Fundraiser Launched For South Bay Man With Brain Cancer

Peter Dusevic, 41, of Rancho Palos Verdes, faces financial hardship due to aggressive brain cancer diagnosis.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:51pm

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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help Pere "Peter" Dusevic, 41, of Rancho Palos Verdes, an engineer with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Dusevic's wife, Kristen, started the fundraiser because the family faces financial hardship due to his diagnosis of grade 4 diffuse midline glioma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

Why it matters

Brain cancer is a devastating diagnosis, and the Dusevic family is facing significant medical expenses and lost income as they seek specialized care. The community has rallied to support the family through the GoFundMe campaign, which has already raised nearly $287,000, more than twice the original $100,000 goal.

The details

Kristen Dusevic, Peter's wife, explained that the family must pay out-of-pocket for cutting-edge treatments that offer the best chance for Peter. With Peter unable to work, Kristen has had to take time off from her job as an elementary school teacher to care for him full-time, while also looking after the couple's three children, Maja (10), Marina (8), and James (6). The financial strain is overwhelming as they try to cover their mortgage, bills, and daily expenses.

  • The GoFundMe campaign was launched seven days ago.

The players

Peter Dusevic

A 41-year-old engineer from Rancho Palos Verdes, California, who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, grade 4 diffuse midline glioma.

Kristen Dusevic

Peter's wife, who started the GoFundMe campaign to help the family cover medical expenses and lost income due to Peter's diagnosis. She has had to take time off from her job as an elementary school teacher to care for Peter full-time.

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What they’re saying

“We are seeking specialized care at different cancer centers dedicated to this type of cancer. Unfortunately, this means we must pay out of pocket for the cutting-edge treatments that offer him the best chance.”

— Kristen Dusevic, Peter's wife

“The financial strain is overwhelming as we try to cover our mortgage, bills, and daily expenses, all while making sure Pere receives the best possible care.”

— Kristen Dusevic, Peter's wife

What’s next

The GoFundMe campaign will remain active as the Dusevic family continues to seek specialized care and cover medical expenses.

The takeaway

The Dusevic family's story highlights the immense financial burden that can come with a devastating cancer diagnosis, and the power of community support to help families in need. The outpouring of donations to the GoFundMe campaign demonstrates the compassion of the local community.