On the occasion of Brain Cancer and Research Week, Jessica, mother of Noah, wanted to share her testimony to continue the fight of her little warrior.
Jessica’s Fight for Pediatric Cancer Research
Pediatric cancer is a painful reality that few families imagine until they face it. Jessica, a mother of two little boys, lost her son Noah at the age of 4 to a brain tumor. “What is close to our hearts today is helping families and raising funds for research so that no other family has to go through this.”
In August 2023, Noah was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Facing this illness, this little warrior showed incredible strength. Jessica remembers his constant smile and joy for life despite all the trials he went through.
He underwent heavy treatments, but the options were limited. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated rapidly. In February 2024, Noah passed away, leaving an immense void but also an unwavering determination in his mother to continue his fight.
On the occasion of the week dedicated to fighting cancer and raising awareness about brain research, Jessica carries a strong message: raising awareness, supporting families, and fundraising so that no other family experiences the loss of a child.
The Importance of Supporting Families Affected by Their Child’s Cancer
For parents of sick children, support is essential. Jessica emphasizes the importance of breaking the isolation by meeting other families going through the same ordeal. She also highlights the impact of initiatives like those of Imagine for Margo, which organize events allowing children to find a sense of normalcy.
Noah was thus able to participate in a Christmas tree event at the Garde Républicaine, our kind-hearted sponsor. A magical moment where, for an instant, the illness faded away. These moments of happiness are precious for both the children and their parents.
Jessica wants to raise awareness about the reality of pediatric cancers today. Contrary to popular belief, these diseases are not all well-treated. Even though considerable progress has been made in recent years, funding for research on childhood cancers remains insufficient.
A National Week to Raise Awareness about Brain Cancers
Every year, Brain Awareness Week and the National Cancer Fight Week take place simultaneously, highlighting two major public health issues. These two key events, which this year take place from March 10 to 16, 2025, aim to raise awareness and mobilize researchers, healthcare professionals, associations, and citizens on the importance of funding research, particularly on brain tumors in children, adolescents, and young adults, the second most common form of cancer in pediatric oncology.
Jessica is therefore calling for stronger mobilization and donations to offer better chances of recovery to sick children. Every contribution counts to advance research and prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy. She is participating in our solidarity race “Enfants sans Cancer” to raise funds and accelerate research on pediatric cancers by mobilizing her family, friends, colleagues, and network.
Jessica’s fight, and that of many other families, is a call to action. Whether through donations, sharing their stories, or supporting associations, everyone can contribute. So that no child is deprived of their childhood because of a disease that, with more resources, could be better fought.
If this story touches you, do not hesitate to share, support, and act in favor of research against pediatric cancers.
Imagine for Margo’s Fight Against Brain Tumors
The Imagine for Margo association was created to continue the fight of Margo, who died from a brain tumor at the age of 14 due to a lack of treatment to cure her. Since then, the association has been particularly mobilized against brain cancers so that no other family hears that there is no therapeutic solution to cure their child. Since 2011, we have funded 27 innovative research projects dedicated to brain tumors out of the 78 programs funded in total.
Thanks to our donors and partners, we can support the scientific community so that research progresses every year in the understanding and treatment of brain cancers. Advances in neuroscience and oncology are improving the care of children, adolescents, and young adults with brain cancer. Artificial intelligence, immunotherapy, and new imaging techniques are paving the way for more targeted, effective, and less invasive treatments. These advances are a hope for the future.
“The fight against brain cancer in children, adolescents, and young adults is far from over, but thanks to our mobilization, our weapons are much more formidable than they were 14 years ago,” Patricia Blanc, president of Imagine for Margo.
Funding research is therefore essential to offer new perspectives to patients and their families. Every donation and every initiative counts to advance science and improve care.
How to Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer?
Everyone can act at their level to advance the fight against cancer:
- Make a donation to Imagine for Margo, which funds research and supports patients and their families.
- Participate in solidarity events, such as our “Enfants sans Cancer” races.
- Organize an action and/or fundraising event.
- Share our news, awareness campaigns, and testimonials that we publish on our website and social networks.
- Get involved as a volunteer and help us in our missions.
Together, let’s act against pediatric cancers! GO, FIGHT, WIN!