It's been a busy few months on a number of fronts
New Grants Approved
The Foundation has approved two new grants so far this quarter and is finalizing documentation on a third one.
Pharma-Academic Pilot Study ($67,000 Grant)
The Lyla Nsouli Foundation is proud to announce the award of a US$67,000 pilot grant to Dr. Sakir ‘Hume’ Gultekin, Neuropathologist and Associate Professor of Pathology, Oregon Health & Science University. In this pilot study, Dr. Gultekin will examine a new set of cell surface receptors in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) to determine whether their co-expression matches a profile consistent with novel biologic targets being developed by a potential pharmaceutical partner. While at the earliest stage of preclinical development, it is hoped that the novel targets and unique therapeutics might lead to a clinical trial for children with DIPG in the foreseeable future.
Due to confidentiality provisions, disclosure of the potential pharmaceutical partner is not permitted at this time.
DIPG Collaborative ($50,000 Commitment)
The Lyla Nsouli Foundation will be participating as a Foundational Leadership Partner on the prestigious international DIPG Collaborative. Created in 2011, the DIPG Collaborative is an innovative, global association of foundations unified with the mission of efficiently funding and inspiring cancer research for the ultimate “homerun” cure for cancer.
The DIPG Collaborative funds the most interesting projects and has recently funded the international DIPG Registry, a collaborative effort by physicians and researchers from North America, Europe, and Australia to centralize and standardize the collection of clinical data and tumor samples from DIPG patients. The goal of this initiative is to support innovative research and ultimately find a cure for DIPG.
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Foundation Events
A number of our friends are undertaking various challenges to raise funds for the Foundation. In light of all the activities and to keep you up to date on Foundation events around the world, we have created a new section on the website at www.lylansoulifoundation.org/events
Climb Kilimanjaro Machame Route Challenge (18th-27th October 2012)
Carlos Andrade, Lina Al Sharif and Lotta Strombom are undertaking to climb Kilimanjaro on behalf of the Foundation www.justgiving.com/carlos-lina
2012 Climb for Cancer Challenge Mt. Elbrus-Russia (20th August 2012)
Nizar Fakhouri and the Climb for Cancer team are undertaking to climb Mt. Elbrus in Russia on behalf of the Foundation www.justgiving.com/cfcc
Bike Ride London to Paris (June 21st 2012)
Frances Ball and Victoria Whitlock are doing a bike ride from London to Paris on behalf of the Foundation www.justgiving.com/teams/frangieandtoria
Tory Burch London (17th May 2012)
A sale on behalf of the Foundation was held at the Tory Burch London store www.toryburch.co.uk
Little BU kindly provided manicures for girls at the event www.iluvlittlebu.com
GIOIA Jewellery New York (1st-3rd May 2012)
Adele Lakhdari and Rafaela Amini organized a 2 day jewellery sale event in New York on behalf of the Foundation
100KM London to Brighton (May 12th 2012)
Gareth and Jules Garner walked 100KM from London to Brighton on behalf of the Foundation www.justgiving.com/garethandjules
London Marathon (April 22nd 2012)
Camilla Campbell-Stanway completed the London Marathon on behalf of the Foundation www.justgiving.com/camilla2012
We sincerely thank you again for your interest and support. With the continued support of donors like you, The Lyla Nsouli Foundation will be able to help improve and save the lives of children affected by brain cancer.