Meet Maggie

Just before turning 13, Maggie was diagnosed with Optic Nerve Glioma, a rare brain tumor that has left her blind in one eye. Since January, she’s traveled weekly for chemotherapy at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)—a 4+ hour round trip. 

Despite her diagnosis, Maggie remains unstoppable. She loves softball, playing for both travel and rec teams, managing the Lower Dauphin High School team, and cheering on her favorite—Texas Longhorns Softball. Hook ’Em!

She recently stepped up as goalie for her middle school field hockey team, after serving as team manager.

In school, Maggie is a distinguished honor roll student, was yearbook editor, and is a student ambassador. She’s also a proud Philly sports fan (Go Phils, Go Birds), loves hunting and fishing, and is a devoted big sister to 3 year old sister Jessie.

Maggie dreams of studying sports management in college and becoming the first female manager of the Phillies.

Support Maggie’s Fight

Your donation to The Cure Starts Now Foundation helps fund research for the “homerun cure” for pediatric brain cancer.
100% of your donation, after credit card fees, goes directly to research.

To donate by mail:
The Cure Starts Now Foundation
10280 Chester Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Include Maggie’s name in the memo.

The family is notified of all donations.
Thank you for giving. The cure starts with you… The Cure Starts NOW!