In Memory of
Lara Ibrahim
April 24, 1967 — April 19, 2026
Lara Ibrahim was a single mother of a 4 year old boy when she was diagnosed with appendix cancer. Though this news came as a huge shock, she quickly found the strength and motivation to fight back. Lara endured multiple rounds of chemotherapy and underwent a difficult cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. As the disease progressed and hospitalizations became more frequent, Lara’s goal was to make life as normal as possible for her young son. Even on her hardest days, she found the strength to walk him to school each day. Between grueling treatments, she planned joyful outings to the beach or playing in the park, adoring every minute with him.
After a courageous five-year battle, her family and now 9 year old son are left cherishing the many beautiful memories of Lara.
About the Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation
The Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation is a volunteer-led IRS-designated 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Foundation was created in 2008 by a community of individuals affected by Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
Our core mission is to:
- Fund and support research to discover new treatments for appendix cancer with the hope of one day finding a cure.
-Fund and support educational programs for health care professionals and patients/caregivers & families to keep pace with the evolving science.
-Increase awareness about this rare cancer.
All of our funding comes from fundraisers like this one created by patients, family, friends, and family foundations in honor or memory of loved ones.