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Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation (Glimmers Foundation) was created because 12-year-old Ava Decker is fighting stage 4 Osteosarcoma at UCLA and she wanted to make a big impact to help youth fighting cancer. Fueled by her journey with cancer, and the awareness that childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children in America and the federal funding for research is a mere 4% annually, Ava had a vision for a vibrant foundation that would shine glimmers of hope and support, built on the utmost integrity by directly funneling funding for cutting edge research for pediatric cancer with the goal to make bold progress on creating less toxic and more effective treatments.

In addition to raising funds for research, the Glimmers Foundation provides psychosocial and community support to pediatric and young adult patients (and their families) fighting cancer at the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospitals in Westwood and Santa Monica, through their Family Support Programs, as well as spreading awareness and education.

Ava Decker is receiving the same highly toxic chemotherapy that was created over 50 years ago and yet is still only sometimes effective… This is beyond unacceptable. Change relies on donors who provide direct funding to support the most innovative research. We are proud to work closely with the specialized UCLA Pediatric Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Program at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital in the fight against childhood cancer.

We hope you will join us in making this bold vision a reality for the kids who have to face cancer. All donations will directly support the progress of pediatric cancer research at UCLA.

For more information about Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation, including Sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@glimmersfoundation.org or visit GlimmersFoundation.org

*In 2024, Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation filed 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporation documents with the state of California. Until it receives 501(c)(3) status, Glimmers Foundation is partnering with UCLA to accept funds through Glimmers Childhood Cancer Foundation Fund - UCLA. All donations are tax deductible.

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