ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation

ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation The mission of ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation is to inspire and fund research to ! Both families established foundations to find a cure for DIPG.
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In September 2014, two families 500 miles apart were hit with the most devastating news imaginable. Both families had a son diagnosed with the deadliest form of pediatric brain cancer and given just 9 months to live. Tammi and Jason Carr, in Michigan, and Jenny and Mark Mosier, in Maryland, began a journey through the darkest days of their lives. By the end of the following year, the families had

endured the inevitable heartbreaking loss of their sons, Chad Carr, age 5, and Michael Mosier, age 6, to diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). The Carrs and Mosiers share a passion for honoring their sons by changing the outlook for future families forced to face the horror of DIPG. In 2021, those foundations united to form the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, becoming the leading force to defeat DIPG. The Carrs and Mosiers are now joined by a growing, international team of passionate Family Partners who are committed to changing the outcome for future families facing DIPG/DMG, in honor of their children. In addition to bringing hope through funding research, ChadTough Defeat DIPG offers 1-on-1 support for families battling DIPG through the My DIPG Navigator program. Designed by families who have faced a DIPG/DMG diagnosis, this is the unique FREE resource they wish had existed during their own fight. While the survival rate for DIPG is still nearly 0%, doctors now believe a cure for DIPG is within reach. The foundation will continue to be a part of this fight until DIPG is no longer a death sentence.

We are honored to have Cal’s Angels as one of our Research Partners.Cal’s Angels was founded to grant wishes, raise awar...
09/03/2026

We are honored to have Cal’s Angels as one of our Research Partners.

Cal’s Angels was founded to grant wishes, raise awareness for pediatric cancer, and fund research for kids fighting cancer. They strive to be a resource to families when they need it most. By educating the public about pediatric cancer, they are fostering a greater understanding and generating support for the children and their families affected by this disease.

Cal Sutter was a 12-year-old Little League All-Star, and in June of 2005, he was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Even after receiving this devastating diagnosis, Cal never lost hope. Unfortunately, after battling leukemia for a little over a year, he lost his battle. His courage in the face of this disease inspired Cal's Angels. Until they hear the words “There is A Cure for Cancer,” they will continue to fight.

Learn more about Cal’s Angels here: https://www.calsangels.org/

More information about our partnership opportunities can be found at https://chadtough.org/about-us/our-partners/.

| Cal's Angels

Kayne was a kind, compassionate, and funny person. He loved water sports, especially swimming, and he also played volley...
09/02/2026

Kayne was a kind, compassionate, and funny person. He loved water sports, especially swimming, and he also played volleyball and ultimate frisbee. He was a good friend to everyone and always put family first.

Just after turning 17, when Kayne was a senior in high school, he reported that his left eye would not fully close. Following this, he began experiencing additional symptoms such as mild hearing loss and inability to move the left side of his face. After visiting the doctor and neurosurgeon, Kayne was diagnosed with DIPG.

At the hospital, they developed a six-week plan of action, and after beginning treatment, his symptoms significantly reduced. Before graduating high school, Kayne was invited by the governor of Kentucky to be the featured speaker at the State Capitol for a special event declaring May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month and proclaiming May 17 as DIPG Awareness Day. Following this, he began attending school at LSU.

Unfortunately, Kayne lost his battle to DIPG in 2017. Today we remember him on what would have been his 27th birthday. Our thoughts are with his family today and every day.

We are honored to have Cannonballs for Kayne as a Navigator Partner. Thanks to our partnership with organizations like Cannonballs for Kayne, we are able to continue to support families through their journey and make My DIPG Navigator accessible to every family in need.

Learn more about Kayne and Cannonballs for Kayne here: https://www.cannonballs.org/

More info on our partnership opportunities can be found at chadtough.org/our-partners.

| Cannonballs for Kayne

09/01/2026

Chad may have been CJ’s little brother, but his strength and spirit are part of what keeps CJ tough. We’re incredibly grateful to Notre Dame Football for helping keep Chad’s memory alive this .

CJ and his brother Tommy continue to carry Chad with them in everything they do — and this September, they’re raising funds in his honor to help give children diagnosed with DIPG the future their little brother deserved. Please consider supporting CJ & Tommy’s fundraiser and helping them continue Chad’s fight. https://runsignup.com/cjandtommycarr

Today marks the beginning of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the children and families who ...
09/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the children and families who have faced childhood cancer and those who are fighting today. But childhood cancer doesn’t pause when September ends. We need awareness, action, and support all year long. That’s why we invite you to .

Brain cancer remains the #1 cancer killer of children, taking far too many lives far too soon. Last August, the FDA approved the first treatment specifically for patients with recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma (DMG), including DIPG. This historic milestone marked an important step forward for children and families facing this devastating disease. While this treatment is not a cure, its approval can give families more time and is a powerful reminder of what is possible when research moves forward.

We cannot stop here. We need continued research to discover more effective treatments and combinations, expand treatment options from the moment a child is diagnosed, and ultimately find a cure for everyone facing DIPG and DMG.

Your support makes progress possible. Together, we can accelerate research, support families, and bring more hope to children and families facing cancer.

Join us in the fight to . Learn how you can make a difference in September here: https://chadtough.org/special-events/go-gold-and-gray/

We're approaching the final hours before our guaranteed shirt deadline for RunTough! Register by tomorrow, September 2, ...
08/31/2026

We're approaching the final hours before our guaranteed shirt deadline for RunTough! Register by tomorrow, September 2, to receive your "Every Step Matters" soft cotton shirt by race day and guarantee your preferred size!

