Gabriella's Smile

Gabriella means "God is my strength." Always unafraid, Gabriella Torres was so brave and daring in all she ever did. She was tiny in stature but her presence stood tall. "Baby G." as she was known to her friends and family, was a born leader and always acted "like a boss." This little bossy pants was known for her strength and her beautiful smile which could light up a room. Gabriella was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, or DIPG, in March, 2015. DIPG is an aggressive and inoperable brain tumor which primarily affects children between the ages of 5 and 10. Unlike any other pediatric cancers, there has been little progress in improving treatment and cures for DIPG.