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Together we are raising awareness & funding cutting-edge clinical research for pediatric brain cancer; focusing on cancer's biggest bully, DIPG!

What is DIPG?

DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) is a type of brain tumor found in an area of the brainstem known as the pons that primarily affects children, with most diagnoses occurring between 5 and 7 years of age.

Brain scans of DIPG

Groundbreaking Research

The Ayla Foundation is a proud Leadership Partner of the DIPG/DMG Collaborative which is a collection of foundations with the common interest of inspiring research into the cure of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG) with the belief that through a cure for DIPG/DMG, significant advances in other cancer research will be made. Our goal is to seek a balance of research transparency, institutional collaboration, strategy and the elimination of duplication, the DIPG / DMG Collaborative funds both clinical and translational research worldwide.

Beautiful landscape

Our mission and purpose is to raise awareness and funding for cutting-edge clinical research in order to provide hope for all the children and families diagnosed with pediatric brain cancers, focusing on cancer’s biggest bully, DIPG.

Erin & Timothy Slivka, Founders

Ways You can Help!

  • Help us spread awareness of pediatric brain cancer and DIPG by following us on social media!

  • Donate your time or funds.

  • Purchase our children’s bedtime storybook

  • Get involved or partner with The Ayla Foundation

We Could Go Anywhere

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The front cover of We Could Go Anywhere. Ayla's bedtime story

