Steadman Family

Melinda and I have been working with the folks from the MJ Children's Foundation for the last few months in preparation for their first annual walk/run to support families battling diffuse pontine glioma (DPG) - the form of brain cancer that Ben had. Our goal is to be able to provide information packets to the parents of newly diagnosed kids along with some level of financial support. Every family that we’ve spoken with over the last two years has expressed the same frustration with the lack of quality information surrounding DPG. I like to think of these packets as the starter kit to help get parents up to speed and as an introduction into the network of other families that have faced the same diagnosis that are willing to help.

The walk is being held on Sept. 14th at 8:30 AM at Cherry Park in Thornton, Colorado (map). I recommend that you register online here to save time.

We’re also holding a “Walk from Home” for those of you not in the Denver area. Just complete a registration with your donation to show your support.

Melinda and I will be running an information booth in DPG during the walk and a few more volunteers are needed if anyone is looking to donate some time.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing everyone for the walk.