You can join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun on September 27 in Saline, MI, or virtually from wherever you are! It’s a simple way to take action during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and help create a better future for children facing brain cancer.

Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/runtough

Today, we celebrate what would have been Vivienne’s 18th birthday. Vivienne loved playing on her middle school soccer te...
08/31/2026

Today, we celebrate what would have been Vivienne’s 18th birthday.

Vivienne loved playing on her middle school soccer team and was always happiest onstage, grinning from ear to ear during school productions like Frozen and Annie.

In November 2018, Vivienne visited her pediatrician for what was thought to be a cold or strep throat. After weeks of noticing that something wasn’t quite right, she underwent an MRI that revealed a mass on her brainstem. Vivienne was diagnosed with DIPG.

For the next 17 months, Vivienne bravely faced this devastating disease. Along the way, she and her family made precious memories, including a special trip to Disney World. Through it all, Vivienne remained brave and was surrounded by so much love.

Today, her legacy continues through the Vivienne C. Finn Foundation, which we are honored to have as a ChadTough Defeat DIPG Research and Navigator Partner. Together, we are helping support families through My DIPG Navigator while advancing research toward a cure.

Learn more about Vivienne and the Vivienne C. Finn Foundation: vcfinnfoundation.org/about

Learn more about our Research and Navigator Partnership opportunities: chadtough.org/our-partners

Yesterday, Michael would have celebrated his 18th birthday.To honor Michael on what would have been a special milestone,...
08/28/2026

Yesterday, Michael would have celebrated his 18th birthday.

To honor Michael on what would have been a special milestone, we invite you to share a tribute in his memory. Every message shared on Michael’s tribute wall is a reminder of the lasting impact he has made and the many lives his story continues to touch.

You can also make a monthly or one-time gift of $18, $180, or $1,800, or any amount meaningful to you, to help carry Michael’s legacy forward.

Write a tribute or make a gift here: https://chadtough.org/18-for-18

Dear Michael,Today is your 18th birthday. How is it possible that today you should become an adult, when you are frozen ...
08/27/2026

Dear Michael,

Today is your 18th birthday. How is it possible that today you should become an adult, when you are frozen in time at just 6 years old? Each day holds the pain of missing you, but today feels impossible to bear.

You should have started your senior year of high school at Churchill this week. You would be preparing college applications. Would you have committed earlier to play sports in college? Who knows what was possible? Given how incredible you were even at 6 years old, I feel like ANYTHING was possible for you.

We feel extra heartache this school year with your little sister Lila entering freshman year. She should be riding to school with you, knowing the older kids who are your friends, and having you there to guide and protect her. I know she will do great as she navigates Churchill, but it crushes me that you are not here by her side. You were always so devoted to Lila, and there is no denying the huge loss of your presence in the special role that only you hold: big brother.

Michael, we have endless gratitude for the day you came into our lives and made us parents! At age six, you were already beyond our wildest dreams. Your intellect, humor, kindness, athleticism, and determination were remarkable. I know we are biased, but even others so often commented that you really were a unique and special little boy.

However, even as we celebrate the talented little guy that you were, we are heartbroken to miss out on all you would be at 18 years old. We will never know how you would have changed in the more than 11 years since we have been together. The loss of this time with you – of knowing you now – is haunting and irreparable.

My heart has been building up the armor to get through this day (and this week) for a while. I know there is no real defense against the agony of missing you get older, but somehow we have to keep surviving. Every moment would be so much better if you were here. We will grieve for you for the rest of our lives. We will also be forever thankful for our firstborn, our baby boy who opened our eyes to the depth of love that is possible. You are loved and remembered, today and always.

💛 Love,
Mommy, Daddy & Lila

Please join us in wishing Owen Laske a happy 6th birthday. 🎂 Owen is currently fighting DIPG, and his family is pursuing...
08/26/2026

Please join us in wishing Owen Laske a happy 6th birthday. 🎂

Owen is currently fighting DIPG, and his family is pursuing every option possible to give him a fighting chance. Through every hospital stay, procedure, and long day of treatment, Owen’s spirit has never faltered. His family often says they strive to be “Owen Brave.” It has become their way of facing uncertainty with hope, choosing joy in the hardest moments, and believing there can still be beautiful days ahead.

Owen continues his fight surrounded by an extraordinary community of family, friends, and supporters who have rallied behind him with prayers, encouragement, and unwavering love. Their support has helped ease the burden of travel and medical expenses, allowing Rebecca and Cory to focus on what matters most: making memories and giving Owen every opportunity to keep fighting.

We're honored to have Owen Brave as one of our newest Family Partners. Please keep Owen and his entire family in your thoughts as they continue their journey with DIPG.

Like every child diagnosed with DIPG, Owen deserves more than courage alone. He deserves better treatments and more options. He deserves a future. Please consider making a gift in honor of Owen's birthday or learn more about him here: https://chadtough.org/meet-the-kids/owen-laske/

The 13th Annual RunTough for ChadTough Defeat DIPG 5K and 1M Fun Run is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready ...
08/25/2026

The 13th Annual RunTough for ChadTough Defeat DIPG 5K and 1M Fun Run is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready to come together in honor of the children and families who inspire our fight.

Register by September 2 to receive your race shirt in time for race day! You can still register after the deadline, but virtual race packets will not arrive until October, and preferred shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed.

Every step matters! Come celebrate Chad's birthday with us in Saline on Sunday, September 27, or participate virtually from wherever you are.

Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/runtough

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