Become a Brain Buddy

An unprecedented and unique aspect of the organization is the fact that Art of the Brain is composed primarily of a network of "illness mentors" -- Brain Buddies who not only assist with volunteering their time to make the annual gala a success, but also volunteer as personal illness mentors to individuals or families who are stricken with brain cancer.  When someone requests assistance from the Art of the Brain, the organization assigns a Brain Buddy for them, who serves as a consistent, additional and critical support system, guiding patients and their families through the various stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery, helping them to understand the process, anticipate life changes they may experience, and providing them with a renewed sense of hope.

If you would like to become a Brain Buddy to volunteer your time to help make the anniversary gala a success and/or to become an illness mentor, please contact us at neuroonc@ucla.edu for more information.

2009 Brain Buddies

Patti Lawhon - Event Chair

Claudia Antoine

Patty Balch
Elinor Berger
Karen Berk
Mitchell Bloch
Deborah Brandes
Janet Brown
Kathy Brown
Marlene Capell
Barbara Carlberg
Meritt Carlberg
Laralee Ciernia
Lisa Cloughesy
Tricia Cloughesy
Cris Currenti
Joan Doren
Sue Frank
Madeline Funk
Anne Gerhardt
Nadine Gerson
Ellie Goodman
Josh Haims
Julie Haims
Debbie Johnson
Aly Kaufman
Jill Kaufman
Patti Lawhon
Jean Lee
Nicole Lewis
Lois Littman
Dari Mackenzie
Kristine Marshall
Samantha Naidoo
Ferdie Padilla
Julie Pool
Claire Rabishaw
Glynis Roberts
Valerie Schwartz
Rebecca Smondrowski
Janice Tarr
Jill Teitelbaum
Shelly Vedres
Sherry Wertenbruch
Naomi Yuguchi