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Brain Tumors About Brain Tumors Brain Tumor Symptoms Brain Tumor Facts Family Support Warrior Program Families Helping Families Financial Support How to Help Work With Us Ways to Give Fundraise Partnerships Attend an Event Awareness Page Promising Pathway Act Shop Research Research & Grants DIPG/DMG Collaborative Who We Are Our Mission Our History Our Success Financials The Councils Staff Contact Us News Warriors Events Chapters Donate Warriors Events Chapters Donate Brain Tumors About Brain Tumors Brain Tumor Symptoms Brain Tumor Facts Family Support Warrior Program Families Helping Families Financial Support How to Help Work With Us Ways to Give Fundraise Partnerships Attend an Event Awareness Page Promising Pathway Act Shop Research Research & Grants DIPG/DMG Collaborative Who We Are Our Mission Our History Our Success Financials The Councils Staff Contact Us Virginia CONTACT: Ginny & Dee Pritchett LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA 23456 EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 757-427-1026 In memory and celebration of Morgan Pritchett Donate For A Better Tomorrow Donate Create A Fundraiser Ginny and Dee Pritchett joined TCSN as a chapter in 2009 in honor and celebration of their daughter, Morgan. Morgan was their oldest child, and they called her their little ladybug”. She loved all the things that most 5-year-old girls enjoy. Arts, crafts, baking, and she loved planning parties. She would pack goodie bags over and over again. It was her mission to fill their home’s walls with her drawings. She was also the textbook picture of a princess who loved dressing up. Ginny and Dee Pritchett were shaken when Morgan, who had just started kindergarten in 2007, began experiencing symptoms that led to a trip to the doctor and an MRI. That day they heard the term, DIPG” for the first time, followed by "no cure". In 2009, when Morgan was 6 years old, she passed away after a challenging 20-month battle. Morgan had a strong will and a determination that were admirable to all who knew her. She lost her ability to walk by herself early on in her diagnosis. Still, Morgan insisted on walking with the assistance of her parents almost everywhere she went, foregoing the use of wheelchairs or walkers. Morgan’s parents have inherited her determination and strength, continuing to raise awareness and fund research. "We are also motivated by the need to honor Morgan by attempting to live after the example that she set." Ginny wrote, "To learn from the lessons of perseverance and determination that she taught us." The Pritchetts were one of the first chapters of The Cure Starts Now. They connected with the Desserich family through a Yahoo group set up for families whose children had been diagnosed with DIPG. They were drawn to The Cure Starts Now because of the collaboration of others focusing on the same thing in order to make a larger impact. Since 2009, they have put on many events and fundraisers, with their benchmark event being the golf tournament, On Course Fore a Cure, which they have hosted for over 10 years. During one golf tournament, they were swarmed by ladybugs, which we are sure were sent by Morgan! As a chapter, they have raised an astounding $1.5 million for the cure. Ginny and Dee seek to raise awareness, funding, and support for other families experiencing childhood brain cancer. Their chapter also holds a seat as a member of the Strategic Advisory Council. We are honored to work alongside the Pritchett family as our Virginia Chapter. The Cure Starts Now (501c3 Federal Non-Profit) is one of the only cancer foundations dedicated to a homerun” cure for all cancers, starting first with one of the most deadly and difficult cancers: pediatric brain cancer. Many experts believe that the lessons we learn from fighting pediatric cancer may in fact provide us the critical first step in winning the battle against all forms of cancer, both pediatric and adult. Ongoing Event Fundraisers Caps for the Cure Caps for the Cure is a fun and easy way to raise much needed funds and awareness for pediatric brain cancer research. We are asking schools across the country to help us in this battle by allowing their students to wear a hat for the day to show their support for pediatric brain cancer research. In exchange for their ability to wear a hat for the day, students will donate $1.00 to The Cure Starts Now More Info Gold Out Games Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children fighting brain cancer? You and your local team can host a Gold Out Game! Your football, soccer, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, cheer, cross country—just about any team can participate! It’s simple. You choose the easiest way to raise money and we can help support you. More Info My Bake Sale Fundraiser There is nothing sweeter than helping kids battling cancer! Help ’bake’ a difference and signup today! More Info Nerf Cancer Play. Stream. Fundraise for kids. Make a difference and fund critical research while you livestream. Together we can nerf cancer for good. 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