Courage for Carter

03/31/2026

Don’t forget to register for Carter’s 2nd Cancer Stomp!!!
If you want to make sure you get your shirt size, please be registered by May 2nd!!

All info is at:
https://events.thecurestartsnow.org/carters-cancer-stomp/?_gl=1*iki7ei*_ga*MTA5OTIwMTk1OC4xNzY4MTQ4ODM4*_ga_0SD681KJ6E*czE3NzQ5OTE5MDIkbzYkZzEkdDE3NzQ5OTE5MjckajM1JGwwJGgw

03/16/2026

02/20/2026

This is why I advocate so much!
Claire is now the 4th child linked with Marshall county to be diagnosed with DIPG!!

Jaisyn Reese-Plymouth
Carter King (my son)-Plymouth
Sophie Petz-Argos
Claire Schmitt- mom is Plymouth alumni

Something is going on!! They say this is “rare”! They say there’s no known cause and so far there’s no cure.

Claire’s family needs your help for them to help give Claire the absolute best life they can! I’ve been in her shoes and every single bit of donations goes for bills, medication, groceries, gas, necessities while youre traveling for the hospital, and the child’s bucket list. It’s very needed and appreciated!!!

Please go to help support this family next weekend and also please help us fight to find a cure!!

Claire Schmitt, was diagnosed with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma)—an inoperable, terminal brain tumor on November 4th, 2025.

She is the daughter of Jordan and Cierra Schmitt and the little sister to Henry. She is the grand daughter of Kirk and Dianna Weiss, Greg and Jessica Carroll, and Joe and Sue Schmitt.

Marshall County is being invited to support this beautiful family by attending a Chicken and Noodle Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Plymouth Community Church from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $15 a ticket and all proceeds will go directly to Claire and her family. This dinner is an opportunity for the community to surround the family with love, prayer and tangible support. Dinner is available dine in or carry out and will include chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and a bottle of water.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Life Plex welcome desk, The Coffee Lodge & Bakery, or by contacting one of her grandparents. You can also access a venmo link on the social media and on flyers around Marshall County. Tickets will also be available at the door.

02/16/2026

What we would have given to see our child grow up…

02/09/2026

A family never forgets the moment they’re told there is no cure.
We know that moment. And we refuse to accept it.

“Uncurable Is Unacceptable” is more than a tagline — it’s how we fight.
With urgency. With hope. With everything we have.

Stand with us, take the pledge: https://thecurestartsnow.org/unacceptable

10/18/2025

Join us on June 20th for Carter's Cancer Stomp 5k! Fun for everyone, our 5k will include color explosions and Halloween obstacles. After you've crossed the finish line, hang out for our silent auction, costume contest, and meet with local businesses. All proceeds benefit the Indiana (Courage for Car...

10/03/2025

Big news: We’re Platinum!🏆

The Cure Starts Now has once again earned the 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. This is the highest recognition for nonprofit accountability that fewer than 1% of organizations reach, and one that we’ve worked hard to achieve and maintain every year since our founding.

It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to openness, accountability, and stewardship. And means we can proudly say that every dollar you donate is fueling bold, collaborative research that fights the toughest pediatric brain cancers, so we can unlock a universal cure for all.💛

Thank you for fighting with us!

10/03/2025

September may be over, but childhood cancer lasts all year. Let's work to change the stats.

Donate today, because kids can't fight cancer alone!®: https://www.acco.org/donate/