A Brighter Future for Kids with Brain Cancer.
Our mission is to find a cure for diffuse midline gliomas and other fatal pediatric brain cancers, while supporting patients and families along their journey.
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ADVANCE RESEARCH
We fund scientists, clinicians and institutions to accelerate promising research that will improve diagnosis, treatment effectiveness and outcomes.
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EMPOWER FAMILIES
We make a difference in the lives of afflicted families by offering resources and financial assistance to enable a better quality of life.
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INSPIRE ACTION
We raise awareness of the devastating impact of pediatric brain cancer and rally support to find and fund a cure.
THE FOUNDATION
The Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation was established by Parvati and Satya Tiwari to honor the legacy of their son Yuvaan (Yuvi). At age two, Yuvi was diagnosed with an aggressive and fatal brain tumor called diffuse midline glioma (DMG). Yuvi fought DMG bravely for seven months, enduring thirty days of radiation therapy, multiple surgeries, countless doctor visits and MRIs, and several hospital stays. The Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation is built on love, hope and an unwavering determination to find a cure for DMG and other deadly pediatric brain tumors.
ABOUT YUVI
Yuvi was a bright, caring and fun-loving three-year-old boy who filled our hearts with joy every day of his short life. Yuvi’s favorite color was yellow and he loved the sunshine. Even on the grayest of days, Yuvi would always insist that “the sun will come out.” He enjoyed playing with his five-year-old twin brothers, Arjun and Akshay, and loved to dance, read books (his favorites included Peppa Pig and Daniel Tiger) and, most of all, make people laugh. Yuvi also loved cookies, ice cream, giraffes, Rescue Bots, fire trucks and construction vehicles.
About Pediatric Brain Cancer
INCIDENCE
Every day, thirteen children are diagnosed with a brain tumor, the deadliest and most common form of pediatric cancer.
FUNDING
Less than 4% of federal funding is directed at pediatric cancer research, with only a small fraction of these funds used for brain tumor research.
HOPE
Foundations like ours are critical to fund targeted and innovative research that will lead to better treatment options and ultimately, a cure.
