A Children's Brain Tumor Cure
Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytomas (PLGAs) are the most common childhood brain tumors. These brain tumors are also the least researched.
In response to overwhelming requests, we have created a new business name, "A Children's Brain Tumor Cure". This new entity is the synonymous with the PLGA Foundation...but we are able to help even MORE kids battling brain tumors.
PLGA FOUNDATION is doing business as "A CHILDREN'S BRAIN TUMOR CURE".
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Thanks to 11 year olds Eli (right) and Ben (left) from Newton, MA...children battling PLGA brain tumors are a step closer to finding more effective treatments and a cure. Eli and Ben hosted their first lemonade stand and donated all proceeds to benefit PLGA research! Great Going!
PLGA FOUNDATION SPONSORS INTERNATIONAL LOW GRADE GLIOMA SYMPOSIUM
The June 2012 International Society of Pediatric Neuro Oncology meeting in Toronto, Canada will be featuring a Low Grade Glioma Symposium. This is the third time the PLGA Foundation has sponsored...Read more
LGG FAMILIES INVITED TO ATTEND CAMP SUNSHINE
Based on overwhelming feedback, the PLGA Foundation, in partnership with the Lily Fund, will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Low Grade Glioma Brain Tumor Week at Camp Sunshine from Sunday, July 15th to Friday, July 22nd 2012... Learn More
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA (CHOP) JOINS THE FIGHT AGAINST PLGA
In an unprecedented development, CHOP has joined the PLGA fight! World class researchers, Dr. Thomas Curran (Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology and Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine) and Dr. Adam Resnick (Professor of NeuroSurgery) have taken the lead at CHOP Research Institute to investigate the genomics of Grade II Fibrillary Astrocytomas.... Read more
Upcoming Events
- 05/12/2012
- 05/20/2012
- 07/09/2012
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For Newly Diagnosed
You are not alone. The PLGA foundation is here to help you find the facts, resources, and support you need to help your child win the battle against their brain tumor.
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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