Ben the Brave is a DMG warrior who’s been battling since March 2022. He’s been through surgeries, radiation, clinical trials and more. Throughout his battle, Ben has remained positive stating that “God’s got this!”. At his most recent December 2025 MRI, his oncologist and neurosurgeon miraculously agree that there is only scar tissue remaining! He continues with his treatments at home while attending 8th grade, hitting the gym and playing basketball for the first time this season.

"When Ben was diagnosed with DMG in March 2022, we felt lost and in the dark with no options. We needed hope. The Cure Starts Now played a vital part in guiding us in the right direction to find a clinical trial that was a great match for Ben. This became a beacon of light for our family, opening the doors for options desperately needed. Funding and research is a vital part of finding the Homerun Cure for kids like our son and we owe it to these kids to make a difference for a better future." - The Florer Family

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.