Connor was a smart, caring and lovable little boy who was diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive form of brain cancer known as DIPG. Connor had the most beautiful smile and bright blue eyes! Connor adored his little sister, Hadley, playing on their swing set, riding ATVs and tractors, making s'mores on the camp fire and watching movies together. Connor was a dinosaur expert. In fact, Connor wanted to be a Paleontologist when he grew up. He knew each dinosaur by name and could tell you what they like to eat. On Saturdays, Connor enjoyed cheering on his Penn State Nittany Lions college football team and on Sundays the Philadelphia Eagles. In the evenings, Connor enjoyed looking for monster bucks through his binoculars out his bedroom window. Connor enjoyed the water slides and the arcade at the beach. Connor enjoyed riding the school bus to Kindergarten.

"Connor and our family are extremely thankful for the love and support everyone has shown through his journey. Thank you to the supporters for making contributions in honor of Connor to The Cure Starts Now. Together we will fight for a cure because Connor’s Fight is Our Fight!" - The Taverna 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.