20: Curing Cancer with Dr. Mike Olin and Dr. Chris Moertel

Unstoppable: Stories that Move

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In this powerful episode, tumor immunologist Dr. Mike Olin and pediatric neuro-oncologist Dr. Chris Moertel share how a University of Minnesota discovery, centered on the immune-silencing molecule CD200, sparked a revolutionary clinical trial for one of the deadliest childhood brain cancers.

They reveal what it took to get the drug into children, the upcoming Phase 2 trial, and exactly why donor support is the only thing that moves this work forward.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The discovery that changed everything: Blocking CD200 so the immune system can finally recognize the tumor.
• From idea to children: Adult testing ➜ FDA approval ➜ pediatric Phase 1 trial now underway.
• The next critical step: A multi-site Phase 2 trial led by PI Dr. Anne Bendel, designed to prove efficacy and unlock fast-track access for kids.
• A smarter, more affordable approach: Focused ultrasound that replaces costly tumor-lysate vaccines and boosts survival in early models.
• Why funding is urgent: Drug manufacturing, MRI imaging, lab testing, regulatory oversight, and even travel and lodging for families—all dependent on donations.
• The broader impact: This discovery may also help patients with breast-to-brain metastases and other CD200-positive tumors.

Why your donation matters:

Every dollar directly accelerates:

• More kids enrolled in trials
• More drug manufactured and delivered
• More MRIs, labs, and safety testing completed
• More families able to travel for treatment
• Faster progress toward FDA fast-track approval

Every contribution moves a child closer to treatment.

Support Sally’s mission to raise $1 million for medical research and help bring life-saving treatment to children who need it now.

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