Get Involved to Support our Mission

You can play an important part in building the Gray Matters Foundation and becoming a special person in the life of a brain tumor patient. When you support the Foundation you become a part of a growing community of caring people.

Our ever-increasing number of supporters make the work of Gray Matters happen and we invite you to take part in the fun! We appreciate your support, whether you choose to make a financial donation or give of your time and talent, and we know that the survivors who face brain tumors are appreciative as well.

Visit our Events Gallery to view some of the events that the Gray Matters Foundation has been a part of!

Sign up to be an Official Gray Matters Brain Buddie

Gray Matters Brain Buddies are the official support group of the Foundation and everyone is invited to sign up. The Brain Buddies are brain tumor survivors, family and friends, caregivers, doctors and nurses and others, all coming together to support one another and raise awareness of brain tumors. Click on the button below to get started.

Add your photo to the Tongues at Tumors Gallery

Want to see your smiling face on our site and show the world that you, too, think brain tumors stink? Grab a camera and a friend, stick out your tongue and snap a photo for the Tongues at Tumors Photo Gallery. Send us your digital photo and include your name and contact information so we can acknowledge and verify it.

Volunteer your time and talent

As a new and growing organization, we have many opportunities for you to become involved and to contribute your time and special talents to the foundation. Some of the ways you can get involved are here. Email us to learn more.

  • Send emails or cards to your network of family, friends and colleagues to tell them about the foundation and our mission and encourage them to become Brain Buddies.
  • Serve on a fundraising or program event committee or be an on-event volunteer, or create and host a personal fundraising event.
  • Work on marketing and public relations projects.
  • Add a link for the Gray Matters Foundation website to your personal blog, website or social network site.

Become a program or activity sponsor

We have created outstanding opportunities for individuals and companies to sponsor a special program, campaign or activity and make a significant impact on our work. We invite you to consider being a sponsor of this website, our email newsletter, the upcoming Tongues at Tumors campaign, a fundraising event or our turtle logo products. To learn more call us at 623-205-6446 or send us an email.

Add your name to the Gray Matters Foundation mailing list for news and updates

Register to be on regular mail mailing list: Send your name, address and email address to the foundation by regular mail or email. You can also Subscribe to our online, opt-in newsletter and stay updated on what is going on at the foundation. To subscribe, just fill out “Sign up for our Newsletter” the form to the left.