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The Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors, or IronMatt, understands firsthand how frightening a childhood brain cancer diagnosis can be. 

That’s why we’re on a mission to build a network committed to reducing family hardship, funding pediatric brain tumor research, and giving children the opportunity to live long, healthy lives.

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NNJR-PCA Selects IronMatt as Its Designated Charity Partner

November 12, 2025

We’re thrilled to share exciting news for the IronMatt community: the Northern New Jersey Region of the Porsche Club of America (NNJR-PCA) has selected The Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric

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No Family Fights Alone: British’s Story of Strength and Hope

October 13, 2025

It was 3:00 a.m. when Taquana S. experienced the moment no mother ever forgets: her seven-year-old son, British, stumbling into her room to tell her he had thrown up —

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From the Ring to the Fight Against Brain Cancer: Pedro Silva to Speak at IronMatt Gala

September 7, 2025

The Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors (IronMatt) is honored to welcome Pedro Silva, father of the late Jesselyn “JessZilla” Silva, as a featured speaker at the 18th Annual

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Happy Holidays and a Special Request

December 18, 2024

As we enjoy the 2024 holiday season, we at IronMatt want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Your generosity has made a world of difference this year.

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Donor Appreciation Dinner Kicks Off a Season of Giving

December 16, 2024

Every donation made to IronMatt has a positive effect on kids dealing with a brain tumor diagnosis, but there are a number of individuals that consistently go above and beyond in their

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Dr. Michelle Monje, IronMatt MAC Member, Published for Advancement in Treatment of Diffuse Midline Gliomas with CAR-T Cells

November 23, 2024

Dr. Michelle Monje, a member of the IronMatt Medical Advisory Committee, and her colleague, Dr. Crystal Mackall, both of Stanford Medicine led a promising immune cell trial which led to the

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IronKid Lily is a Big Sister

November 13, 2024

Attendees at the 2024 September Gala learned about IronKid Lily and her battle with DIPG. We also learned that Lily had a bit of good news coming her way, mom

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Matt Giegerich to Lead IronMatt as CEO

September 1, 2024

Matt Giegerich joins the IronMatt staff as Chief Executive Officer and leader of the Foundation’s mission: to build a network committed to reducing family hardship, funding pediatric brain tumor research

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New Jersey Man is “Hair” to Help

December 19, 2023

Joe Albertini has been inspired by his co-worker, Drew Malsbury, to start a giving campaign for IronMatt. For years Drew has donated his gorgeous locks to charities to help make

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