Uniting Hearts, Igniting Hope,
Defeating Pediatric Cancer Together.
Oscar’s Kids is a nonprofit organization honoring the life and legacy of Oscar Keogh. We are dedicated to transforming lives by funding critical research in pediatric cancer and supporting families affected by DIPG and pediatric cancer on both sides of the Atlantic.
What is DIPG?
The brainstem is the “maestro of life”, controlling every breath, heartbeat, and movement. But for some children, this vital conductor is overtaken by an aggressive, malignant tumor. Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma is a terminal pediatric brain cancer, and one of the reasons that brain cancers now surpass leukemia as the leading cause of children’s cancer deaths. DIPG makes up approximately 10 to 15% of childhood brain tumors, and it steals 150 to 300 children’s lives each year in the U.S. alone. Fewer than 10% of those diagnosed will survive even two years.
How Oscar’s Kids is Creating Change
Hope is our most powerful weapon in the fight against cancer, and today Oscar’s Kids creates hope for a brighter future through three pillars:
Why is it Critical to Invest in DIPG Research?
Knowledge gained from DIPG studies helps us better comprehend and address other cancers, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and Hodgkin lymphoma. Simultaneously, this research provides crucial insights into brain metastasis, a decisive factor in the lethality of breast and lung cancers and contributes significantly to progress in immunotherapy for solid tumors.
Every victory against DIPG becomes a stepping-stone towards brighter futures for countless children and adults facing different forms of cancer.
Support Us
Despite the astonishing impact of DIPG cases, there is a devastating lack of funding for research. Limited funds mean fewer clinical trials, slower progress, and ultimately, fewer options for the children fighting for their lives.
Your donation today can help write a story where every chapter ends with a cure.
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K 400,000 children diagnosed with cancer every year
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% 4% of U.S. government funding for pediatric cancer research
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% 10-15% of childhood brain tumors are DIPGs
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150-300 U.S. children's lives taken by DIPG annually
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% <10% will survive two years
