Moonshot

Chad and Jack’s DIPG Resolution and Childhood Cancer; is it relevant? The Resolution is named for Chad Carr of Michigan and Jack Demeter of California, both beloved and perished to DIPG. …this is about making a decision, a decision to not look away, but to acknowledge the relevance of life.…

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A Personal Appeal

pdf version Janet Demeter, Santa Clarita CA                                                                                     November 13, 2015 My son’s story is similar to many DIPG-diagnosed children; it is unique because he was precious, as all children are precious.  It is my hope that it may help shed light on this experience that is DIPG, that more will…

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2015 Advocacy Report

For partnering organizations, groups, individuals. Jack’s Angels Foundation:  Advocacy Report and General Update for Collaborative Individuals, Groups, and Organizations “What your money’s been doing.”   General Description:  This follows a journey in advocacy for children and their families with DIPG, that more can be done for them in the future, and…

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For Immediate Release 10.5.15

On October 17, ‘4Another’ finishes its Across-the-USA Run for Childhood Cancer Awareness with local Jack’s Angels runner at the Santa Monica Pier. Monday, October 5, 2015, Santa Clarita CA—John McKay and Everett Smith began their cross-country run on June 6, 2015 in Virginia Beach, VA, and their final three days…

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Childhood Cancer Awareness; why won’t they “go GOLD”?

In Loving Memory of Evylah d. 10.10.15 September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, but for some reason the President refused to flood-light the White House gold, even for a day, as it goes pink for breast cancer, rainbow for same-sex marriage, and the list goes on.  To add insult to injury,…

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Letter to the President

pdf version   letter sent to Congressional leaders President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC, 20500 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Dear President Obama, I cannot thank you enough for your kind replies to my previous letters about DIPG children and the desire for more effective action…

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