Tali's Fund

08/28/2026

ATRT. Four letters that change a family's life forever. 💛🧠

When Tali was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumour (ATRT) in 2006, our world changed in an instant.

ATRT is one of the rarest and most aggressive brain tumours affecting infants and very young children. Because these tumours develop during the earliest stages of brain development, treating them is incredibly challenging. Traditional therapies can save lives, but they can also leave children with lifelong side effects.

The good news? Progress is happening.

Thanks to years of research, advocacy, and the generosity of supporters, groundbreaking clinical trials are now exploring safer, more targeted treatments that aim to treat the cancer while protecting a child's developing brain.

At Tali's Fund, this is why we do what we do:
💛 To fund life-changing research.
💛 To support families facing childhood brain cancer.
💛 To create hope where there was once so little.

Knowledge creates awareness. Awareness drives research. Research saves lives.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about ATRT, then share this post to help more people understand this disease and why rare pediatric brain cancer research deserves greater attention.

Together, we can change the future for children diagnosed with ATRT. 🩶

08/26/2026

Today, we remember Tali. 🦋

On August 26, 2007, our beautiful Tali earned her angel wings after a courageous battle with an aggressive brain tumour. She was only four years old.

There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of her. We try to focus on the good parts: her smile, her laughter, her courage, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. The pain of losing a child never disappears; it becomes part of the love that remains.

Tali's story is the reason Tali's Fund exists.

Tali's life continues to inspire a mission rooted in love, compassion, and hope, ensuring families receive support when they need it most while advancing research for better and safer treatments.

Through Tali's legacy, families across Canada receive financial support, researchers continue searching for safer and more effective treatments, and a growing community stands together to change the future of childhood brain cancer.

Today, we honour not only the life Tali lived, but the lives she continues to touch every single day.

To everyone who has donated, volunteered, fundraised, partnered with us, or shared our mission: THANK YOU.
You are part of Tali's legacy.

Please join us today in remembering Tali by sharing a 💛 in the comments.

Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever inspiring hope.

08/24/2026

Where did the funds from Kick Out Brain Cancer Campaign go?

The funds raised through our Kick Out Brain Cancer Campaign is now making a meaningful difference for families affected by childhood brain cancer.

Thanks to our partnership with Childhood Cancer Canada, the funds raised are providing direct financial assistance to families across Canada who are facing the overwhelming financial burden of a child's brain cancer diagnosis.

When a child is in treatment, everyday expenses don't stop. Parents often miss work while costs for travel, parking, accommodations, meals, and other essentials quickly add up.

Your support is helping ease that burden, giving families less worry, so they can focus on what matters most: their child's care and recovery.

To everyone who donated, bought raffle tickets, volunteered, sponsored, or attended Kick Out Brain Cancer event: THIS IS YOUR IMPACT!

Thank you for helping us turn compassion into action and hope into real support for families when they need it most.

08/21/2026

Grief changes a relationship, but it doesn't erase love.

Many families describe moments that help them feel close to a loved one after they've died: a familiar song, a vivid dream, the appearance of a butterfly, a cherished memory, or a quiet sense of peace. Whether these moments are seen as signs, memories, or meaningful reminders, they can bring comfort during life's most difficult seasons.

Research shows that staying connected through memories, traditions, and acts of remembrance is a natural and healthy part of grief. There is no right or wrong way to remember someone you love, and no timeline for healing.

At Tali's Fund, we know that love doesn't end with loss. However families choose to honour and remember their child, those moments of connection can become a source of strength, comfort, and hope.

💜 Read our latest blog to learn more about the concept of continuing bonds and why many people continue to feel connected to loved ones after death.
🔗 https://talisfund.org/blog/

08/19/2026

Innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum. Sometimes, the key to defeating one cancer lies in the blueprint of another.

The DECRYPT-BABYBRAIN trial adapts direct-delivery principles from leukemia treatments to treat high-risk embryonal brain tumours in babies. By delivering chemotherapy straight into the brain and spinal fluid, we can target cancer intensely while protecting fragile, developing young brains from radiation.

