Last May, we at News4 introduced you to Finn Cusick, a brave boy from Charles County who was battling a rare form of brain cancer. The 10-year-old with a big heart inspired the movement “Finn’s Fierce Fight,” and brought together a community in his support.
Finn died peacefully at home in December, but his family is determined to carry on his legacy and help other kids. That’s why they started a new foundation this week, aimed at funding clinical trials to find a cure.
The rare and aggressive brain cancer that took Finn’s life, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma or DIPG, has no cure.
Despite the painful treatments, Finn’s parents say he always looked out for others, like his little sister Evie. But the fight was sometimes tough.
“I miss playing with everyone and talking to everyone,” Finn told News4 in May. “Everybody wants me to come back.”
It’s been just a few months since Finn died.
“[We] still cry …