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Christian, father, husband and Co-founder, Miles of Hope Fund @OSInstitute — searching for a cure for osteosarcoma, honoring God and Miles

Houston, Texas
Joined May 2022
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Focused and Fun - How do we do that? We drive fast Go Karts with oncologists! 🏁🏁 3rd Annual RaceforHope — all going directly to osteosarcoma research with @OSInstitute. Our 3rd research study funded in search of a cure. We fight for Miles - Join us osinst.org/hartz-fund/
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Miles Hartz - Smart. Fearless. Genuine. He fought osteosarcoma for 5 years and passed in 2023. Searching for a cure to osteosarcoma by funding research - Miles' Way - focused and fun. osinst.org/hartz-fund/
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Become an OSI Ambassador and join a community focused on finding a cure for osteosarcoma. Use your unique skills and experiences to advocate for research. Start the journey: osinst.org/ways-to-help/#amb…
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Isidro Cortés-Ciriano, PhD, performed genome sequencing on a tumor and reconstructed its evolution. This discovery will hopefully inform which solutions are most effective in fighting osteosarcoma. osinst.org/blog/cortes-ciria…
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100% of all OSI donations go directly toward osteosarcoma research, thanks to the QuadW Foundation which covers our administrative expenses. Help us find a research breakthrough in 2026. Donate today: osinst.org/donate
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THIS 👇🏽
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At 17, Brandon Morgan faced osteosarcoma head-on and documented every step. His film 30 Weeks shows the truth behind this disease and its treatment. Now in remission, Brandon is using his voice to raise awareness. Read more stories like Brandon’s: osinst.org/blog
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A $500K project led by John Maris, MD (@ChildrensPhila) with Alejandro Sweet-Cordero, MD (@UCSF) is developing more precise CAR T-cell therapies that target proteins on osteosarcoma cells. Read more: osinst.org/blog/2025-grant-r… #ChildhoodCancerReasearch #CancerResearch
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Come race with us to cure osteosarcoma. 2nd Annual Race for Hope on May 9, 2025, at Speedsportz Race Park in New Caney, TX! Inspired by Miles’ Hartz the event raises funds for osteosarcoma research,100% of proceeds making a difference. More info osinst.org/race-for-hope-202…
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In honor of Milo, two college students and their fraternity raised $33,000 for #osteosarcoma research so others don’t have to go through the pain of losing their “brother.” osinst.org/team-milo/
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We had the lovely opportunity to share our OutSmarting Osteosarcoma Grants with The Cancer Letter. Read here: cancerletter.com/in-brief/20… #MIBAgents #MakeItBetter #osteosarcoma #grant #nonprofit #TheCancerLetter
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Precision oncology is a form of #personalizedmedicine that is transforming cancer care. But for rare cancers like #osteosarcoma, there is still a lot of work to be done. @janeway_MD, senior physician at @Dana-Farber, explains: osinst.org/precision-oncolog…
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Osteosarcoma is a rare childhood cancer that has impacted our son Miles’ life forever. Our family is focused on raising awareness and needed funding towards a cure. Thank you to our Founding Members, family and friends for joining us on this journey! osinst.org/hartz-fund
The OSI is delighted to announce that the Hartz Family Osteosarcoma Fund at the OSI, which has raised $130,000 to date, will support a research project at MD Anderson conducted by Dr. Richard Gorlick, a preeminent pediatric oncologist! Learn more at osinst.org/a-paradigm-shift-….
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The newly established Hartz Family Osteosarcoma Fund at the OSI has raised over $130,000 towards the cure for osteosarcoma! Learn more about the OSI's funding partnership opportunities at osinst.org/donate/#patient-f….
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🎗️We need more OsteoSurvivors, we need more hope for kids like Ally facing osteosarcoma. Ally was diagnosed in January 2016, and has been in treatment ever since. ✨Give today and support research, patient support programs, & educational resources. 👉mibagents.org/giving
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60 minutes coverage of rare osteosarcoma trial. I pray this creates awareness and more funding for a cure.
The FDA has approved a Phase II clinical trial using modified listeria to treat young adults and children with recurrent osteosarcoma that’s spread to their lungs. @andersoncooper was with teenager Krystie Gomes when she received a listeria infusion. cbsn.ws/3F7D2BZ
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Despite our best laid plans, God has some ideas of His own for our lives. When we focus less on figuring out our own plans and more on knowing and enjoying God, we begin to see the future He has in store for us–His perfect plan–unfold.
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Dear Chief Twit - @elonmusk – We know you care about what is underfunded, overlooked, and yet more than worthy. Pediatric cancer receives a scant 4% of federal research dollars. The Osteosarcoma Institute in Dallas has invested millions of dollars towards the most promising
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