Ready or Not Foundation

Jackie Black's Search To End Brain Cancer

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A fashion show & luncheon benefitting the Texas Children’s Cancer Center & Pediatric Glioma Research

Our Story

In January of 2006, my 6-year-old daughter Jacqueline was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The doctors soon discovered it was a high-grade (grade 3) anaplastic astrocytoma — the most lethal of all diseases for children. From day one, our goal for Jackie was to be a survivor. After enduring surgeries, radiation therapy, extended chemotherapy and more, Jackie is in now remission. Our goal has shifted from mere survival to helping others, as well.

Our Mission

The Ready or Not Foundation promotes national and international awareness of pediatric brain cancer while raising funds for research into better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

One Out of Every 330

Nobody is ready for cancer to come into their family. No parent can be ready to hear the terrible statistics that accompany high grade pediatric brain cancer. Whether you are ready or not, one out of every three hundred thirty (330) parents will find themselves facing a cancer battle with their own child.

Accomplishments

Without a doubt, the Ready or Not Foundation’s greatest accomplishment is reaching its goal to dedicate 100% of every dollar contributed to pediatric brain cancer research.

The Foundation can make this every-dollar promise to all donors because administrative costs and expenses are covered by a small group of committed underwriters and awarded grants.

We Salute Dr. Susan M. Blaney

Dr. Susan Blaney is the David G. Poplack, M.D. Chair of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Texas Children’s Hospital, the Elise C. Young Chair of Pediatric Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, Director of Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center, and Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology for Baylor College of Medicine.

She was the Vice Chair of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) from 2013-2020. Supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), COG is a clinical trials group dedicated to improving the outcomes for children with cancer. COG is also the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to pediatric cancer research.

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