Fight Like the Averys
F.L.A.G. Grant
In 2021, The Uncle Kory Foundation pledged to fund the Fight Like the Averys Grant (F.L.A.G.) each year. This $50,000 yearly grant is dedicated to funding pediatric brain cancer research, and when possible, specifically medulloblastoma.
The Avery Family, while braving the devastating diagnosis and loss of both of their children, Kalea and Noah to medulloblastoma brain cancer, have also shined a light on the serious need for better pediatric cancer research. To date, only 4% of national funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) goes to pediatric cancers. Together with the Avery Family we want to raise awareness of this grotesque disparity and work to fund better research now.
As of January, 2025, we have funded $200,000 towards medulloblastoma grants in the Avery Family’s honor.
Each fall, the Uncle Kory Foundation accepts Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the F.L.A.G. Grant.
Application process for the 2025 Award will open in September.
In September of 2025, please utilize our online form to apply. Those selected to continue in the application process will be contacted by November 15, 2025.
Please email UKF for further questions on the application process.
The Avery Family knows the true meaning of the word fight. When parents Duncan & Nohea Avery learned that their 7 year-old daughter, Kalea, was diagnosed with a brain tumor, they were prepared to fight. Thirteen days later, when their 5 year-old son, Noah, was diagnosed with the same tumor, they knew they had to double down. As the Avery Family has navigated their cancer battle, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) has provided comfort, resources, and been a constant source of support. As mom Nohea knows all too well, childhood cancer is not the same as other cancers. “So much more research needs to be done for better and safer treatments for these little bodies. That’s why foundations and things like the Tour de Pier are so important.” Cancer does not take it easy on children. Since their initial battles, both Noah & Kalea had a cancer recurrence, and CSC was there to assist them. Sweet Kalea passed away on September 1st, 2022, and Noah, Nono, passed away on December 16th, 2022. Our love and fight continues for the Avery Family.
Funds raised by the Uncle Kory Foundation and Tour de Pier help fund research and make support programs possible to ensure that families never have to face this disease alone. Fight like the Averys.