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BenjaminSTRONG is 501(c)(3)public charity founded after our son Ben passed away of DIPG. Join our fight! Every Child Deserves A Cure. BenjaminSTRONG

Our mission is to serve families battling pediatric cancer, raise awareness about DIPG, and collaborate on innovative research trials focused on DIPG/DMG. The BenjaminSTRONG Foundation was founded in the memory of Benjamin Amador who courageously battled Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma for 21 months. While facing this horrid disease, Ben inspired everyone he met through his infectious smile, stre

ngth and never-ending faith. Our mission is to fund research on DIPG/DMG, and assist families battling Pediatric Cancer. Today DIPG/DMG has less than a 1% chance of survival, with little to no effective treatment. Around 300 children across the United States are diagnosed with DIPG each year. Children with DIPG/DMG experience, headaches, double vision, facial weakness, speech slurs. When progression occurs children loose the ability to walk, swallow, speak, trouble breathing, while leaving the child aware of what is happening. The median survival time with DIPG/DMG is 9 months and sadly not much has changed in the last 40 years for DIPG/DMG. BenjaminSTRONG is committed in doing everything in our power to make a difference by bringing awareness, and funding’s for a cure to this terrible disease. Thank you for your support and prayers.

04/23/2026

This is more than a toy drive, it’s an act of kindness and love. We thank you for your generosity and for honoring Ben’s legacy 💚

03/30/2026

Join us remembering Ben’s 12th birthday as we continue his legacy through our 5th Annual Toy Drive, supporting children bravely battling cancer at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

🧸 Donation period: March 30 – April 20
🎁 Toy Drive Event: April 23

Every toy is a symbol of hope, love, and strength, just like Benjamin.

Thank you for helping us keep his light shining and bringing comfort to those who need it most. Please find our wishlist on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VISMWI9094Q2?ref_=wl_share

02/15/2026

Today is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.🎗️
For most, it is a day of awareness. For our family, it is also the day our lives changed forever.
Seven years ago today, we heard the words no parent is ever prepared to hear: “Your child has cancer.”
In an instant, everything shifted. The fear. The uncertainty. The fight we never asked for.
But through it all, Benjamin showed us what true strength, courage, and love look like.

International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day is a reminder that: 🎗️Childhood cancer is underfunded 🎗️Families need emotional and financial support 🎗️More research is urgently needed for pediatric brain tumors.

Today we honor his journey, his legacy, and every child bravely fighting childhood cancer around the world. For ways you can help please visit our website www.BenjaminStrong.org

02/04/2026

At BenjaminSTRONG , we are incredibly grateful to have played a small part in this meaningful moment. 💛 and today we celebrate progress.

This victory belongs to every family, every advocate, and every voice that refused to stay silent. We are honored to stand alongside this incredible community and we will continue fighting for better care, more research, and brighter futures for our children.

11/22/2025

Owner , Ariel Rodriguez, and Ben’s Daddy, Charlie Amador, share Ben’s story and how we’ve turned our pain into purpose — spreading hope and raising awareness across our community for pediatric cancer, and highlighting the importance of advocating for these brave children.

Check out this podcast fuel with hope and awareness on YouTube- https://youtu.be/LNIGmCtXx1U

09/30/2025

On this last day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we honor and remember all the brave families who face each day with this disease. For us, awareness is not just a month—it’s a lifelong calling and a commitment we carry deeply in our hearts 💛

09/02/2025

💛 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛

For us, it’s more than awareness — it’s personal. We go GOLD for Benjamin and every child fighting, surviving, and forever remembered. 🎗️

Join us in honoring their strength and spreading hope.

08/07/2025

The FDA has granted accelerated approval on ONC201 for treating H3K27M-mutant diffuse glioma, including DIPG — one of the deadliest pediatric brain cancers.

This potential approval could mark a critical turning point for families who have had far too few options. At BenjaminSTRONG, we’re watching this closely and standing with every child, parent, and researcher in the fight.

This isn’t just a date on the calendar it’s a desperate need of urgency, progress, and hope.

07/25/2025

Save The Date: September 13, 2025
Live Like Bella® is more than a foundation
they’re like family to so many of us. ❤️

Join us for a night of hope, love, and purpose as we stand with children fighting cancer and help advance life-saving research.🎗️

We’d be honored to share this special night with you.
Info:LiveLikeBella.org

07/23/2025

The Amador Family congratulates Camilla on ringing the bell! We are overjoyed to see how her story has unfolded and will continue to keep her in our prayers always. What a beautiful and powerful milestone, Go Camilla! You are such a blessing in our lives 🎗️

06/26/2025

🚗 Sponsor a Ride, Support a Life🎗️

Many families in our community are fighting childhood cancer—and transportation shouldn’t be one more battle.

We are asking for your help to sponsor Uber rides- gift cards for children who need reliable transportation to and from their life-saving treatments.

Your gift = a ride to hope.

🎁 Donate here:
https://gifts.uber.com
DM us for more details

Address

3100 SW 62nd Avenue
Miami, FL
33155

Website

http://www.BenjaminStrong.org/

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