Anatomy/Functions of the Pons
DIPG Biopsy Q & A
DIPG Abstracts 2011
Cristian's Journey
1st CRF Boat Ride
2nd CRF Boat Ride
3rd CRF Boat Ride
4th CRF Boat Ride
Cristian's Artwork
Cristian's Pics
Darlene & David's 3rd Cocktail Party
Darlene & David's 2nd Cocktail Party
DC-7 Fundraiser
Jesse Allison Event
Steven Rodas' Event
Walk-A-Thon
Wates First CRF BBQ
Cristian Rivera Foundation
2019 December Newsletter
Cristian Rivera Foundation 2019
December NewsletterThe 11th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala was a massive success and our proudest event yet. As our founder John "Gungie" Rivera mentioned during his speech, the darkness of DIPG can only be made bright by people who show up and desire to make a difference. We're grateful to those who attended, sponsored, or made donations in the hopes of illuminating the suffering caused by DIPG. The kindness and generosity of our sponsors pass a light on to our medical partners, so they have the fuel to find a cure. We'd also like to give a big thank you to our foundation's Chairman of the Board, Board of Directors, Committee Members, and Committee Friends who work throughout the year to shed light on our cause and bring awareness about DIPG to the world. Lastly, a warm thank you to Dr. Mark Souweidane, Dr. Oren Becher, Dr. Kathy Warren, and Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield for being the torchbearers in our fight against DIPG.As the excitement of the holidays quickly approaches, we can't help but share a deep sadness with DIPG families around the world who may have to celebrate without their child or prepare for what may be their last holiday with them. Our hearts go out to DIPG children especially during this time of year, but we know that there are still ways we can make their holidays bright. When you support the Cristian Rivera Foundation, our funding not only goes towards research, it also goes directly to families affected by DIPG. Giving a donation today could mean helping a DIPG family pay their medical bills or helping them to purchase presents when funds may be tight. It could mean gifting a DIPG family a holiday vacation for what may be their last extended time to spend with their children. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today at the following link cristianriverafoundation.org/donation.html
Another way you can make a positive impact is by becoming a Committee Member of our foundation. As 2019 draws to a close, we are on the look-out for people who are just as inspired to make a difference. Please go on our website and visit our Board Members page cristianriverafoundation.org/committee.html to get to know the heroes who are supporting our mission. Get in touch with us at the following link cristianriverafoundation.org/contact.html to learn more about what it takes to become a Committee Member and send us an email at info@cristianriverafoundation.org to express your interest in joining our mission.
Until then, we are incredibly proud of the year that we've had and all the progress we've made towards fighting DIPG. From the bottom of our hearts, we wish everyone a joyful holiday and a happy new year!
Our MissionThe mission of the Cristian Rivera Foundation is to help find the cure for
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), an inoperable
and incurable brain stem tumor.
What is DIPG
(Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma)?
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma or DIPG, is a Rare, Inoperable Brain Stem Tumor that predominantly affects children between the ages of 2 and 10. Only 200-300 cases are discovered in the United States each year and because there is no cure, it's young victims only have an average of 3-18 months to live, after they've been diagnosed. There are NO SURVIVORS.
The Cristian Rivera Foundation?
The Cristian Rivera Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that works tirelessly, in order to raise awareness and funds to one day put a STOP to this disease. The Cristian Rivera Foundation funds the work of Dr. Mark Souweidane of Weill Cornell Medical Center – Memorial Sloane (Kettering) Cancer Center and Dr. Oren Becher of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital and the Lurie Cancer center at Northwestern University. Both Doctors are conducting promising research and trials that have shown promising results. We are CLOSE to a CURE!
How Can You Help:
Help us by making a Donation.
Every Donation Big or Small, will help us achieve our goal.
Help spread the word to your family, friends and Colleagues.
Thank You again and may this be the year we say goodbye to DIPG,
(Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma),
A Story Inspired by John "Gungie" Rivera, "Forever Cristian´s Daddy"
Written by John "Gungie" Rivera
Available on our website
CristianRiveraFoundation.org
Proceeds from the purchase of
"Cristian´s Journey" will be donated to support
D.I.P.G. research and trials at
Weill Cornell Medical Center. Thank you for bringing us closer to a cure.
