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Late Daughter's Legacy Fuels Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser
31 Jul
Summary
- Golf tournament supports pediatric brain cancer research and families.
- Foundation honors late daughter Ayla, who died of DIPG brain cancer.
- Event aims to raise awareness and funds for critical childhood cancer research.
The Ayla Foundation, established by Tim and Erin Slivka, is hosting its inaugural Hope on the Green golf tournament on Monday at Manchester Country Club. This event honors their late daughter, Ayla, who succumbed to diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare childhood brain cancer, in 2022 at age 6.
The tournament is dedicated to advancing pediatric brain cancer research, with a specific focus on DIPG, which receives minimal funding. It also seeks to alleviate the financial strain on families battling the disease, a burden the Slivkas understand intimately. Their foundation has already provided support to approximately 30 families, recognizing that many deplete their savings due to treatment-related travel and medical costs.
The event will feature a day of golf, followed by live music, auctions, and family activities. The choice of Manchester Country Club holds personal significance for the Slivkas, as it's where they became engaged. Through events like Hope on the Green, the foundation aims to increase awareness, advocate for affected children, and secure vital funding for research and family assistance.
