ella's story
Ella was diagnosed April 29, 2008 with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. DIPG is a rare, aggressive, non-operable tumor located in the pons area of the brainstem. The prognosis for this type of tumor is extremely grim. There is currently no cure, no known effective treatment except for radiation-which, for some, provides only temporary relief of the symptoms. Ella fought for almost 4 years until she saw the face of Jesus on Wednesday, February 8th 2012, while at home with her family.
“Ella loved life. She loved school and her friends. She loved loving people.”
how you can help
Run. Donate. Support. Proceeds of Ella's Race support The Cure Starts Now to fight for children like Ella through research toward a cure. We, as Ella's supporters believe in the work that The Cure Starts Now does. We are partnering to make this race a reality and to help save children diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer so that no other child has to suffer like Ella did.