The Cristian Rivera Foundation
John "Gungie" Rivera
Founder of The Cristian Rivera Foundation
"Forever Cristian's Daddy"
Chairman of the Board:
Andy Epstein
Carlos Yepez and Darlene Rodriguez.
Aldo Marin, Alex Garcia, Carlos Colon,
Ed Martin,Elis Pacheco, Fernando Ferrer,
Jarrad Seuferling, Jesse Allison,
Kenan Thompson, Louie Vega,
Luis Guzman, Meiling Macias Toro,
Paul Pristavec, Rafael Toro, Ramon E. Javier,
Steve Cox, and Vito Bruno.
Committee Friends:
Ben Velazquez, Dr. Manuel A. Moran,
Edward Caban, Maggie Meehan,
Mark Rosner, Modesto Lacen, Pablo Diaz,
Robert Dominguez, Vanessa Rodriguez
and William Pla.
Honorary Committee Members:
The Late Anthony Mason
and The Late Miriam Colon.
and Karla De Epstein
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Author adminPosted on December 23, 2019 December 23, 2019 Categories CRF Newsletters, CRFnews, NewsTags 2019, Dec, December, Letter, News, Newsletter
Kenan Thompson, Rosie Perez step out for Cristian Rivera Foundation gala
Kenan Thompson and daughter Georgia
Celebrities and Hollywood powerhouses helped raise money for a good cause this week at a swanky soiree in New York City.
Kenan Thompson, Darlene Rodriguez, Rosie Perez, baseball legend Dwight "Doc" Gooden, actor Luis Guzmán, Combs Entertainment exec James Cruz and more attended the 11th annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Gala at Capitale on Wednesday evening to raise funds for the treatment of rare pediatric brain cancers. The event is in honor of John "Gungie" Rivera's son, Cristian, whom he lost to cancer at age 6.
The black-tie event had 500 attendees, who participated in a celebrity auction, which included various autographed pieces of memorabilia like baseball helmets.
The proceeds supported Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Medical College.
So far, the gala has raised $500,000.
REad more at: https://pagesix.com/2019/11/15/kenan-thompson-rosie-perez-step-out-for-cristian-rivera-foundation-gala/
Author adminPosted on December 11, 2019 December 11, 2019 Categories PressTags Capitale, Darlene Rodriguez, Doc, Doc Gooden, Dwight, Dwight "Doc" Gooden, Gala, Gooden, James Cruz, Kenan Thompson, Luis Guzman, Page 6, Page Six, Rosie Perez
2019 November Newsletter
On November 13th, 2019 we hosted the 11th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala at Capitale in New York City. Every year, we are extremely grateful for the opportunity to host this magical evening and to remember and share Cristian's journey with all of you. The Cristian Rivera Foundation has proudly been able to change the fate of victims who suffer from DIPG and make the dream of a cure, achievable.
This year's Gala was hosted by one of our Board of Directors and Anchor of NBC's "Today in New York", Darlene Rodriguez, and Cristian Rivera Foundation Chairman of the Board, Andy Epstein. This year's Gala theme was Stars. Looking to the stars served as a reminder that if we continue to fight DIPG and relentlessly pursue a cure, we can give children the opportunity to become the stars they were meant to be. Through CRF's efforts of raising awareness and financial support for DIPG research, we come closer every year. We are delighted to highlight some of our favorite moments throughout the evening:
We were honored to have several celebrities in attendance who support CRF and our mission, including Committee Members actor-comedian Kenan Thompson and actor Luis Guzman, NBC Anchor and CRF Board of Director Darlene Rodriguez, TV personality AJ Calloway, actor Ramon Rodriguez, actor Vincent Young, founder of the Guardian Angels Curtis Sliwa, NY Yankees and Mets baseball legend Dwight "Doc" Gooden, actress Annabella Sciorra, actor Bo Dietl, Randy Jones of The Village People, actor Joe Donofrio, Hip-Hop Legend Richard "Crazy Legs" Colon, famed journalist Michael Musto, and Associate Editor of Vanity Fair George Wayne.
