Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation
Founded by the AANS in 1981, the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) has become the premier foundation supporting neurosurgical research studies. The NREF focuses its grant funding on well-conceived basic science, patient-oriented clinical and outcomes research projects for young neurosurgeons and neurosurgical residents in North America.
Columbia Brain Tumor Research Fund
Since our inception in 2004, we have been dedicated to advancing the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of children’s brain tumors through the support of scientific investigations. We have also strived to increase awareness of this condition and provide pertinent information for patients and their families.
Endorsements
Endorsed by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, this date has been declared “Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament Day” in the City of New York, and supported by the New York Yankees. Read More
News and Updates
2011 Tournament
View images from the 2011 Tournament here! (http://2011neurosurgerysoftballbenefit.shutterfly.com/1767)
WSJ Article
Softball and Charity on the Brain
The Wall Street Journal has an article about our event (Link|PDF):
“It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to hit a softball. But for a charity tournament this Saturday in Central Park, all of the players are neurosurgeons.”