Clay Bears Spread Joy at Summer Camps

Pumpkin Bash 2025

Thank you to all our sponsors, families, and guests who joined us on October 29 at Eastern Market in Washington, D.C.! We heard from policy makers, pharmaceutical leaders and patients, enjoyed an update and video on the Clay Bear program, and voted on some over-the-top creative pumpkins. This was our 10th year anniversary of raising money and awareness for juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA) — the most common pediatric brain tumor affecting over 20,000 children in the U.S.

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Clay Bear 2024 - 2025 Highlights

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Meet the Scientists Behind the Breakthroughs

In the ever-evolving world of scientific discovery, breakthroughs often capture headlines and spark public imagination. But behind these monumental achievements are dedicated scientists, tirelessly working to push the boundaries of knowledge.

Oct 16

Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma (JPA)

Understanding Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma (JPA): 5 Key Facts

Oct 1

Our Impact

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

Aug 18

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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.