We celebrated and honored DIPG survivor Lisha Ayala, the first patient to show promising results of Dr. Souweidane's clinical trial. Lisha is now living with DIPG for 7 years with no tumor growth. There are now 2 other survivors showing results similar to Lisha's.
We remembered DIPG Angel Lucas Harashima with the 2019 CRF Golden Wings Honor, which was accepted with moving words from his loving parents Hide and Sansan.
Our partner and hero, Dr. Mark Souweidane, presented Dr. Kathy Warren, a respected pediatric neuro-oncologist and DIPG researcher from the Dana Farber Institute, with the 2019 CRF Vision of Hope Award for her audacity and perseverance in the treacherous territory of finding the best ways to treat DIPG patients.
Actor and CRF Committee Member Luis Guzman along with actor Ramon Rodriguez presented the 2019 CRF Humanitarian Award to Breakdancing Legend Richard "Crazy Legs" Colon, for assisting victims of Hurricane Maria.
Committee Members Jesse Allison and Jarrad Seuferling presented the 2019 CRF Outstanding Service and Dedication Award to our loyal Committee Member Aldo Marin.
Dinner was filled with star-studded performances beginning with young Opera Singer Belangel who was introduced by the two "Docs". One was Dr. Oren Becher, one of our medical partners, and the other was baseball legend Dwight "Doc" Gooden. Next, Grammy Award winning audio engineer and manager James Cruz along with CRF's proud publicist Lizzie Grubman introduced the talented children of Ballet Hispanico. Finally, an electrifying performance was given by Hip-Hop violinists Svet and Tanya Tingarova who were introduced by Curtis Sliwa and Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, Dr. Souweidane's partner and another one of our heroes working to terminate DIPG.
An impromptu performance on the dance floor was given by Mad Stuntman of his hit song from Madagascar, "I Like to Move It, Move It". He was able to get the whole room moving and took the party to another level!
The talented Christina Evangeline made our starry night vision come true with elegance and stunning décor. We had our most beautiful centerpieces and floral arrangements yet!
Kenan Thompson and John LaBarbera were our two biggest donors. This marks a few consecutive years where Kenan has been one of our biggest contributors. Thanks to their outstanding generosity, we can continue to provide important support to DIPG families.
The bulk of our funding from that evening came from generous donations, silent auction bids, and our thrilling live auction. During the live auction, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities were auctioned off such as dinner with Luis Guzman, SNL tickets, a Yankees on Field Experience, and Dinner Parties with renowned chefs Nick Lucci, Goya's own Chef Fernando Desa, and Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia.
In addition, we auctioned off the ability to sponsor a summer fellow at Weill Cornell Medical Center, the chance to give a DIPG family the trip of their dreams through our Wishes Come True program, and the opportunity for a student to shadow the brilliant Dr. Mark Souweidane for one week.
As remarkable and successful as 2019 has been, the year is almost over! Every year we inch closer towards a cure. Perseverance is up to us in sustaining hope for DIPG children. It's not too late to make a charitable contribution to the Cristian Rivera Foundation before the New Year.
Your contribution is tax deductible and will help fund DIPG clinical research and innovative clinical trials conducted by Dr. Mark Souweidane of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Weill Cornell Medical Center and Dr. Oren Becher at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital and the Lurie Cancer center at Northwestern University. Please consider making a donation at the following link: cristianriverafoundation.org/donation.html
We would like to thank each and every one of you for the support you have offered to the Cristian Rivera Foundation. With all of you behind us, we've been able to make a profound difference in the lives of DIPG families and spread necessary awareness for DIPG – all in the hopes of giving children another chance at life.
