Ella was diagnosed April 29th 2008 with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. This is a rare, aggressive, non-operable tumor located in the pons area of the brainstem. The prognosis for this type of tumor is extremely grim. There is no cure, no known effective treatment except for radiation-which, for some, provides only temporary relief of the symptoms. Ella saw the face of Jesus on Wednesday, February 8th while at home with her family.
Proceeds of the Chick-fil-A Race Series: Raleigh will go to fight for children like Ella. Ella's supporters believe in the work that The Cure Starts Now and The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation do. They are partnering to make this race a reality and to save children diagnosed with cancer and brain tumors.
