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Ewing sarcoma is a deadly cancer that affects children and young adults. Dr. Gao and team know that these cancer cells depend on a special protein, ETV6, to stay alive. Certain natural fats inside the cell can weaken this protein and slow the cancer's growth. Dr. Gao and colleagues will learn exactly how these fats affect the cancer cells and will search for medicines that safely increase these fats to damage the tumor. Dr. Gao's research will open the door to new and gentler treatment options for children with Ewing sarcoma.

This grant is made possible through funding from D-Feet Cancer, The Dalton Fox Foundation and named in memory of Dalton, who is the inspiration for the Foundation that is lovingly led by his parents and sister. Dalton loved to tell good jokes and had a contagious sense of humor that lit up any room he walked into. Even on his worst days, he inspired his community and family with his positive outlook. He loved baseball, swimming, fishing and watching Marvel movies and while his time here was much too short, his memory continues to motivate so many. The Foundation is focused on fueling more research for Ewing sarcoma.