You can relive the 11th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala by checking out our pictures at: cristianriverafoundation.org/gala11/index.html
Available on our website CristianRiveraFoundation.org
Ed Martin, Elis Pacheco, Fernando Ferrer,
David Rodriguez and Karla De Epstein
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Author adminPosted on November 26, 2019 November 26, 2019 Categories CRF Newsletters, NewsTags 2019, Newsletter, November
SNL Star and Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee Member Kenan Thompson honored Vanessa Bayer at Gilda's Club NYC 24th Annual Gala and attended this year's
11th Annual CRF Celebrity Gala
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Former "SNL" comic Vanessa Bayer says you've got to laugh off cancer . . . and use it as an excuse to get out of things you hate.
Bayer, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 15, gave advice on how to handle a diagnosis while being honored at the Gilda's Club gala Thursday, saying "This is just a chapter, this is just one piece of your life," and that "you should use cancer to get out of anything you don't want to do. I mean, thank you, gym class, phone calls, I used to go to school late." She said a young man she met with cancer "whispered in my ear, 'I used it to get out of French class.' And I had never been prouder."
Bayer's "SNL" pal Kenan Thompson presented her with the award. We hear he will also help raise money for pediatric brain cancer research at the Cristian Rivera Foundation fund-raiser Wednesday.
Author adminPosted on November 15, 2019 Categories PressTags Gala, Kenan Thompson, SNL, Vanessa Bayer
As the leaves start to fall, we can't help but look forward to our 11th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala on Wednesday, November 13th. We are weeks away from the fantastic evening we have planned to help save the lives of beautiful children and cure DIPG. The theme of this year's gala is STARS which holds a lot of meaning for us because the progress we make towards curing DIPG gives children the opportunity to fulfill their potential and become the stars they were meant to be.
We have an exciting night planned that starts at 6pm with a glowing, star-studded red carpet followed by cocktail hour and a sit-down dinner prepared by a Michelin-star chef. This year we've taken the gala to the next level as a black-tie affair with an open bar from 6-11pm. Throughout the evening we'll be presenting awards, holding a live and a silent auction of rare items, and we've saved plenty of time to dance the night away.
We always reflect on the importance of the work we do by honoring the brave children whose lives were senselessly taken by DIPG. At this year's gala, DIPG Angel Lucas Harashima is the 2019 recipient of the Cristian Rivera Foundation Golden Wings Award. His loving parents, Hide and Sansan, will grace us with their attendance in honor of their beloved son.
This year Dr. Mark Souweidane will be presenting Dr. Kathy Warren with our 2019 Vision & Hope Award for her determination to define new ways to deliver therapy to tumors that are tolerable for pediatric brain cancer patients. Dr. Warren is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric neuro-oncology from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.
Last year's recipient of the Cristian Rivera Foundation Humanitarian Award, actor Ramon Rodriguez, will present this year's award to Richard "Crazy Legs" Colon for his humanitarian efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. "Crazy Legs" is a hip-hop pioneer, breakdancing legend, and a proud Bronx native. His partnerships with Red Bull and other local organizations have aided him in providing substantial hurricane relief effort.
Finally, last year's winning committee members, Jesse Allison and Jarrad Seuferling, will present our beloved committee member Aldo Marin with the 2019 Cristian Rivera Foundation Outstanding Service and Dedication Award. Aldo is a respected music producer and former DJ whose phenomenal service to our foundation this year earned him this well-deserved award.
Another exceptional member of our board is our Committee Friend, Maggie Meehan. This month she is The Cristian Rivera Foundation highlighted Member of the Month for her incomparable passion towards our foundation's mission.
Who is Maggie Meehan?
Maggie Meehan is a hospice social worker who wears many different hats but one of her most unique qualities that makes her shine above the rest is her unrivaled passion to help people and live life to the fullest. Maggie has been living in Belmar, NJ for the past two years since she obtained a job there at the Visiting Nurses Association. She is one of 6 girls in her family and her passion to help others came from the life-altering experience of losing her father at the young age of 16. Since then, Maggie has had a remarkable determination to advocate for those who need help in every way that she can.
What made you decide to get involved with the Cristian Rivera Foundation?
