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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. 

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“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

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IronKid Bennett's Walk Out Charity Benefit

When IronKid Bennett Walked Out, He Gave Back

April 3, 2026

Most people mark the end of cancer treatment with relief, maybe tears, maybe a quiet moment with family. IronKid Bennett marked his with a charity art benefit. On March 26,

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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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