Zachary died from DIPG on February 20, 2025, thirteen months after his diagnoses. He had an incredible smile and a heart of gold. Zachary is survived by his identical twin brother, little sister and two parents who are forever broken. We hope to find a cure for DIPG so no other family has to suffer through this terrible disease. 

"It is vital that we find a cure for DIPG, and funding research through the Cure Starts Now in memory of Zachary works towards the goal of ending this aggressive and terminal brain cancer so that no other family has to endure what ours had to. Zachary was funny, smart, silly, creative and kind, and we wish he had the chance to both live life like a normal kid and grow up to do something amazing, as we know he would have. Our sweet Zachary deserves to be here, as do all kids. We need a cure NOW!" - The Snetiker 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.