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Jun 7, 2026

2nd ANNUAL STEPS TOWARD A CURE 5K 2026

Runners participating in a nonprofit 1-mile fun run and 5K community charity fundraiser.

Dec 2, 2025

GIVING TUES 2025

Looking back at Giving Tuesday 2025 with The Max Pound Foundation! Live music, a delicious buffet, and community support all came together to benefit pediatric brain cancer research.

Sep 26, 2025

GOLDOUT 2025!

Woodson Highschool Students gathered under Friday night lights wearing gold at GOLDOUT 2025 to honor Max Pound and support kids fighting cancer at the senior football game.

Aug 9, 2025

HAPPY DAYS!

Max Pound holding an ice cream cone at Sanctuary Dairy Farm. “Happy Days!” fundraiser, promoting pediatric brain cancer awareness and support, with text reading “scoop. smile. support.” and icons for ice cream, smile, and brain on the side.

Jun 8, 2025

RACE TOWARD A CURE 5K and Fun Run

Participants of all ages running and walking at the 2025 Steps Toward a Cure 5K, a community event organized by The Max Pound Foundation to raise awareness and funds for children fighting brain cancer.

Sep 6, 2024

GOLDOUT 2024!

At GOLDOUT 2024, the Cavaliers and community united under Friday night lights in September 2024 to raise awareness and support pediatric brain cancer research during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Jun 24, 2024

3rd Annual Wahoo Night: Flipping the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer!

Jun 17, 2024

STRIDES FOR PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER

Runners and volunteers power through the rain at the May 2024 Strides for Pediatric Brain Cancer 5K at Woodson High School, raising awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumor research through The Max Pound Foundation.

Dec 17, 2023

LISTEN TO OUR FIRST PODCAST

Listen to Max Pound’s Pediatric CNS Cancer Story – Help and Hope Happen Here Podcast

In December 2023, Carol Pound shares her son Max’s pediatric brain cancer journey with Mark Levine on the Help and Hope Happen Here podcast, raising awareness of pediatric CNS tumors and supporting families.

Sep 23, 2023

IT'S A GOLDOUT!

Students and supporters at WT Woodson High School wearing gold shirts during the 2023 Gold Out event, raising awareness and funds for pediatric brain cancer through the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Jun 22, 2023

1ST ANNUAL IRON MAX AWARD

Iron Max Award presented to Wakefield Chapel Wahoos swimmers honoring youth leadership and team spirit.

Apr 14, 2023

THE NEED FOR SPEED

The Max Pound Invitational at Autobahn Speedway brought together junior racers, Autobahn, and the Lilabean Foundation to raise critical funds and awareness for pediatric brain cancer research. Honoring the legacy of young racer Max Pound, the inaugural event supported innovative research for children with brain cancer, highlighting the power of community-driven fundraising and the growing commitment to pediatric neuro-oncology initiatives.

Dec 16, 2022

#MAXSTRONG HATS

Max Pound at Frost Middle School in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia, sharing his story to support pediatric cancer charities. Through the MaxStrong Hats initiative, Max partnered with his middle school community to raise funds and collect 584 hats for Ellie’s Hats, providing comfort and support to children battling pediatric cancer and pediatric brain cancer across the region.

Dec 2, 2021

SPECIAL DELIVERY

Max Pound holding donation gift bags for pediatric cancer patients at Children’s National Hospital. Through The Max Pound Foundation, Max raised over $10,000 to support children battling pediatric brain cancer and other pediatric cancers, advancing patient support and awareness aligned with the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) and pediatric neuro-oncology research initiatives.

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