Supporting families.
Honoring resilience.
A family-founded nonprofit walking alongside children and families affected by retinoblastoma. We offer care, build community, and raise funds to award scholarships to the young survivors we serve.
Who we are
The Retinoblastoma Resilience Project was founded in 2025 by Sophie Palyan, in loving memory of her brother, Grigor Palyan.
We exist to support the families who come after us: the parents hearing the diagnosis for the first time, the children navigating treatment, and the survivors carrying it forward.
Most retinoblastoma organizations focus on funding research. We are child-centered and family-first. We partner with organizations already doing the work on the ground.
Scholarships are a core pillar of our mission. We raise funds to award scholarships to children impacted by retinoblastoma, honoring their resilience and investing in the futures they are building beyond diagnosis.
Our full programs, resource library, and scholarship information are coming soon.
Help us show up for families.
Every contribution funds direct family support and scholarships for retinoblastoma survivors. 100% mission-driven.
Want to support us now? Email info@rbrproject.org.
Our application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is pending with the IRS. Once approved, contributions are generally deductible retroactive to our incorporation date.
Get in touch
For partnership inquiries, press, or general questions, we'd love to hear from you. We read every message.