"The Cure Starts Now was the very first organization that reached out to us to show us their love and support after Francisco was diagnosed back in May 2023. Since then, we’ve come to learn how incredibly important research is, and how crucial it’ll be for us to win the battle against this monster - whether it is in our sweet boy’s lifetime or not. We are so grateful to TCSN, and hope to be able to continue spreading awareness, and to continue supporting our Francisco as he keeps going with his never-ending joy, silliness and love." - The Fredrickson Family

Francisco is the most energetic and joyful little guy you will ever meet. He has a very special way of touching people’s hearts, which is even more tangible now than ever before.

In a very “Chino” fashion (his maternal great-grandpa who passed away 3 years ago, and who Francisco was super close to), he always makes doctors and nurses laugh, and always has a huge smile ready for everyone. There hasn’t been a single surgery, procedure or treatment that he hasn’t been wheeled off to while happily smiling and waving away. 

Francisco’s DIPG diagnosis has been devastating for our friends and family. Mom and dad’s hearts broke the second that diagnosis was known. But it is Francisco, and his way of always living life ‘with gusto’, that keeps us all smiling and joyfully walking down this terrible path. It’s his joy and love that makes all our hearts feel happy and warm. It’s his fearlessness of life and death that makes us embrace every moment and truly celebrate every second we are blessed enough to spend with him. He is a gift to everyone that meets him. ❤️

Thank you for choosing to donate to The Cure Starts Now Foundation. 100% of this donation, after credit card processing fees, goes directly towards research to find the homerun cure for cancer starting with pediatric brain cancer research.

If you would like to make a donation by mail please send a check to:  The Cure Starts Now Foundation; 10280 Chester Road; Cincinnati, OH 45215 and put the child's name in the memo.

The family receives notification of all donations made to this tribute fund automatically.