05/25/2023
Sponsor My Walk for the 6th Annual CRF 5K. As many of you may know, I’m a Supporter of the Cristian Rivera Foundation, started 14 years ago by my friend John Gungie Rivera, and on Saturday, June 3rd I'm participating in the 6th Annual CRF 5K. Kindly contribute to my participation. Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $100. Every little bit helps. This year’s 5k is dedicated in part to CRF’s warrior, Jesselyn Silva, and DIPG Angel, Litzy Molina. Jesselyn is an incredible teenager, a 2 time Junior Olympic Gold Medal winner, who was on her way to becoming a top Olympic boxer before she was diagnosed in July 2021. Litzy Molina sadly passed away on May 9th, 2023 after a tough battle with DIPG. She was a vibrant 5-year-old girl who was diagnosed with DIPG on October 15th, 2021, and will be greatly missed. Jesselyn must get on a new clinical trial asap or her outcome won't be a good one. Jesselyn must get on a new clinical trial asap or her outcome won't be a good one. All proceeds from the 5K will provide financial support to DIPG families and support medical facilities that conduct innovative research and clinical trials. By hopping aboard, we can help the 200 children who are diagnosed each year. I want to thank everyone in advance. With your help, we can find a cure. Let’s make 2023 the year we say goodbye to DIPG! “Full Steam Ahead”.
To learn more about CRF’s work, mission, and events please view the 3 short videos: The 1st video details our work in the DIPG community and how we are helping children globally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5x6n-1WZo4&ab_channel=CristianRiveraFoundation The 2nd video highlights our 5th Annual CRF Full Steam Ahead 5K. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr1gP_Ezl9A&ab_channel=CristianRiveraFoundation The 3rd video highlights our 13th Annual Celebrity Gala. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc27U4UjCn4&ab_channel=CristianRiveraFoundation