Maggie was inspired to work with CRF 2-3 years ago when she was offered a job with the foundation but pursued another work opportunity. Despite following a different path, Maggie and our founder, John "Gungie" Rivera, immediately developed a strong relationship and she felt motivated by John to help make a difference. "I loved the mission and how passionate John is in everything that he does. I wanted to continue to be involved with something really incredible and so I continued to volunteer and attend fantastic events, eventually I had the pleasure of becoming a Committee Friend," – said Meehan.
How has the Cristian Rivera Foundation impacted your life?
Maggie said, "Being a part of the Cristian Rivera Foundation has given me many opportunities to meet other dedicated and passionate people with a similar mindset and to attend awe-inspiring events like the gala. The foundation has given me another sense of community with an additional group of fantastic people in my life,".
How do you feel about the progress we've made as a foundation?
"We continue to go above and beyond supporting the children and families affected by DIPG but there's always room for us to do more and I feel extremely excited for what the future has to hold for all of the incredible events, opportunities, and engagements we have planned for the future,"- said Maggie.
You don't have to become a committee member to help fight against DIPG. There are so many things you can do that could potentially save lives today:
There are many different levels of sponsorship in order to match your giving capability. We're incredibly proud to partner with amazing companies like Goya Foods, B&A Food Brokers, Patrick B Jenkins and Associates, Bronx Dems, PNC Bank, Dr Jacquie Smiles, Supermarket Italy, Joule Ent, Perfect Smile Dental and more. Check out this link to view our sponsorship options. All proceeds go towards research and clinical trials to find a cure for DIPG.
cristianriverafoundation.org/sponsorship.html
Purchase an Ad for the Gala's Program –
Are you unable to attend this year's gala but you or your family would like to give a personalized message of hope? Would you like to promote your personal business AND raise money that's supports our mission at the same time? You can either purchase a half or full page ad that will be displayed in the programs printed for our gala at
cristianriverafoundation.org/programads.html
Purchase Tickets –
There's still a window of opportunity to purchase tickets to our 11th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala on Wed, November 13th at Capitale in NYC but that window is closing very, very soon. We have a handful of tickets left as the gala is only weeks away. Please purchase tickets at the following link cristianriverafoundation.org/gala-table-tickets.html
Make a Donation –
Every dollar counts when it comes to saving lives! Even donations in small amounts are tax-deductible and can create ripple effects in our groundbreaking research. Visit cristianriverafoundation.org/donation.html and click on the red Donation tab where you can send money via PayPal or make a check payable to the Cristian Rivera Foundation.
Please forward all of our happenings and giving opportunities to your families, friends, and colleagues and we look forward to seeing you at our gala in November! Full steam ahead!
The 11th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation
Celebrity Gala is sponsored by
Bronze:
In-Kind:
and Robert Vazquez
(Founder of The Cristian Rivera Foundation & "Forever Cristian's Daddy")
Robert Vazquez, Steve Cox, and Vito Bruno.
Author adminPosted on October 25, 2019 October 25, 2019 Categories CRF Newsletters, CRFnews, NewsTags 2019, Newsletter, October
September Newsletter
As summer has drawn to a close, we look back at the fun-filled events we held to continue fueling funds towards our life-saving mission.
This past June we held our 2nd Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Full Steam Ahead 5K in Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx where our supporters came out and participated for our cause. The walk was amazing and introduced our cause to new supporters.
We also spent a beautiful summer day on the water during our 4th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Freestyle Flashback Boat Ride which featured a live performance by Reggae Legend, Red Fox, and was hosted by CRF supporter Che and our very own committee member Carlos Yepez.
Finally, during New York Fashion Week, on September 5th, Taiwanese designer, Sami Chen of HappyFish Fashion, dedicated her show in honor of the Cristian Rivera Foundation. Also, our founder John Gungie Rivera's very own daughter, Sophia, had the chance to grace NYC's runway!
Each September we remember National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to create a deeper understanding of how cancer affects hundreds of thousands of children every year. DIPG affects 200-300 children per year which is considered "too rare" to receive government funding. The Cristian Rivera Foundation works relentlessly to fill that funding gap for promising research to support families who deserve hope and concrete options to move forward after diagnosis.
