On September 20, 2022, the Natalie Gray Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors committed to donate $250,000 over five years to the CONNECT Consortium, an organization focused on developing and testing treatments for children with brain tumors.
Dr. Maryam Fouladi is the founding director and chair of the CONNECT Consortium and is also a critical member of Natalie’s care team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Fouladi said CONNECT allows 18 member institutions around the world to coordinate brain tumor research and fill gaps between new and existing cancer therapies. Learn more about the CONNECT Consortium here.
“It is heartwarming to see such courage and generosity in the face of adversity. These are much needed funds to combat this devastating disease both locally and globally,” said Dr. Fouladi.
The Natalie Gray Foundation raised more than $50,000 during its first fundraiser, a golf outing, in October 2021. The outpouring of community support prompted the foundation to make a larger commitment of $250,000 over five years to the CONNECT Consortium. The 2nd Natalie Gray Foundation Annual Golf Outing took place October 18, 2022 at Kinsale Golf Club in Powell.
