The North Carolina Chapter of The Cure Starts Now was started in honor of Ella Newmiller who, five days before her 5th birthday, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called a DIPG. Ella was a sweet and sassy girl who loved to live life to its fullest.

"By giving to The Cure Starts Now you can give kids like Ella a chance at life, and help pave the way for a future without childhood cancer. Donations help fund groundbreaking research, bring new treatments to life, and offer hope to children and families facing a very hopeless diagnosis. We know this is what Ella would want her legacy to be - an inspiration to others to help kids facing life-threatening situations have futures full of joy, hope, and all kinds of possibilities."  -The Newmiller Family

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.