Saturday May 20th, 2023
Sponsor a Basket
Each of our Raffle Baskets represent a brain cancer patient – a Brain Buddie. Our Baskets are a chance for Brain Buddies and their families to share their stories by building a basket that represents themselves or a loved one. These Baskets offer a tangible way for others to get to know those touched by brain cancer by showing who their are other than their diagnosis.
Sponsoring a basket is a great way for individuals or businesses to get involved and support the brain cancer community even if you don’t have a direct connection to the cause.
We have collected these wish lists from Brain Buddie families. You can sponsor a basket by purchasing items from the wish lists below. You do NOT have to purchase everything on the list - contribute what you can.
All purchased items will be shipped directly to Lanette for the Basket Raffle Team to put together. Thank you for your support. 
Train Your Brain Basket
These items will be used to create a basket in honor of all those using their brain. Our GMF Brain Buddies keeping their brain fit for the fight and having fun while on the journey!
In Memory of Sarah Hurst
Sarah Nicholson Hurst was a dear Brain Buddie and survivor for over 25 years. In 2021 she died from the recurrence. We miss her terribly but she will never be forgotten.
In Honor of John VanWagner
In 1995 John had a benign meningioma removed. He is a 28 year Brain Tumor SURVIVOR: The items on this wish list are things he enjoys.
In Honor of Steve Westerhoff
Steve is over 30 years surviving Medulablastoma . He loves a good joke, starbucks and castleburgers. Born in Chicago so fan of all sports relating to the state. These are just a few things that he enjoys.
In Memory of Sam Perkins
This wishlist is for Sam Perkins who passed in 2011. We are keeping his legacy alive by sharing his story through this basket. These are items Sam loved. His story will be attached to the basket for those to view. His story is attached to my heart never to be removed.
In Memory of Christina Price
Christina and Lanette were called the BRAINGLs because their tumors were on opposite sides of the brain. They would say the tumor side was their broken wing but together they could fly making a true BRAINGL. Your purchase will help us build a braingl basket in her memory.
In Memory of Howard Tolchin
Howard was a devoted Gray Matters Brain Buddie. He battled his 3rd re-occurrence before passing away at 71 Nov 22 2017. He radiated love and support for the community. The items on the wish list are things that describe little bits of Howard.
In Honor of Carson Ingraham
Carson was diagnosed shortly after his 2nd birthday with a pediatric brain cancer. We are so excited to share that Carson will turn 10 two days before our raffle. Will you help share his story and support sponsoring his basket?
In Memory of Charles "Coach" Butler
Coach Butler spent over 30 years as a high school coach in Oklahoma. He lived a victorious life throughout his days before and after his diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme in 2004. He succumbed to a recurrence of GBM 17 years later on September 10, 2021.
Let's Go Camping
When going through treatment, getting away is always welcomed. These items will make the perfect get away for someone needing to escape for a few days.
In Memory of Ron Merritt
Ron Merritt was a brother, husband, father, son and uncle. He was an exceptional person. Ron was diagnosed with Glioblastoma grade 4 and passed April 25, 2020, only days later. He is missed dearly and a void is left behind.
In Honor of Jeromie Hernandez
Jeromie was diagnosed with Astrocytoma grade 2 in July 2018. He is a fighter and survivor. This disease has been brutal for both families. Ron Merritt, was Jeromie's Uncle and part of his
support team until the end.
Wishlist in the Works
If you are a family affected by brain cancer and need assistance building a basket to represent your loved one, please contact Lanette.
Wishlist in the Works
If you are a family affected by brain cancer and need assistance building a basket to represent your loved one, please contact Lanette.
Wishlist in the Works
If you are a family affected by brain cancer and need assistance building a basket to represent your loved one, please contact Lanette.
Basket Assistance
For those families who are out of state, or need assistance building a basket to represent your special person - we would love to help. Together we can create a wish list of items for your basket. Sponsors can shop for items and all purchased items will be sent to the Gray Matters team who will put the basket together on your behalf!
Please contact Lanette for more information about joining our Sponsor a Basket program.
