I (Janine) chose The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation in Mike's memory for several reasons, the primary being that Mike, as many veterans and law enforcement individuals like him, developed a mental health condition/illness that ultimately led to his death.  Mike lived a life of service and I know he was devastated that due to his condition he thought he could no longer serve.  Perhaps support to this organization in his memory and name will still allow for his service after death.  Another reason I chose this foundation for Mike is because of his son Matthew, who has autism.  And I know he would want to support any research that might ultimately help Matthew's future.

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation's mission is to "alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research."  The mental illnesses that they support include anxiety, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  

1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness.  Help fund the research to help those in need...

100% of every dollar donated for research is invested in our research grants. Our operating expenses are covered by separate foundation grants.

• Since 1987, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) has awarded more than $418 million to fund more than 6,000 grants to more than 5,000 scientists around the world.

• According to the Rand Corporation, BBRF is the nation’s top non-governmental funder of mental health research grants.

• The Foundation only funds scientists whose research is reviewed and recommended by a world-renowned Scientific Council including a Nobel Prizewinner and chairs of psychiatric departments.

• Learn more about the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.