Grassroots funding from Tali's Fund supporters helped build the foundation for this trial. Learn more about this clinical trial at the link in our bio! 🔬💛

08/17/2026

Every family's childhood cancer journey is unique, but when those stories are shared, they have the power to reach far beyond family and friends.

When Barrett was less than one year old, he was diagnosed with ATRT. In an instant, his family's world changed. They faced major brain surgery, months of inpatient care at St. Jude, chemotherapy, and countless challenges that no child should ever have to endure.
Throughout it all, Barrett's family chose to share their journey on social media, not only the difficult days, but also the moments of hope. They celebrated every milestone, every clear scan, every small victory, and every step forward.
Today, Barrett has no evidence of disease and is reaching milestones that once felt so far away. He's crawling, pulling himself up to stand, and beginning to cruise. Each update is a reminder of just how resilient children can be and how hope can grow, even in life's most difficult seasons.

Stories like Barrett's show us the incredible power of social media. What begins as a way to keep family and friends informed can become so much more. It can connect families navigating similar diagnoses, raise awareness of rare childhood cancers like ATRT, educate others, and create a community that celebrates every victory together.

At Tali's Fund, we're incredibly grateful to families who choose to share their stories. Their courage not only helps shine a light on rare pediatric brain cancers, but also offers hope to parents who may be facing a new diagnosis today. Through every post, photo, and milestone, they're helping others feel seen, supported, and less alone.

💜 To Barrett and his family, thank you for allowing so many people to celebrate alongside you. We continue to cheer you on as Barrett finishes treatment and wish your family many more healthy, happy milestones in the years ahead.

📱 Follow Barrett's journey:

08/14/2026

Hospital stays can be stressful, especially for children undergoing treatment.
Therapy dogs are specially trained to provide comfort and emotional support in healthcare settings. Research has shown that interactions with therapy animals can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and create meaningful moments of connection for patients and their families.

For children facing long days in the hospital, something as simple as petting a friendly dog or sharing a quiet cuddle can offer a welcome sense of comfort and normalcy.

At Tali's Fund, we're passionate about supporting children with brain cancers like ATRT, not only through funding research and clinical trials, but by sharing stories and resources that highlight the many ways children and families are supported throughout treatment.

💛🩶Every child deserves moments of comfort, hope, and joy.
👍Like. 🔄Repost. 🔖Save. Together, we can make a difference.💕

08/13/2026

Today, Calum is turning 2, and we have so much to celebrate! 🎉💛

After everything he has been through, seeing Calum recovering from treatment, growing stronger, and thriving fills our hearts with so much joy. We couldn’t be happier for this brave little boy and his beautiful family. 💛

May this year be filled with laughter, love, adventures, and many more happy moments together!

Happy Birthday, Calum! 💛✨
Healing Calum ✨️🙏💛

Please join us in wishing Calum a very happy 2nd birthday! 🎂🎈

08/12/2026

We're proud to be one of the sponsors of the Enchanted Hope Foundation Gala 🥰

Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to bringing hope to children and their siblings affected by serious illnesses, including brain cancer.
Whether you're attending with friends, family, or colleagues, your support helps make a lasting impact.

💙 Grab your tickets and be part of an unforgettable night of hope, community, and giving back.

📆 Sunday 20th September | 4:30 – 10:30pm
📍 Location: Paradise Banquet Hall in Vaughan
🎟️ Learn more and get your tickets: https://enchantedhopefoundation.org/enchanted-hope-gala/

Enchanted Hope Foundation

Join us at the Enchanted Hope Gala, a storybook-inspired charity event supporting children with serious illnesses and their siblings.

08/10/2026

Childhood is meant for playground games, running through sprinklers, and messy ice cream cones.
When we fight pediatric brain cancer, we aren't just fighting for survival, we are fighting to preserve the quality of these precious years. 💛

Our goal is to replace harsh, toxic adult treatments with targeted therapies that let kids just be kids.
Help us protect their futures. Visit www.talisfund.org to support our mission today! 🧸