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spook-tacular is coming this October

Pumpkin Bash 2025

Join us for a night of fun, creativity, and impact at the Pumpkin Bash, supporting Imagine An Answer to Kids’ Brain Cancer. This special event raises critical funds and awareness in the fight against juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA) — the most common pediatric brain tumor affecting over 20,000 children in the U.S.

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Our Impact

magine An Answer has helped unlock critical breakthroughs in treating pediatric low-grade gliomas — the most common brain tumors in children.

Aug 18

Annual Congressional Pumpkin Carving Contest - Pumpkin Bash Event

Pumpkin Bash Event - October 29, 2025

Every year, Members of Congress and their Staff compete in the Congressional Pumpkin Carving Contest. This event is a great opportunity for Representatives and Senators to come together and support efforts to develop new treatments for pediatric brain tumors. Congressional Offices may carve the pumpkins but YOU get to decide the best!

Jun 16

Clay Bears Spread Joy at Summer Camps

This summer, something truly heartwarming took place at Camp Sunrise and Camp Fantastic—special camps where children undergoing treatment and their families find a much-needed respite filled with sunshine, laughter, and healing.

Jun 16

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Our Mission

Imagine An Answer (IAA) was formed in 2015, several years after we had learned that our son Clay, then 3, had a brain tumor.

To drive progress towards a cure, IAA connects and funds scientific researchers nationwide who are working on innovative treatments to resources in the Washington, DC community and within the federal government.

IAA has raised over $2 million to-date, and now have dedicated scientists working in two world-class pediatric hospitals. Imagine where we can go with your help and our persistence!

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Our Challenge

BRAIN TUMORS

are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children

1/3

of children's brain tumors are pediatric low-grade gliomas (PLGG)

50%

of PLGGS will experience PFS* if there is residual tumor following surgery

In 2020, the US government allocated more than $6B towards cancer research. In 2021, only 1.2% of those funds went towards pediatric cancer research, and only 9% of those funds went towards brain cancer research. To help us continue driving pediatric brain cancer research forward, consider becoming a donor.