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Each year in the US more than 4,000 children are diagnosed with brain cancer. On this Giving Tuesday CHOOSE the CHILDREN 🌈 and help us fund more research for life giving treatment options ❤️ More options mean more ~HOPE~ for all the brave warriors a
Each year in the US more than 4,000 children are diagnosed with brain cancer. On this Giving Tuesday CHOOSE the CHILDREN 🌈 and help us fund more research for life giving treatment options ❤️ More options mean more ~HOPE~ for all the brave warriors and families battling this terrible disease. Every dollar matters & every dollar counts! Together We Can! Link to donate in profile 🌈 theaylafoundation.com 🌈 #givingtuesday #donatetoday #donateforgood #giveforgood #givingtuesdaynow #givingtuesday2024 #dipg #dipgawareness #pediatricbraincancer #pediatricbraintumor #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness
We are beyond grateful for the community helping us propel our mission forward 🌈 cheers to curing #childhoodcancer Today we also honor all the loved ones who are missing at our tables 🧡🙏🏻 we pray their light fills your hearts today #dipg #dip
We are beyond grateful for the community helping us propel our mission forward 🌈 cheers to curing #childhoodcancer Today we also honor all the loved ones who are missing at our tables 🧡🙏🏻 we pray their light fills your hearts today #dipg #dipgawareness #dipgwarrior #dipgwarriors #dipgangel #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #childhoodcancersucks #childhoodbraincancer #childhoodbraincancerawareness #childhoodbraintumor #childhoodbraintumorsawareness #pediatriccancer #pediatriccancerawareness #pediatriccancerawarenessmonth #pediatricbraincancer #pediatricbraintumor #pediatricbraincancerawareness #pediatricbraintumors #pediatricbraintumorawareness
FOXR2 is a transcriptional gene that is normally turned off in the brain but has been found to be turned on in patients with #dipg. The DIPG Collaborative is excited to award Dr Tsai from UCSF California the newest grant in funding this novel researc
FOXR2 is a transcriptional gene that is normally turned off in the brain but has been found to be turned on in patients with #dipg. The DIPG Collaborative is excited to award Dr Tsai from UCSF California the newest grant in funding this novel research where targeting FOXR2 and “switching it off” may be able to provide hope for patients diagnosed with brain cancer. Ayla’s Army: THANK YOU for helping The Ayla Foundation fund a portion of this novel and exciting research in order to provide *H O P E* to children and families fighting #pediatricbraincancer by providing life saving treatments 🩷🌈 #dipg #dipgawareness #dipgwarrior #dipgwarriors #dipgangel #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #childhoodcancersucks #childhoodbraincancer #childhoodbraincancerawareness #childhoodbraintumor #childhoodbraintumorsawareness #pediatriccancer #pediatriccancerawareness #pediatriccancerawarenessmonth #pediatricbraincancer #pediatricbraintumor #pediatricbraincancerawareness #pediatricbraintumorawareness #braincancerawareness #braintumorawareness #braintumorkids
The blood brain barrier controls what can access the brain, including chemotherapeutic drugs. The BBB is a major factor in the difficulty of treating #DIPG and many other #braincancers. The DIPG collaborative is thrilled to award Dr Tsoli with our ne
The blood brain barrier controls what can access the brain, including chemotherapeutic drugs. The BBB is a major factor in the difficulty of treating #DIPG and many other #braincancers. The DIPG collaborative is thrilled to award Dr Tsoli with our newest grant which aims to create a key to open the BBB to all types of treatments for brain cancer. Ayla’s Army: thank you for helping us fund this incredibly promising research!! Thank you for continuing to help us spread hope to all the children and families facing a brain cancer diagnosis ❤️🌈 #dipgawareness #dipgwarrior #dipgwarriors #dipgangel #dmg #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #childhoodcancersucks #childhoodbraincancer #childhoodbraincancerawareness #childhoodbraintumor #childhoodbraintumorsawareness #pediatriccancer #pediatriccancerawareness #pediatriccancerawarenessmonth #pediatricbraincancer #pediatricbraintumor #pediatricbraincancerawareness #pediatricbraintumorawareness #braincancerawareness #braintumorawareness #braintumorkids #gogold #gogoldforchildhoodcancer #gogoldforchildhoodcancerawareness
We are honored to be a part of @thecurestartsnow Giving First campaign in order to drive funds for #dipg and #pediatricbraincancer research!! Today all donations will be matched X3! ❤️❤️❤️ 100% of all donations will help fund groundbreaking research,
We are honored to be a part of @thecurestartsnow Giving First campaign in order to drive funds for #dipg and #pediatricbraincancer research!! Today all donations will be matched X3! ❤️❤️❤️ 100% of all donations will help fund groundbreaking research, life-saving treatments, and provide hope to families who need it most. Every dollar counts in bringing us closer to a world where no child has to endure cancer. Together, we can create change. 👉 Donate today (link in profile): https://p2p.thecurestartsnow.org/2875 #donateforacause #morethanfourpercent #dipg #dipgawareness #dipgwarrior #dipgwarriors #dipgangel #childhoodcancer #dmg #childhoodcancerawareness #childhoodcancersucks #childhoodbraincancer #childhoodbraincancerawareness #childhoodbraintumor #childhoodbraintumorsawareness #pediatriccancer #pediatriccancerawareness #pediatriccancerawarenessmonth #pediatricbraincancer #pediatricbraintumor #pediatricbraincancerawareness #pediatricbraintumors #pediatricbraintumorawareness
Dr. Bell’s new grant funding in lactic acid production and DIPG could create brand new ways to treat all forms of cancer. Ayla’s Army: there is so much hope on the horizon for not only kids and families diagnosed with #dipg but all form
Dr. Bell’s new grant funding in lactic acid production and DIPG could create brand new ways to treat all forms of cancer. Ayla’s Army: there is so much hope on the horizon for not only kids and families diagnosed with #dipg but all forms of cancer. Thank you for helping us fund a small piece of this incredible and novel research! Together we can! To learn more click the link in our profile! https://youtu.be/nUd1eK8CPe4 #dipgawareness #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #pediatricbraincancer #pediatricbraintumor #dmg #cancerresearch
