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  • Monthly Giving

    Every month, children are diagnosed with brain tumors. Your support fuels research consistently, reliably, and when it matters most.

  • Stocks

    Donating appreciated stock is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support PNOC. You may be able to avoid capital gains tax entirely while receiving a charitable deduction.

  • Life Insurance

    Naming PNOC Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy costs nothing today and can create a meaningful future gift.

  • Memorial & Tribute Gifts

    Honor someone who meant everything to you with a gift in their name. Memorial and tribute donations fund the research that gives families facing pediatric brain cancer more time and hope.

  • In-Kind Donations

    Goods and services keep our operations running. If you have something to offer, whether it's professional services, auction items, or event supplies, we want to hear from you.

  • Wills & Bequests

    Create a lasting legacy for children with brain tumors by including PNOC Foundation in your will or estate plan. Learn how bequests work and access sample language.

  • Crypto

    PNOC Foundation accepts multiple cryptocurrencies through The Giving Block. It's fast and secure, and donating appreciated digital assets can be a tax-smart alternative to selling.

  • Sponsorship

    Align your brand with a mission that matters. Sponsoring PNOC events and programs puts your company alongside families, clinicians, and supporters who are united around ending pediatric brain cancer.

  • Fundraise

    Create a fundraising page, mark a milestone, or sign up for a race. Whatever you do, you'll be raising funds that go straight toward research and clinical trials.

GRATITUDE GALA

SAVE THE DATE.
SUIT UP.
ACCEPT YOUR MISSION.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the iconic Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange in San Francisco for a sophisticated and unforgettable evening in support of PNOC’s work towards pediatric brain cancer breakthroughs.

This year’s Gratitude Gala delivers a thrilling, James Bond–inspired experience—where elegance meets action and purpose takes center stage. Leaders in pediatric brain cancer research will gather alongside dedicated supporters and families, united by a shared mission to outsmart pediatric brain cancer and accelerate lifesaving breakthroughs. Guests will enjoy an impeccably curated evening featuring a gourmet dinner, live auction, and compelling stories that reveal the remarkable momentum driving the future of treatment and care.

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Why give to PNOC Foundation?

  • GuideStar Platinum Rated

    We are a GuideStar platinum rated registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. We were honored to be named one of San Francisco's 2025 Philanthropy Award Winners.

  • 300+ Leading Specialists

    PNOC brings together 300+ of the world’s leading pediatric brain tumor specialists and 43 top children’s hospitals worldwide to push for treatment breakthroughs.

  • New FDA-Approved Drugs

    In our first decade, we launched more than 30 groundbreaking clinical trials—achieving historic milestones, including the first two FDA-approved pediatric brain cancer drugs in 50 years.

  • PNOC is a global pediatric brain cancer research and clinical trials consortium dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies for children and young adults with brain tumors. It unites leading pediatric neuro-oncology experts and top children’s hospitals to accelerate treatment breakthroughs.

  • PNOC was founded to challenge the traditional, siloed approach to pediatric brain cancer research. By collaborating across institutions around the world, sharing data in real time, and launching trials faster, PNOC works to bring promising treatments to patients, faster.

  • PNOC focuses exclusively on early-phase, biologically driven clinical trials for pediatric brain tumors. It emphasizes precision medicine, collaboration across institutions, and rapid trial activation.

  • PNOC includes more than 300 leading pediatric brain tumor specialists across 43 leading children’s hospitals in the U.S. and internationally.

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