Bravely fighting for kids with pediatric cancer until there is a cure.

In honor of McKenna Royer

The Brave Like McKenna Mission

Brave Like McKenna empowers children and families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis and supports pediatric cancer research. The Brave Like McKenna Foundation’s proceeds will raise awareness, help bridge the research funding gap and meet the needs of children and families faced with pediatric cancer.

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Need Assistance?

Families with a child (age 0-20) who has been diagnosed with cancer are eligible to apply for financial assistance.

Resources

Learn more about DIPG/DMG and pediatric cancer .

Events

We’d love for you to join us at an upcoming foundation event to help us raise awareness for childhood cancer!

Upcoming Brave Like McKenna Events

Golf Tournament

Varies
May 10, 2027
Falcon Ridge Golf Course

The Brave Like McKenna Golf Tournament is our largest fundraiser of the year. The 2027 Golf Tournament will be held at Falcon Ridge Golf Course.

Registration Opens Soon

Glow Walk

$14
September 12, 2026
6-9 pm

Join us for our 3rd annual Glow Walk at Mill Valley High School to honor McKenna’s birthday month and childhood cancer awareness month.

Giving Tuesday

Varies
December 1, 2026
All Day

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement encouraging people to support charities! We appreciate your support of our foundation!

Info Coming Soon

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McKenna’s Story

The Brave Like McKenna Foundation was created in honor of our daughter, McKenna Royer, who lost her battle to DMG February 26, 2024. McKenna courageously and bravely battled DMG, a rare and aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer. She marched through treatments and physical setbacks with such determination.

Learn more about our story