Go Gray in May: Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2026
Strength in Support
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month—a time to support, educate, and uplift those affected by brain tumors. Explore the resources we’ve curated for individuals living with a brain tumor, and their loved ones. You’re also invited to join an event and celebratory walk on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.
We welcome caregivers from all sites throughout the region to join us in person to celebrate our patients and their loved ones.
Shining a Light on Brain Tumors
Many of our patients with brain tumors—and their loved ones—often share feelings of being overlooked, isolated, or left in the shadows. When a diagnosis is considered “rare” or “uncommon,” it can bring unique challenges, especially when symptoms and treatment effects aren’t always visible. That’s why it’s so important to recognize and celebrate the incredible strength and resilience of these individuals and their families. Let’s come together this May for the #GoGrayinMay campaign to honor and uplift them.
In recognition of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we’re providing educational tools and resources specially designed for brain tumor patients and their care partners. We’re also hosting a special awareness walk around Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica—and we warmly invite you to be part of it.
Brain Tumor Awareness Walk & Event
Date: Wednesday, May 27th
Events Time: 12pm – 2pm
Walk Time: 1:30pm
Location: Providence Saint John’s Health Center, 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
6th Annual Walk
Join us in person for a meaningful celebration featuring informational booths and our annual Brain Tumor Awareness Walk! Now in its sixth year, this special walk around the hospital brings together patients, caregivers, loved ones, advocates, and staff. Festivities kick off at noon and the walk begins at 1:30 PM in Saint John’s Mullin Plaza (outside the hospital). Enjoy fun activities and the spirit of community.
Art Display
This year, we are proudly featuring patient and family artwork, and publications, showcasing how life can continue creatively even with a diagnosis of brain tumor. The work will be displayed on May 27th at the walk event.
T-Shirts for Sale
Come by and purchase a custom t-shirt in support of #GoGrayinMay.
This event is open to all patients, care partners, family, friends, researchers, and clinicians. Registration is not required.
Brain Tumor Support Group
An opportunity to share your journey and socialize with others.
Free meetings are held monthly via Zoom
PATIENTS only:
2nd Thursday of the month | 4:30pm to 5:30pm PST
CARE PARTNERS only (family and friends of people living with a brain or spinal cord tumor):
4th Thursday of the month | 4:30pm to 5:30pm PST
Virtual: Zoom details will be emailed to you with registration.
Inside Look
- Pacific Brain Tumor Center: A video about the care for patients with brain tumor receive at Pacific Neuroscience Institute
- A Patient Story: Ashley’s journey with glioma
Webinars
- Brain Tumor Webinars: A series of useful lectures
Care Partner Support Videos
Podcasts
PNI’s Think Neuro podcast takes you on a journey into the mind and into the clinic, operating room and laboratory with doctors and surgeons who are tackling the most challenging brain diseases and disorders.
>Watch PNI podcasts about brain tumor topics
Educational Articles & Videos
- Our blog posts are dedicated to education and knowledge
- Explore our full library of brain tumor related videos
- Check out our Pacific Brain Tumor Center for more in depth information
Social Media
Raise awareness for brain tumor treatment and research in May by wearing GRAY ribbons, clothes, and masks. Help spread the word to friends, family, and colleagues by tagging @pacificneuro and #gograyinmay on social media.
Gratitude Tree
Come visit our Gratitude Tree in the Cancer Center Waiting Room (Level G, Saint John’s) and start your practice of gratitude – what are you grateful for in your day, despite the challenges of this journey?
Learn more at 310-829-8265
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