Supporting Brain Tumor Research in Amy’s Memory

When my sister Amy was diagnosed at just 25, she often spoke about how devastating it was for young people like her to face a terminal diagnosis. Before she died, she said something has to change — that people like her deserve the chance to live long, full lives.

Our giving is about carrying forward her determination, supporting research that brings us closer to a cure, and ensuring that no family has to go through what ours did.

We chose to give through a donor-advised fund because it helps us be intentional. It allows us to plan ahead, prioritize our giving, and stay committed year after year to the causes that matter most to us. For us, that means making sure Amy’s legacy lives on through progress in brain tumor research.

Amy herself is my inspiration. Even while she was sick, she gave what she could — participating in clinical trials so that others might benefit in the future. Supporting NBTS every year is a way of honoring her courage and carrying on her wish that things would be different for the next generation of patients.

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