We're taking part in River's Race to raise funds for Children's Cancer Institute
River's Race is a community event in loving memory of River Watkins - and for all kids with DMG/DIPG.
River was an exceptional kid who should have had the chance to grow up and live a big and beautiful life. Devastatingly, River was diagnosed with DMG and passed away less than 3 weeks after his diagnosis on his 8th birthday.
DMG/DIPG has been described as the Mt Everest of cancers. Occurring in the midline of the brain and infiltrating the surrounding healthy tissue, these tumours are inoperable and untreatable. A finding of DMG/DIPG is the worst possible diagnosis for a child and their family as there is no hope – families are told to go home and make memories and the median survival time is 9 months.
While there is no cure for DMG/DIPG, Children's Cancer Institute are making major inroads. For the first time ever, there is hope on the horizon for the families of children diagnosed with this disease. Let’s close the funding gap and change the future of kids with DMG/DIPG.
Please share River’s story and DONATE today!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$28.81
Frances Glynn
$55.95
Kirstie Mckay
$55.95
James Hughes
$106.75
Mike Lardner
Good work Jo!
$540
Ryan Gurner
Go well Jo
$540
Bec Ciotti
What an important cause, Jo. Hope the event is a huge success.
$106.75
Brendan Henry
$250
Shane Boladeras
Amazing job on the fundraising and thinking of the family and friends.
$23.81
Charles
Well done Jo!
$106.75
Anonymous
well done Jo
$106.75
Kim Stewart
$106.75
Anna Brooks
All the best for the race Jo!
$55.95
Amy Botterill
Good luck, Jo. Every child deserves hope for a brighter future.
$106.75
Alisa Cardaci
Good luck Jo! Very special cause.
$55.95
Anonymous
Best of luck.
$269.13
Antonella Pacitti
With much love to River and his beloved ones, Jo - and cheering you on for the big race!
$50
Mark Lucas
$106.75
Jamie Coad
Good Luck Jo. Well done for helping a great cause.
$23.81
Carolina Weeks
$106.75
Carina Becker
$500
Sequoia
❤ for River & his beautiful family and friends!
$540
Jen Hart
You're a great friend Jo! I hope you exceed your fundraising goal for such a worthwhile cause.
Thinking of you