what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $3KSTUDENTS WERE EDUCATED IN NEUROSCIENCE FIELDS WHICH INCLUDE MEDICAL, RESEARCH LABS AND PHILANTHROPY. THESE ARE MONTHLY PROGRAMS STARTING IN AUGUST AND ENDING IN APRIL. SEVEN STUDENTS ARE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AN ADDITIONAL 50 STUDENTS ARE IN ATTENDANCE AT OUR MEETINGS.
what they call their work
what they do
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Youth Career Exposure in Medicine & Science 5 activities
- Educational Tours and LecturesOrganizes educational experiences for students, including tours of medical facilities like a Proton Beam Radiation Unit and TGen, a lecture on radiation therapy, and an observation of live brain surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute.
- Educational Tours and LecturesOrganizes educational tours of medical facilities such as a Proton Beam Radiation Unit and TGen, and facilitates observations of live brain surgeries at Barrow. The organization also arranges lectures on radiation therapy by medical professionals.
- Educational and Experiential ProgramsOrganizes educational tours and lectures, including visits to a Proton Beam Radiation Unit, TGen, and observations of live brain surgery, to provide students and the public with insights into brain tumor treatment and research.
- Facilitate educational experiences in brain tumor research and treatmentOrganizes tours and educational events for students at leading research and medical institutions, including TGen, the Proton Beam Radiation Unit, and live brain surgery observations at Barrow Neurological Institute, along with expert lectures such as one by Dr. Ahmed on radiation therapy.
- Supports student engagement and leadership in brain tumor advocacyEngages students in leadership, philanthropy, and peer support by organizing educational and awareness activities, including tours of research and treatment facilities (e.g., TGen, Proton Beam Radiation Unit), observation of live brain surgeries at Barrow Neurological Institute, and lectures by medical experts such as Dr. Ahmed.
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Youth Education & Peer Support Programs 4 activities
- Student Support and EngagementSupports students fighting brain tumors by connecting them with peers and fostering leadership and philanthropy among youth. The organization also offers volunteer opportunities to students to support its activities.
- Student Support and EngagementSupports students fighting brain tumors by connecting them with peers and fostering leadership and philanthropy among youth. The organization also offers volunteer opportunities to engage students in its activities.
- Student Support and EngagementSupports students fighting brain tumors by connecting them with peers and fostering leadership and philanthropy among youth. The organization also offers volunteer opportunities to support its activities.
- Support student engagement and leadership development for youth philanthropyFosters youth leadership and philanthropy by connecting students affected by brain tumors with peer networks and involving them in organizational activities and events.
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Community Event Calendar Management 1 activity
- Public Information and CommunicationMaintains a calendar of events, provides updates on brain tumor research and organizational activities, and operates a contact form to respond to public inquiries.
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Uncategorized 11 activities
- Distribute funds to support brain tumor researchAllocates 93% of funds raised to institutions conducting brain tumor research, including Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Children's Hospital, the National Brain Tumor Society, and TGen.
- Distributes raised funds to support brain tumor researchAllocates 93% of funds raised to institutions conducting brain tumor research, including Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Children's Hospital, the National Brain Tumor Society, and TGen.
- Funding Brain Tumor Research InstitutionsDistributes a significant portion of funds raised (93%) to institutions such as Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Children's Hospital, the National Brain Tumor Society, and TGen to directly support brain tumor research.
- Fundraising for Brain Tumor ResearchOrganizes annual walk-a-thons and cure-a-thons in Scottsdale, AZ, and at university campuses in Tucson and Tempe, to raise funds for brain tumor research. These events involve community and corporate participation, with over $2.6 million raised since 2002.
- Fundraising for Brain Tumor ResearchOrganizes annual walk-a-thons and "Cure-a-thon" events in Scottsdale, AZ, and at university campuses (University of Arizona, ASU, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix) to raise donations for brain tumor research. These events have raised over $2.6 million since 2002, with 93% of funds distributed to institutions like Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Children's Hospital, the National Brain Tumor Society, and TGen.
- Fundraising for Brain Tumor ResearchOrganizes annual walk-a-thons and cure-a-thons in Scottsdale, AZ, and at university campuses (University of Arizona, ASU, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix) to raise donations for brain tumor research. These events have raised over $2.6 million since 2002, with 93% of funds distributed to institutions like Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Children's Hospital, the National Brain Tumor Society, and TGen.
- Maintain public event calendar and organize recognition eventsManages a calendar of events to inform the public about organizational activities and hosts award ceremonies to recognize contributions and achievements.
- Organize annual fundraising walk-a-thons and cure-a-thonsHosts annual walk-a-thon and cure-a-thon events in Scottsdale, AZ, and at universities including the University of Arizona, ASU, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, to raise funds and awareness for brain tumor research. The 2016 Phoenix/Scottsdale walk-a-thon drew over 3,000 students and raised over $200,000, contributing to a total of more than $2.6 million raised since 2002.
- Organizes annual fundraising and awareness events (walk-a-thons and cure-a-thons)Hosts annual walk-a-thons and cure-a-thons in Scottsdale, AZ, and at universities including the University of Arizona, ASU, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix campus to raise funds and awareness for brain tumor research. Events have drawn over 3,000 students and raised over $200,000 in a single year, with total donations exceeding $2.6 million since 2002.
- Provides public communication and engagement infrastructureMaintains a contact form to respond to public inquiries and publishes updates on brain tumor research and organizational activities through a calendar of events and other communications.
- Recognizes contributions through award ceremoniesOrganizes award ceremonies to recognize individuals or groups contributing to the organization’s mission.
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who runs it
- ABBY OSTKE — STUDENT DIRECT
- ADAM BURNS — STUDENT DIRECT
- ADREINNE SCHECK PhD — BOARD MEMBER
- AMUTHA RAJASUNDARUM — STUDENT DIRECT
- AUTRIA ASHTIANI — STUDENT DIRECT
- JESSE HIGGINS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTIN KAYE MD — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTEO HUISH — STUDENT DIRECT
- MIKAELA GIBSON — BOARD MEMBER
- RON HIRSCH — Vice President
- STEVE GLASSMAN — FOUNDER
- VINESH KOTHARI — STUDENT DIRECT
- WENDY KAYE MD — President
who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Receives a portion of purchases made through AmazonSmile.
- Barrow Partner — Hosted a live brain surgery observation.
- Barrow Neurological Institute Partner — Beneficiary of funds raised by SSBTR
- Barrow Neurological Institute Partner — Recipient of distributed funds for brain tumor research.
- Fry's Grocery Partner — Receives donations when supporters link their Fry's Grocery Club Card.
- GoodSearch Partner — Receives payments for every search conducted using the GoodSearch engine.
- GoodShop Partner — Receives a portion of purchases made through GoodShop at various establishments.
- Mayo Hospital Partner — Hosted a Proton Beam Radiation Unit Tour and lecture on radiation therapy.
- National Brain Tumor Society Partner — Beneficiary of funds raised by SSBTR
- National Brain Tumor Society Partner — Recipient of distributed funds for brain tumor research.
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Partner — Beneficiary of funds raised by SSBTR
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Partner — Recipient of distributed funds for brain tumor research.
- Saguaro High School Partner — Hosted a "Cure-A-Thon" event.
- TGen Partner — Hosted a tour.
- TGen Partner — Recipient of distributed funds for brain tumor research.
- Translational Genomic Research Institute (TGen) Partner — Beneficiary of funds raised by SSBTR
- University of Arizona Medical Research Partner — Beneficiary of funds raised by SSBTR
- dedicated volunteer adults Partner — Volunteer adults work alongside students to support the organization's mission.