Trial Blazers for Kids is a foundation created by my brother, Josh Kestler, and my sister-in-law, Gallite Kestler, to honor their son (my nephew), Jake Kestler. Jake passed away in 2019 at the age of 14 after a long battle with Leukemia followed by a long battle with Stage IV Glioblastoma. Jake’s challenging journey opened their eyes to the very limited treatment options available for pediatrics with difficult, rare cancers particularly in the clinical trial space. Pediatric cancer research continues to be severely underfunded when compared to adult cancer research. Trial Blazers for Kids delivers hope to children like Jake and their families by funding innovative pediatric clinical trials which may help provide cures, extend lives and improve treatment options for pediatric cancers. We are on a mission to honor Jake’s life by helping to make a difference in the lives of other children facing similar challenges.


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Trial Blazers for Kids

Jake and Uncle Adam