🌟 Terrific, Talented, and Truly Thankful! 🌟 A huge shoutout to ALL our wonderful volunteers who gave their time, talent, and tremendous energy to make our 2024 events a success! Your kindness, commitment, and countless hours of hard work made a hu
🌟 Terrific, Talented, and Truly Thankful! 🌟 A huge shoutout to ALL our wonderful volunteers who gave their time, talent, and tremendous energy to make our 2024 events a success! Your kindness, commitment, and countless hours of hard work made a huge impact and helped us bring our mission to life in a powerful way 💪🏻✨ Thank you for being the heart and hands that help us help others! ❤️🌈 Together, we’re changing lives and creating a brighter future for all the children battling #pediatricbraincancer & #dipg #VolunteerAppreciation #GratefulForYou #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #togetherwegive #gratefulgiving #jointhemovement #dipgawareness #pediatricbraincancerawareness #childhoodcancerawareness
Ayla’s Army: Imagine what we can do if we figure out how cancer evades treatments. Dr. Jones from The Children’s Cancer Institute in the UK is our newest DIPG Collaborative Grant recipient! Swipe to learn more about this novel research wh
Ayla’s Army: Imagine what we can do if we figure out how cancer evades treatments. Dr. Jones from The Children’s Cancer Institute in the UK is our newest DIPG Collaborative Grant recipient! Swipe to learn more about this novel research which this incredible army has helped to fund! 🙏🏻 Dr Jones discusses his new grant funding that is focused on how tumors hide in the hopes of creating brand new therapies to beat cancer. See link in profile for the full video.
🌟November is Grateful Giving Month!🌟 As we enter November, a time for reflecting on gratitude and giving back, we’ll be sharing stories of the incredible impact made possible by your generosity, and counting down to Giving Tuesday on Novembe
🌟November is Grateful Giving Month!🌟 As we enter November, a time for reflecting on gratitude and giving back, we’ll be sharing stories of the incredible impact made possible by your generosity, and counting down to Giving Tuesday on November 28th—a global day dedicated to giving. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of giving, and stay tuned for ways to support our mission, share in the joy of giving back, and make a difference together. Let’s spread kindness and gratitude this month and beyond! 🧡 #GratefulGiving #GivingTuesday #TogetherWeGive #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #dipg #dipgawareness #pediatricbraincancer #pediatricbraintumor #pediatricbraincancerawareness
dropping a little note from all the lil angels up in Heaven to their loved ones 🩷🌈 some days are easy. some days are not. but everyday they are right by your side. #dipg #dipgawareness #dipgwarrior #dipgwarriors #dipgangel #childhoodcancer #chi
dropping a little note from all the lil angels up in Heaven to their loved ones 🩷🌈 some days are easy. some days are not. but everyday they are right by your side. #dipg #dipgawareness #dipgwarrior #dipgwarriors #dipgangel #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness #childhoodcancersucks #childhoodbraincancer #childhoodbraincancerawareness #childhoodbraintumor #childhoodbraintumorsawareness #pediatriccancer #pediatriccancerawareness #pediatriccancerawarenessmonth #pediatricbraincancer #pediatricbraintumor #pediatricbraincancerawareness #pediatricbraintumorawareness #braincancerawareness #braintumorawareness #braintumorkids #grief #griefsupport #griefshare #griefjourney #griefsupportforfamilies #griefandloss #griefislove
Each year in the US more than 4,000 children are diagnosed with brain cancer. On this Giving Tuesday CHOOSE the CHILDREN 🌈 and help us fund more research for life giving treatment options ❤️ More options mean more ~HOPE~ for all the brave warriors a We are beyond grateful for the community helping us propel our mission forward 🌈 cheers to curing #childhoodcancer Today we also honor all the loved ones who are missing at our tables 🧡🙏🏻 we pray their light fills your hearts today #dipg #dip FOXR2 is a transcriptional gene that is normally turned off in the brain but has been found to be turned on in patients with #dipg. The DIPG Collaborative is excited to award Dr Tsai from UCSF California the newest grant in funding this novel researc The blood brain barrier controls what can access the brain, including chemotherapeutic drugs. The BBB is a major factor in the difficulty of treating #DIPG and many other #braincancers. The DIPG collaborative is thrilled to award Dr Tsoli with our ne We are honored to be a part of @thecurestartsnow Giving First campaign in order to drive funds for #dipg and #pediatricbraincancer research!! Today all donations will be matched X3! ❤️❤️❤️ 100% of all donations will help fund groundbreaking research, Dr. Bell’s new grant funding in lactic acid production and DIPG could create brand new ways to treat all forms of cancer. Ayla’s Army: there is so much hope on the horizon for not only kids and families diagnosed with #dipg but all form 🌟 Terrific, Talented, and Truly Thankful! 🌟 A huge shoutout to ALL our wonderful volunteers who gave their time, talent, and tremendous energy to make our 2024 events a success! Your kindness, commitment, and countless hours of hard work made a hu Ayla’s Army: Imagine what we can do if we figure out how cancer evades treatments. Dr. Jones from The Children’s Cancer Institute in the UK is our newest DIPG Collaborative Grant recipient! Swipe to learn more about this novel research wh 🌟November is Grateful Giving Month!🌟 As we enter November, a time for reflecting on gratitude and giving back, we’ll be sharing stories of the incredible impact made possible by your generosity, and counting down to Giving Tuesday on Novembe dropping a little note from all the lil angels up in Heaven to their loved ones 🩷🌈 some days are easy. some days are not. but everyday they are right by your side. #dipg #dipgawareness #dipgwarrior #dipgwarriors #dipgangel #childhoodcancer #chi