Our Mission:
Save Lives.
The Gweneviere Mann Foundation (GMF) was created to honor the memory of Gweneviere Mann, an accomplished musician, writer, and marathon runner who overcame a brain tumor only to ten years later lose a battle with a rare form of lung cancer. Throughout her life, Gweneviere was committed to learning and growing as an artist and athlete — and always thriving. With the mission of helping more people thrive in life like Gweneviere did, GMF awards grants to researchers who show promising work in next-generation technology for the early detection of lung cancer and brain tumors.
About Gweneviere
Gweneviere was a true star born to the earth who captivated everyone she met with her beautiful voice, contagious laughter, contemplative wisdom and generous loving heart.
In 2008, Gwen was diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor. With the loving care of her husband, Yasir, she was able to overcome it in time and thrive. She became an accomplished writer, marathon runner and continued to blossom as a singer as chronicled by StoryCorps, PBS, NPR and more. 10 years later, on July 22, 2018, a rare form of lung cancer took her life. Throughout her life, Gweneviere was committed to learning and growing as an artist and athlete—and always thriving.