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Choose a Program to Support

Decide where to make an impact by choosing a program that’s most meaningful to you.

 

Brain Tumor Research

Brain Tumor Research
Philanthropy is especially critical to support high risk, high reward research ideas. Innovative projects like these are less likely to be supported through traditional awards.
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Pediatric Brain Tumor Research

Pediatric Brain Tumor Research
Pediatric brain tumors pose unique challenges. Tackling these problems requires a different path of discovery towards better treatments, and even cures.
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
This fund supports the UCSF Neuro-Oncology Clinic infrastructure and staff required to develop and offer new clinical trials for patients with brain tumors.
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Caregiver Program

Caregiver Program
This program supports caregivers in their new, often overwhelming role. Empowering caregivers can make a big difference in improving quality of life for the entire family.
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Survivorship Program

Survivorship Program
This program ensures that brain tumor survivors receive the specialized care they need. Help us improve quality of life for survivors and prepare them for the next stage of their lives.
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Meningioma Research

Meningioma Program
This program brings together UCSF’s leading clinicians and scientists to better understand meningioma biology and provide more effective therapy to meningioma patients.
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Low-Grade Glioma Research

Low-Grade Glioma Program
This research program connects brain tumor researchers across the country, and is dedicated to improving diagnosis and treatment for low-grade glioma.
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Capurro Sand Brain Tumor Fund

Christina Capurro Sand Brain Tumor Fund
This fund supports glioblastoma research and expands supportive services to patients and families in Marin and Napa.
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Glial Tumor Neuroscience Program

Neuron
This program bridges basic neuroscience and translational glioma research, and is dedicated to improving glioma therapies and treatments for post-acute survivorship.
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Find the giving option that's right for you. 

However you give – in honor of a friend or loved one, with stocks and other securities, through a planned gift, or by establishing an endowment – your support has a profound impact on today's care and tomorrow's cures. 

Ways to Give 

If you would like to donate by check, please make your check payable to the UCSF Foundation. To ensure that your gift is directed to the correct fund, please write the name of the specific program on the check's memo line. All checks can be mailed to the following address: 

UCSF Foundation
P.O. Box 45339
San Francisco, CA 94145-0339 

To learn more about other ways to donate, or to speak with someone directly about your gift, please contact:

erica.hipp@ucsf.edu
(415) 476-0506