On Wednesday, November 13th, our 11th Annual Celebrity Fundraising Gala will be held in efforts to close this funding gap and boost research to the STARS – our theme for this year. It will be a delightful evening filled with prizes, auctions, live painting, performances, and dancing. It's because of our rock star supporters and committee members that we can celebrate all of the progress we've made towards finding a cure. The event will be a black-tie affair held from 6pm – 11pm at Capitale on 130 Bowery, NYC and there's still time to reserve your seat. https://cristianriverafoundation.org/gala-table-tickets.html
All proceeds from the gala will go directly towards the research of Dr. Souweidane and Dr. Oren Becher, two of the most highly esteemed pediatric oncologists in the nation. Other than attending the gala, here are the best ways you can make a difference:
There are many different levels of sponsorship in order to match your giving capability. We're incredibly proud to partner with amazing companies like Goya Foods, B&A Food Brokers, Patrick B Jenkins and Associates, Bronx Dems, PNC Bank, Dr Jacquie Smiles, Supermarket Italy, Joule Ent, Perfect Smile Dental and more. Check out this link to view our sponsorship options.
https://www.cristianriverafoundation.org/sponsorship.html
https://cristianriverafoundation.org/programads.html
Purchase a Table or Tickets to our 11th Annual Celebrity Fundraising Gala –
Even if you can't attend this year's gala, consider purchasing a table or a ticket and we will donate the seats to a DIPG family so they can join in on the fun!
Please click the link below to purchase tickets:
https://cristianriverafoundation.org/gala-table-tickets.html
Every dollar counts when it comes to saving lives! Even donations in small amounts are tax-deductible and can create ripple effects in our groundbreaking research. Visit https://cristianriverafoundation.org/donation.html and click on the red Donation tab where you can send money via PayPal or make a check payable to the Cristian Rivera Foundation.
Lastly, we commend our all-star board member, Andy Epstein, as he takes on his new position as Chairman of the Board for our foundation. His years of loyal perseverance in raising awareness as well as significant funds for our cause have catapulted him to a very special place on our board. Here is what Andy had to say about his new role: "I'm honored and humbled to have been named the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Cristian Rivera Foundation. I look forward to this new responsibility and to continue my efforts alongside John Rivera, our founder, to find a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a deadly cancerous pediatric brain tumor that typically affects children between the ages of 1 & 9. Our foundation continues to raise awareness, support families in need and fund clinical trials. The surgeons and their medical teams that we support have made amazing strides in recent years and we now have three children in remission as a result of their efforts – a feat that was once considered impossible in our lifetime! Together alongside our Board of Directors, committee members, and our generous donors I am hopeful that we will one day find a cure".
In addition, our dedicated committee member, Carlos Yepez, now sits on the Board of Directors. We honor Carlos for taking up this new responsibility and are excited for the progress we will make with his dynamic presence in this significant role. This is what Carlos had to say about the opportunity: "I am honored to be considered and appointed to the Cristian Rivera Foundations Board of Directors. In my 5 years of being with the organization, I have witnessed firsthand the progress and positive impact this organization has had on children and families affected by DIPG. The determination and passion delivered by the founder John Gungie Rivera and our Chairman of the Board Andy Epstein is contagious. I can honestly say this is one of the organizations that you can measure success and see the progress that the monies raised deliver. My commitment to this organization and those affected by DIPG remains stronger than ever. In this new role I look forward to making a positive impact and deliver on our goal of finding a cure. We have no excuses, no retreat, and no surrender. Let's make it happen and win big".
Ed Martin,
Elis Pacheco, Fernando Ferrer, Jarrad Seuferling,
Jesse Allison,
Luis Guzman, Michael Flatley, Meiling Macias Toro,
Edward Caban, Joseph Balestrine, Maggie Meehan,
David Rodriguez, Dennis Rodriguez, Jose Mantilla
Author adminPosted on October 1, 2019 October 1, 2019 Categories CRF Newsletters, NewsTags 2019, Newsletter, Sept, September
Some great news leading into our 11th Annual Celebrity Gala. We are honored to receive the highest honor on GuideStar.
