Monkey in My Chair is a beneficial program from The Cure Starts Now that helps cancer patients stay connected to their classmates. Each child is provided with a "monkey kit" which includes a big stuffed monkey that takes their place in school when they are unable to be there.

“Rita the Book-Neck Girl” is a heartening tale of tolerance and friendship as crafted from the imaginations of two young sisters, Elena and Gracie Desserich. This tale promises to not only be a favorite bedtime story, but also one that we can all learn from. A portion of author proceeds benefits cancer research through The Cure Starts Now.

At The Cure Starts Now we believe that finding the cure for all cancers lies within finding the cure for one of the most elusive cancers, pediatric brain cancer. Learn more about brain cancer and what you can do to help find the homerun cure by curing one child at a time.