Kathryn Aragon, Author at IronMatt

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Breaking the Barrier: A Better Way to Fight Pediatric Brain Tumors

July 24, 2026

When it comes to treating pediatric brain tumors, one of the biggest hurdles isn’t just finding the right drug. It’s getting that drug exactly where it needs to go. For

A Burden Lifted: A Heartfelt Thank You from IronKid Gryffin’s Family

July 23, 2026

When a child is diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor, a family’s world stops — but the bills do not. At the IronMatt, our Family Assistance Program is designed to

A Magical Experience for our IronKids: IronMatt Week at Pony Power Therapies!

July 23, 2026

Last week, from July 20th to 23rd, IronKids and their families traded their daily routines and stressors for the peaceful pastures of Mahwah, NJ. We are incredibly proud to share

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The Compounding Power of Research: Pushing the Boundaries of Medulloblastoma

July 7, 2026

Progress in pediatric cancer research rarely happens overnight. It doesn’t arrive in a single, sudden wave of clarity. Instead, finding a cure is an intense, relentless game of building blocks

IronMatt Announces 2026 Research Grant Allocations

June 19, 2026

The IronMatt Foundation is honored to award $1,150,000.00 in grant awards this year, directing critical funding toward pediatric brain tumor research at premier medical institutions across the United States. Because

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Highlights from MattFest 2026

June 4, 2026

MattFest 2026 was a day we won’t soon forget. Thanks to this incredible community, we gathered at the Indian Trail Club to celebrate, remember, and raise vital funds for pediatric

Leading with Heart: CEO Matt Giegerich Talks About IronMatt’s Mission

May 12, 2026

In a recent episode of the Help and Hope Happen Here podcast, our CEO Matt Giegerich sat down with host Mark Levine to share the deeply moving story behind the

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Virus-Based Therapy Wakes Up the Immune System to Fight Brain Cancer

May 11, 2026

Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumor. It’s also one of the hardest to treat. Researchers call it a “cold” tumor. The immune cells that could

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Researchers Find a New Target in the Fight Against Pediatric Brain Tumors

April 21, 2026

A new study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has identified a previously unknown vulnerability in certain pediatric cancers, including rhabdoid tumors, fast-growing cancers that primarily affect infants and young

“The One Light in This Dark Journey”

April 7, 2026

IronMatt has been honored to support IronKid Bea’s family for the past five months — support made possible by the generous gifts of people like you. Writes Bea’s mom: Through