Donations and Grants

How we continue supporting our chapter efforts through grants and mission funding

Your contributions empower Mission: Brain to deliver critical neurosurgical care and education in underserved regions. By donating, you are helping save lives and improve medical outcomes for vulnerable communities around the world. Together, we can create lasting change.

Life-saving surgeries for those in need

Medical supplies and equipment for neurosurgery procedures

Training and education for local healthcare professionals

mission:brain's global impact spans life-saving surgeries, educational initiatives, and the empowerment of local communities.
☕️ = 10 sterile syringes
🌯 = 2 sets of surgical gloves
💅 = 1 month of antibiotics
🕹️ = 1 portable medical diagnosis kit
☕️ = 10 sterile syringes
🌯 = 2 sets of surgical gloves
💅 = 1 month of antibiotics
🕹️ = 1 portable medical diagnosis kit

Hear from our Gracious Donors

Get to know the faces behind the donations supporting our efforts.

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"The impact of Mission Brain's work is truly transformative, bringing hope to communities in need of neurosurgical care."
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"Dr. Q's commitment to turning dreams into action is a testament to the impact one person can have. I truly believe that, as he says, "building bridges is what this world needs." It’s a privilege to be part of that bridge, connecting those in need with the resources and support they deserve."
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Dr. Q, alongside mission:brain’s 2024 Humanitarian Awardee, Celia Daniel.

Celebrating Our 2026 Humanitarian Awardee: Santi Chumaceiro

It is with deep respect that we recognize Santi Chumaceiro as our 2026 Humanitarian of the Year. Through her unwavering commitment to service, she has helped advance access, cultivate partnerships, and create lasting impact across communities worldwide.

Humanitarian impact

Principled leadership rooted in compassion, service, and sustained commitment to strengthening global communities.

Innovation in action

Championing thoughtful collaboration and forward-looking initiatives that expand access and build long-term capacity in underserved regions.

2035
10 Year Goals

Take a deep dive into our goals

Learn about the key milestones we’re aiming to reach over the next decade. Our goals focus on expanding access to essential neurosurgical care, empowering local healthcare providers, and advancing sustainable practices worldwide.

Inspiring long-term impact through local leadership.

Mission:BRAIN is redefining what it means to “go on a mission.” Our goal is not to perform more surgeries ourselves, but to empower others to do so.

Through NeuroClinics and community-based collaboration, we’re helping local neurosurgeons take ownership of their own missions — with access to resources, mentorship, and infrastructure that allows them to grow independently.

By multiplying the Dr. Q Effect, we’re creating a distributed network of leaders who carry forward the mission of equitable care — one that continues long after our teams have left. Sustainability isn’t just a goal; it’s the foundation of everything we do.

Equipping the next generation to lead, discover, and transform care.

From classrooms to operating rooms, Mission:Brain is creating pathways for students, residents, and early-career professionals to step into the future of neuroscience and neurosurgery.

Programs like NeuroCamp, our Scholarship Initiatives (WINS, LHHINNS, Beckmann, and Uihlein), and the Research Peer Mentorship Program are opening doors for young minds who might never have imagined themselves in this field.

Through hands-on training, mentorship, and global collaboration, we’re nurturing a community of thinkers and caregivers who will continue expanding access to brain and spine care in every corner of the world.

Using data to guide decisions, measure outcomes, and shape the future.

Through our Global Neurosurgery Research Program, we’re collecting and analyzing data where it’s needed most — in underserved regions that have historically been left out of global studies. By leading research, supporting peer-reviewed publications, and empowering local teams to conduct their own investigations, we’re building evidence that drives smarter, more equitable care.

Our data doesn’t just fill research gaps — it tells the story of progress, collaboration, and measurable change. By 2030, our goal is to publish 30 high-impact studies that influence global policy, inform treatment standards, and improve lives.

Turning ideas into action through creativity and connection.

The Mission:BRAIN Hackathon has become a global platform for innovation — bringing together more than 240 participants from 42 countries to tackle real-world neurosurgical challenges.

Through mentorship, design, and creative problem-solving, participants develop solutions that address healthcare disparities and reshape the field of neurosurgery.

Looking ahead, we’re scaling this model into a global innovation engine — building intellectual property, forming partnerships, and inspiring sustainable ideas that can be implemented across borders.

Our upcoming Metaverse University will further expand this network, providing immersive education and virtual collaboration tools to train the next generation of global health leaders.

Building a world where geography never determines access to care.

At the heart of Mission:BRAIN is a simple belief: every life deserves access to quality neurosurgical care, no matter where they are born.

Through partnerships with local hospitals, training programs, and government collaborations, we’re working to ensure that sustainable neurosurgical systems exist in even the most remote regions.

By 2035, our vision is for every major global region to have centers of excellence and trained neurosurgeons leading the way for their communities.We’re not just expanding access to surgery — we’re building hope, dignity, and opportunity, one bridge at a time.

Raising money for mission:brain by organizing a captivating violin concert.
Real example

Violin Concert: A Fundraising Grant Success story

A chapter member organized a captivating violin concert, showcasing local talent and raising essential funds for their cause. This event transformed into a non-profit initiative, demonstrating the powerful role community support plays in generating funds to spread global neuroscience availability!

Donations and how they support short & long term goals

We show exactly how your support is allocated and what it enables. Every dollar advances surgical training, equipment access, and long-term capacity building in underserved regions.

Where your donations go

See the direct line between your gift and surgical outcomes in underserved regions.

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Humanitarian Awardees

One-time gifts fund immediate needs. Monthly support enables consistent planning and sustained capacity building.

Dr. Amara
These surgeons and institutions are directly strengthened by Mission:BRAIN's training and resources.

Led pediatric neurosurgery training across three West African hospitals last year

Dr. Kofi
Mission:BRAIN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our financials are transparent and audited annually.

Established first dedicated neurosurgical unit

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We focus on regions with the greatest surgical need and the strongest local partnerships for lasting impact.

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Active Funding Goals

Donations translate directly into surgical outcomes and trained surgeons. Here's what different amounts make possible.

67%

$12 donation

Pediatric neurosurgery training in West Africa

43%

$25 donation

Operating room equipment for rural hospitals

52%

$60 donation

Surgical capacity building across Southeast Asia

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Monetary Value Equivalents

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What happens after you donate

$12 supplies 40 pairs of surgical gloves for a full operating room day.

Impact by the numbers

$25 covers sterile drapes and instruments for multiple procedures.

Humanitarian awardees we support

$60 funds an operating room headlamp that enables precision work in resource-limited settings.

Proof

Impact snapshots

These are the measurable outcomes of Mission:BRAIN's work across regions and years.

47

Surgeons trained

12

Countries reached

340

Pediatric cases enabled

28

Hospitals supported