Ways to Give 2026

If you have recently lost a loved one and would like to invite friends and family to make a memorial gift in lieu of flowers, you may include the following language in the obituary notice:

"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC 3624, Durham, NC 27710, or online at tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu/donate."

For additional information or assistance with memorial giving, please contact Anne Beebe at 919.684.4784.

To make a gift by mail, please complete and enclose our donation form along with your check, made payable to the Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. On the memo line, kindly include “In memory/honor of [person’s name]”.

Please mail to:

Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke
DUMC 3624
Durham, NC 27710

If you have recently lost a loved one and would like to honor their memory, our team can help you create a personalized memorial giving page for friends and family to share and support.

To learn more or request assistance, please contact Dorothy Garstka at 919.684.2351.

In-kind gifts are non-cash donations that support the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center. These gifts are often used in fundraising events, such as the Angels Among Us 5K & Walk for Hope. Popular in-kind donations include:

• Gift baskets
• Golf outings or vacation packages
• Travel experiences or personal services

For more information, please contact Anne Beebe at 919.684.4748.

Donating appreciated securities—such as publicly traded stocks or mutual funds—is a smart and impactful way to support The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center.

These gifts often provide greater tax advantages than cash donations, allowing you to make a meaningful contribution while potentially reducing your tax liability.

Benefits of Giving Securities and Stocks

Avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated assets

• Receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the fair market value on the date of transfer
• Support life-changing research and care at the Tisch Brain Tumor Center

How to Make a Security or Stock Gift

• Electronic transfer through your brokerage account is the most common method
• Paper stock certificates are also accepted if you still hold them
• Privately held or restricted stock requires additional steps—our team will guide you through the process

For assistance with stock transfers, please contact:

Binta Watkins – 919.684.2338
Anne Beebe – 919.684.4784

Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double your donation. To see if your company participates, contact your Human Resources department or view the list of companies that match gifts to Duke. 

If your company offers matching gifts, please follow their submission process. Forms can usually be submitted online through your company’s portal. If a paper form is required, please mail it to:

Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke
DUMC 3624
Durham,  NC  27710

You can help the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center remain a powerful force in the fight against brain tumors by including us in your estate plans.

Simple Ways to Make a Lasting Impact:

• Include a bequest in your will

• Name the Tisch Brain Tumor Center as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy

Support While Receiving Income:

• Establish a charitable gift annuity

• Create a charitable remainder trust

These options offer lifetime income for you or your loved ones while supporting our mission to advance brain tumor research and care.

Learn more about planned giving at Duke Health.

Have questions? Contact Kyle Verber at 919.385.2401 for more information.