PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Brain
Tumor Network (CBTN) announces its first-ever Champion, Ollie's
Orchestra, as part of the new CBTN giving program. With a
$10,000 donation, this childhood
cancer nonprofit marks a new partnership to advance pediatric brain
tumor research and patient support. It joins foundations,
nonprofits, and advocates committed to driving progress in
children's cancer research.
As the first recipient of the CBTN Champion designation, Ollie's
Orchestra embodies a spirit of cooperation, championing the cause
of pediatric brain tumor research. The nonprofit aims to leverage
the partnership with CBTN to advance research and provide hope to
families navigating pediatric brain tumors through free musical
instruments, music classes, and other support resources.
"CBTN is the gold standard in children's cancer research.
Together, we have the privilege to be part of solutions that will
improve the lives of children, like Ollie, affected by cancer,"
says Rachel Krieger, co-founder of
Ollie's Orchestra. "We're honored to champion CBTN."
The partnership between Ollie's Orchestra and CBTN signifies a
shared vision of collaboration and compassion. Through its
partnership with CBTN, Ollie's Orchestra aims to accelerate the
development of effective treatments for childhood brain tumors
while offering tangible support to children and families affected
by this disease.
Gerri Trooskin, CBTN Director of
Partnerships, emphasizes the significance of this new alliance:
"Ollie's Orchestra's dedication to spreading joy and healing
through music while promoting awareness and financial support for
pediatric cancer research aligns perfectly with CBTN's mission to
accelerate the understanding and treatment of pediatric brain
tumors. We are grateful to welcome their voices and perspectives to
our network!"
About Ollie's Orchestra
Founded by Rachel Krieger and Max
in honor of their 5-year-old son Ollie's battle with cancer,
Ollie's Orchestra is dedicated to providing musical instruments,
music therapy, and support to children facing devastating cancer
diagnoses. To learn more about Ollie's Orchestra and their
impactful work, visit its page.
About Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN)
Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) is a collaborative
research effort to accelerate treatments for children with brain
tumors. CBTN's 34 international member institutions have enrolled
over 5,000 study participants and gathered more than 69,000
biospecimen samples to create the world's most comprehensive
repository of childhood brain tumors. CBTN's informatics and
analytics platforms enable researchers to collaborate in real-time
for children diagnosed with brain tumors.
Contact
Emily Reed, Children's Brain Tumor Network
reede2@chop.edu
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