George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund

07/18/2026

In memory of his wife… charity sale to provide funding for brain cancer research…Sontag Foundation

A Ponte Vedra Boulevard oceanfront estate has sold for millions, with every dollar going to brain cancer research.

07/15/2026

Today, on Glioblastoma Awareness Day, we honor our dad, George Bartol, and everyone who has had to face this brutal diagnosis. 💜

Diagnosed at just 58, our dad faced glioblastoma with incredible courage and strength. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of him.

His legacy lives on through the George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund. Since 2005, we’ve granted over $150,000 to 50+ students whose parents have been diagnosed or passed away from brain cancer.

Today, we honor his memory, raise awareness, and continue giving hope to families affected by brain cancer.

💜 Together, we remember. Together, we make a difference.

Message us if you would like a scholarship application!

06/22/2026

https://people.com/jill-smokler-founder-of-scary-mommy-dies-at-48-after-brain-cancer-diagnosis-12004171?hid=f583f165bbcfe94f95bb377ceeb73b0a86ff4afb&did=24292779-20260622&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ppl-news-alert_newsletter&utm_content=062226&lctg=f583f165bbcfe94f95bb377ceeb73b0a86ff4afb&lr_input=4c8bc8dc35cf9a839ecef45c2e55bf77ab5e81dce7484535daf3a19a58c4d24c&campaign=18676254

Jill Smokler, the founder of Scary Mommy, has died at 48 after a journey with brain cancer. Scary Mommy announced her death in a statement on their website, celebrating Smokler as a pioneer in the motherhood space.

06/21/2026

06/20/2026

For 21 years, the George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund has provided college scholarships to students whose lives have been impacted by their parent’s brain cancer diagnosis or loss. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have proudly awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to deserving students across the country.

The George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. 100% of the money we receive in donations is used to grant college scholarships.

💙Ways to Give: Cash • Check • Venmo • Zelle

🙏 Honor Their Love. Change Lives. 🙏

06/17/2026

Do you know a college student (ages 18–23) who is attending a 2 or 4 year university whose parent has been diagnosed with or passed away from brain cancer?

The George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund awards $3,000 college scholarships to students across the United States who have been impacted by a parent’s brain cancer diagnosis.

Applications are due by October 1!

If interested, please message us at the George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund page on Facebook for an application! Kari Bartol Romano

06/17/2026

Do you know a college student (ages 18–23) who is attending a 2 or 4 year university whose parent has been diagnosed with or passed away from brain cancer?

The George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund awards $3,000 college scholarships to students across the United States who have been impacted by a parent’s brain cancer diagnosis.

Applications are due by October 1!

If interested, please message us at George Bartol Memorial Scholarship Fund page for an application! Kari Bartol Romano

06/16/2026

Hot off the press! Our 2027 scholarship application is ready!!! Send us a message and we’ll get it to you!

06/08/2026

Awareness and support does not stop in May. It’s every day. Unfortunately, they don’t seem as rare as they are said to be. This is the reason why we must educate ourselves and others about the resources available, and support those families navigating this challenging journey. At Hope in Gray, we stand with all our families putting one foot in front of the other every single day on this path 🩶