PLGA Foundation
Unite to fight children's brain tumors
Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytomas are the most common form of children's brain tumor. PLGA kids need you!
Help Kids reach their dreams
Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytomas (PLGAs) are the most common childhood brain tumors. These brain tumors are also the least researched.
Join us as we raise awareness, funding, and find a cure for children's brain tumors.
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Special thanks to the leaders of the NCI , NINDS, and ORD who developed the NIH Children’s Brain Tumor Research Plan, and recognized the scientific opportunity and need of “pediatric patients ages 0 to 19 with the most common forms of childhood brain tumors, (i.e., JPA and other Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytomas (PLGA)).”
The PLGA Foundation appreciates your acknowledgment of this rare disease, the most common forms of brain tumors in children, and looks forward to collaborative efforts to find new treatments and a cure for those PLGA children who face an uncertain, high risk future."
MARCH 2009 FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE POISED TO HELP BRAIN TUMOR KIDS
NCI Director, Dr. John Niederhuber confirms that the $1.3 billion provided from the stimulus package is a 'once in a life time opportunity' for the NCI. The agency will broaden a project to study the DNA of tumors to try to find better treatments.
With DNA research now on the 'fast track' at the NCI, the PLGA Foundation is hoping that NCI will give PLGA due consideratin in funding designated research. Parent advocates should contact amy@fightplga.org.
For Newly Diagnosed
You are not alone. Our foundation is here to help you find the facts, resources, and support you need to help your child win the battle against PLGA.Even though PLGA research is critically under funded, there is a much we do know about childhood brain tumors. We encourage you to use this site to educate yourself on what can be done to give your child a brighter tomorrow.
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Andrew has a JPA (a brain tumor) and he is FURIOUS. This articulate 9 year old has challenged his family to raise funds to find him a cure! Read his story of inspiration.
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- 06/01/2009 - 07/31/2009