In February of 2007, Natalie Crate was diagnosed with the malignant brain tumor that would take her life in 2014. At the early age of 41, Natalie left behind a husband, Bradley Crate, and an 8-year-old daughter, Helena. On February 21, 2007, Natalie was diagnosed with the same malignant brain tumor that her father died of 21 years earlier. 

​​In 2014, Bradley and Natalie Crate founded Stop3.org to prevent the third generation from being diagnosed with a brain tumor. They have seen firsthand how unrelenting, intractable, and difficult this disease can be: the battle against cancer is scary, exhausting, tiresome, expensive, and debilitating. Despite the great advances in science and technology, brain cancer continues to befuddle researchers with its complexity and size. While there are existing 501(c)3 organizations dedicated to research and educating the public, the threat and scope of brain cancer is extremely pervasive, and requires further investigation into the genetic factors of the disease.  This is where Stop3.org comes in.

Our Board of Directors has a broad array of talents and experience, with expertise in financial management, law, education, public policy, and executive management. The Board aids in fundraising, maintaining a volunteer base, and overseeing the organization so it stays faithful to its noble mission.