Sophie loved to sing and dance and loved theatre arts, color guard and volleyball. Japanese manga and card games filled up much of her free time. Even though DIPG took away much of her ability to do many things she loved, she had a positive outlook and entrusted her days to the Jesus she loved. 

"Every time an email comes through that money has been given toward research in Sophie’s honor, we are grateful. Grateful that so many love our family by giving to find a cure that will give hope and an option to families like ours whose child has been diagnosed with the unthinkable. And not only that, we are grateful that our girl is still remembered and deeply loved." - The Petz 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.