How exactly do you say thank you to someone who saved your child's life? This fund is our quest to do just that...
Reese was diagnosed with Stage IV sacrococcygeal teratoma on August 13, 2016. We immediately began chemotherapy at Aflac Cancer Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to shrink this germ cell tumor. The tumor was removed in November 2016 and Reese is currently under strict surveillance for any remaining signs of cancer. We are tremendously grateful to the entire team at CHOA for their expertise and loving care of our younger daughter.
To honor her fight, Reese's MaGIC Fund will support the work of Dr. Thomas Olson and Dr. Megan Durham, the leaders of her medical team. Dr. Olson established MaGIC (Malignant Germ Cell International Consortium), which includes surgeons and oncologists from six continents. Their goal is simple: create a team of doctors from around the world who can share their experience, expertise, and research to prevent and cure germ cell tumors.
Pediatric cancer research simply does not receive the money it deserves. This past year, Reese’s MaGIC Fund was able to support the collaboration of 40 doctors who came to Atlanta for 4days to continue their most important work. Our goal, through the efforts of the MBA and others, is to continue their ongoing collaboration and research.
Thank you for supporting this consortium of brilliant minds and making a cure that much closer to a reality.
With gratitude,
Jenn, Grant, Reese, and Lauren
P.S. Be sure to come and cheer for CHOA's sports celeb to take the PLUNGE!! Tickets are $20 in advance. Tickets includes entrance to event, two drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants on Restaurant Row, music by Atrractive Nuisance and entry for giveaways!