Jay was a funny, sensitive, and intelligent young man, who lived life to the very fullest every day. He was passionate writing and performing music, skateboarding, snowboarding. He also loved dogs, especially his pup, Kona.

Jay suffered from manic depression and bipolar disorder, both cognitive disorders that can be incredibly challenging to manage while still living a normal life. Unfortunately, Jay lost the battle to his mental illness on February 9th, 2018. With your donations to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, our hope is that scientists around the world can use those funds to help understand the causes and develop new ways to treat brain and behavior disorders like Jay's.

If you or someone you know is suffering from thoughts of self-harm, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. This remarkable organization has a national network of crisis centers committed to assisting anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress by providing free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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About the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation

• Since 1987, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) has awarded more than $380 million to fund more than 5,500 grants to more than 4,500 scientists around the world.

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

• The mission of the Foundation is to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research.

• 100% of contributions for research are invested in research grants to neuroscientists thanks to the generous support of two family foundations which cover BBRF operating expenses.

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

• Learn more about the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.