MARC APODACA JR. CHILDREN'S GLIOMA CANCER FOUNDATION
To fund research toward finding a cure for DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma), provide educational resources and financial assistance to families facing a DIPG diagnosis, and build awareness to accelerate progress toward effective treatments.
About MARC APODACA JR. CHILDREN'S GLIOMA CANCER FOUNDATION
The Marc Jr Foundation is a volunteer-led nonprofit that supports families affected by pediatric diffuse midline gliomas (DIPG/DMG) through family grants, educational materials for hospitals and social workers, and peer support programs.
The organization partners with other childhood brain tumor charities and hospital social work teams to run virtual parent support groups, distribute clinical/education binders at diagnosis, and raise funds through local events and online campaigns.
Notable achievements
Sustained family-support programs
Established ongoing grant and family-assistance programs that have been delivered in coordination with hospital social-work teams across the U.S.
Partnerships with national brain-tumor groups
Collaborated with other DIPG-focused organizations and childhood brain-tumor foundations to co-host parent support groups and extend services to more families.
Published family education materials
Developed an information booklet/binder distributed to hospitals and families at diagnosis to improve understanding of DIPG and available supports.
At a glance
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 30-0485626
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Website
- marcjr.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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