The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) was founded in 1994 by families, friends, and physicians of children with brain tumors. Our mission is to raise funds for scientific research; heighten public awareness of this most devastating disease; and improve prognosis and quality of life
for those that are affected.

CBTF's Founding/Senior Medical Advisor and Director of the Brain Tumor Institute at
Childrens' National Medical Center, Dr. Roger J. Packer points out the crucial nature of the
Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation's work, "We are close to dramatically changing the way we
treat childhood brain tumors promising safer therapy with more children cured.  Research funded by
the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF)-MD is making that dream a reality."
   Together, CBTF and our supporters will create awaremess and make a difference! Join us in the fight against childhood brain tumors!


CBTF information:Contact us for information (general and specific for all pediatric brain tumors),
resource connections, parent contacts, and Ombudsmen support. 
We are accepting targeted funds for specialized interests for understudied pediatric brain tumors. 
If you would like to know more or have a request, please e-mail us: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 or call:  301-515-2900; Toll Free - 877-217-4166

The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation is proud to be a sponsor for the 14th International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.  A special Parent Education Day will be held at this meeting In Austria. http://ispno2010.com/

NIH News:  New Program to Develop Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases,
http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/files/TRND%20Press%20Release.pdf
UC San Diego, News Center:   Scientists Show How Brain Tumors Outsmart Drugs
http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/newsrel/health/01-10BrainTumors.asp

 We are starting to plan our 2010 events.  Help us develop some other exciting fund-raisers.  Become a partner in funding innovative research programs for childhood brain tumors. 

Ali-Gator Event, Lake End Park, Morgan City, LA:   May 15, 2010

Funds will be targeted to research for DIPG. Please go to our Events page to view/download the flyer.

 

Firstgiving Teams
We are appreciative of everyone who has developed a Firstgiving page in the past two years. 
Thank you to Teams:  Aaron Sharpe, Ali Rose, Ben, Bennett, Gavin, Erik-Breaking 4, Fun with Zippy, J Posner for Michael, Katie, Madisen, Lindsay for Matilda, Ricky Knight, Lisa Smith, Superman,
The 3 C's, and Zachary. 

Casino Gala (16th annual), Saturday, November 6, 2010, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Woman's Club of Chevy Chase
Through your support of our events and in general, together, we are helping fund important research initiatives and vital programs!  Families often express their appreciation for the research that is being done on each pediatric brain tumor type, it gives hope for a brighter tomorrow.  See you at the Gala.

CBTF's 2010 5K and Kids' Fun Run:   We look forward to your support at our fall event.  Start NOW, build a team through Firstgiving.  Contact us with any questions. 
2009 results are posted.
CBTF thanks all of the people who supported our 2009 5K event. 
Special thanks to all of the Teams, families and friends who joined us in support of research for all pediatric brain tumors. Thank you to our sponsors. 

Dan Fiduccia Fall 2009 Biathlon, held on Sunday, October 11:  Race results are posted on our Events page.

RESEARCH:  CBTF has funded research and supported conferences for all pediatric brain tumor types over the past 15 years.  Grants submissions are reviewed carefully by our dedicated renown team of scientific advisors to ensure
that CBTF selects the highest quality research.
 (Many Grant Summaries and Abstracts; and Funded Grants), high-grade and low grade tumors, studied and understudied tumors ae posted on this site.  Special thanks to families raising funds for understudied tumors, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma; pediatric glioblastoma multiforme; germ cell tumor; and juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma.  Last year, through a special initiative funds were applied from our Kyle's Heroes event for an ATRT conference.
We appreciate every one of our supporters and believe all pediatric brain tumors deserve research attention. 


See our contact and donor information below.