2023 Impact
Despite just becoming a foundation in the Spring of 2023, we were able to make a huge impact in the world of pediatric cancer research. We were able to raise and then donate over $50,000. After interviewing several research organizations and institutions, we chose the labs of Dr. Cassie Kline, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Dr. Michelle Monje, of Lucile Packard Hospital for Children to receive $25,000 each. Our donation at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was matched up to $21,000, making a total of $71,000 being donated in Taylor Anne’s honor to fund pediatric cancer research. In addition to the funds raised, we were able to share Taylor’s story across the globe reaching thousands. Our foundation has received donations from coast to coast and together we are raising awareness on the need for more funding for pediatric cancer research. Together we have and will continue to make a difference!
2023 Recipients of Research Funds
Dr. Cassie Kline
Dr. Cassie Kline works at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as an attending physician and the director of clinical research in Neuro-Oncology. Currently, Dr. Kline along with Dr. Jess Foster are working towards new therapy options, that provide safer, less toxic approaches to treating DMGs. With the support of the Taylor Anne Foundation, they are working to test mRNA GD2-directed CAR T cell therapy in a preclinical study, which will provide information needed on the best route of delivery and dosing to move into a Phase 1 clinical trial.
Dr. Michelle Monje
Dr. Michelle Monje works at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, as a neuro-oncologist and neurologist. Her research lab has been leading the way in CAR T, seeing unprecedented results in tough to treat pediatric brain tumors. With the support of the Taylor Anne Foundation, her research lab will continue to work on finding hopeful treatments for DIPG, osteosarcomas, and neuroblastomas with more studies on the horizon.