The Cristian Rivera Foundation is continuously working hard to create awareness, fund groundbreaking research, and trials, and economically support families impacted by DIPG.
For the 2nd consecutive year, The Cristian Rivera Foundation was awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, as a demonstration of our commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability.
GuideStar is the non-profit industry leader in analysis and public information and issues their rating based on transparency and the positive activity conducted in the non-profit sector.
For over a decade, our foundation has worked hard to showcase our progress towards our mission, and our long-held belief in being transparent about our work. Here at the Cristian Rivera Foundation, we're proud to have received the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. We know that GuideStar is a useful tool for donors and we will continue to update the profile to make sure it's an accurate representation of the work we do. As a GuideStar Platinum participant, we will use their platform to share a wealth of up-to-date information about our work to their immense online audience of nonprofits, grant makers, individual donors, the media, and to our supporters.
"I am very happy to see that the Cristian Rivera Foundation has achieved yet again the Platinum Star rating for GuideStar. This is a true indication of the hard work and transparency that the foundation is delivering. As we continue our fight against DIPG it's important more than ever to show our supporters that we mean business. I am proud to share this accomplishment with the world, but more importantly our donors and future donors. Thank you for all you do Cristian Rivera Foundation and let's make it Platinum again next year". said CRF Committee Member Carlos Yepez.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported our foundation by attending, sponsoring, and donating. Without you, our foundation wouldn't have received such a reputable title. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletters to stay updated on our upcoming events.
Author adminPosted on September 3, 2019 Categories CRFnews, NewsTags Carlos Yepez, Guide Star, GuideStar, participant, Platinum, Seal
For the second consecutive year, The Cristian Rivera Foundation is honored to have received the 2019 Top-Rated Great Nonprofits Award from Great Nonprofits.
This is all possible because of your support. We extend a big Thank You to all of our supporters, without you this wouldn't have been possible. "We are so honored to have received this award for our second consecutive year. Fundraising is very challenging and at times extremely frustrating. This award validates our efforts thus helping to motivate and empower CRF to continue to achieve the goal of our foundation, to save the lives of children affected by DIPG. We will continue to create awareness and continue to fund the clinical trials that will one day find a cure for this deadly disease" said CRF's Board of Director's Member Andy Epstein
We can't wait to see each and every one of you at our 11th Annual Celebrity Gala on November 13th, 2019 at Capitale in New York City.
Let's celebrate and help end rare pediatric brain cancer.
Click here to view our page on GreatNonprofits and leave a review.
Author adminPosted on August 22, 2019 Categories CRFnews, NewsTags Great, GreatNonprofits, Non, Non-Profit, NonProfit, Profit
Once again No Growth,
No activity on Lisha Ayala's July 2019 MRI
CRF BREAKING NEWS- The Cristian Rivera Foundation is pleased to announce that Lisha Ayala received her MRI results today and she has shown No sign of Tumor Growth. We are grateful to witness firsthand the success of this foundation. Your generosity and support has helped us underwrite the clinical trials that helped Lisha and many more like her, have a fighting chance against DIPG. This also means, that for the last 6 years, Lisha Ayala has been able to grow into a young adult and show the world that we can beat DIPG. Your continuous dedication to the Cristian Rivera Foundation has made Lisha's journey possible! We thank you, Lisha Thanks you, and the families impacted by DIPG thank you!
Author adminPosted on July 10, 2019 Categories CRFnews, NewsTags 6 years, DIPG, Lisha Ayala, MRI, No sign of Tumor Growth
2019 Raffle Winners
Watch the Raffle drawing on Wed 5/15/19
1st Prize – IPad
Raffle #1976
Ben Velazquez
2nd Prize – 2 Premium Tickets
to a NY Yankee Game
Arleny R.
3rd Prize – 250 Dollar Gift Card to
Calle Ocho Restaurant
Bruno Reljic
Author adminPosted on May 15, 2019 Categories CRFnews, NewsTags Raffle, Winner