The Pablove Foundation is a US pediatric cancer
nonprofit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
organization founded by Jo Ann Thrailkill and
Jeff Castelaz
Jeff Castelaz founded Cast Management and co-founded The Pablove Foundation. He also Co-Founded and was CEO of Los Angeles-based Dangerbird Records, and was the president of Elektra Records.
Career beginnings
Castelaz began working in music ...
. The organization is named for Thrailkill and Castelaz's son, Pablo Thrailkill Castelaz, who, in 2009, at six years old died from
Wilms' tumor
Wilms' tumor or Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children, rarely in adults.; and occurs most commonly as a renal tumor in child patients. It is named after Max Wilms, the German surg ...
, a rare form of childhood cancer.
The mission of The Pablove Foundation is to invest in underfunded, cutting-edge pediatric cancer research, and through the arts, improve the lives of children who have cancer. They also provide information to parents of children with cancer.
Pablove Shutterbugs
The Shutterbug program provides cameras and lessons for cancer patients to learn photography. The programs include classes at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
The foundation sponsored some of the Shutterbug participants to capture the Golden Globes.
Events
* Pablove Across America
References
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External links
Official site
Cancer charities in the United States
Pediatric cancers
Medical and health organizations based in California