Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Unlocking Potential. Transforming Lives.

At the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI), we are committed to improving the functional, neurological, and mental health of the people we serve and pioneer treatments that shape the future of neuroscience. Our groundbreaking research, world-class clinical care, and dedication to education empower us to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families across West Virginia and beyond.

Why Give to RNI?

Your support is critical to help the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute go above and beyond. We rely on passionate, loyal, and caring members of the Mountaineer family—like you—to provide important opportunities to advance world-leading research, deliver unparalleled care, and serve patients in West Virginia, Appalachia, and across America.

The RNI improves lives by pioneering advances in brain health, breaking barriers, and combating public health challenges. Your support enables us to continue advancing knowledge through team-based research and education, including:

  • Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Fund - 2V787
    • This fund provides important support for RNI projects and operations, which allows clinical patient treatment and scientific research to flourish at WVU.
  • Care at The Rockefeller Fund – 2W1653
    • This fund provides assistance to patients and families receiving care at RNI with one area of focus being patient concierge services.

Your Impact

Every gift—big or small—moves us closer to our vision of transforming brain health. Whether you’re honoring a loved one, supporting a specific research area, or investing in the future of neuroscience, your contribution will create lasting change.

Join us on WVU’s 2025 Day of Giving and be part of the movement to change lives through neuroscience.

Give today. Transform tomorrow.

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Are you ready for it? The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 12 and 1 a.m. will win additional funding.
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Participation Leaderboard
Which participating group will receive the most donations during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to your favorite area of WVU to help keep your group at the top of the leaderboard! The top 30 groups will win additional funding.
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Day of Giving Social Prop Challenge
Take a photo or video with the Day of Giving flag prop (mailed as a Day of Giving Save the Date) and share on social using #WVUDayofGiving. We’ll select one of the best posts between March 17 and March 25 to receive an extra $1,000 for the unit tagged. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public.
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‘I Gave’ Challenge
After donating, tell others about your gift on social media using #WVUDayofGiving and #IGave. We will choose some of the most creative or inspiring posts to receive additional funding for the units tagged. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public.
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“Country Roads” Challenge
“Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong…” Record a video of yourself singing or performing “Country Roads” to help your favorite unit/program and we’ll select some of most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public.
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Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which participating group will raise the most during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to your favorite area of WVU to help keep your group at the top of the leaderboard! The top 30 groups will win additional funding.
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Day of Giving Facebook Sharing Video Challenge
Help spread the word about WVU Day of Giving by sharing the promotional video from the @WVUFoundation Facebook account (posted on March 17). The top three participating groups that receive the most shares of the video from their page from March 17 through the end of the day on March 25 will win additional funding.
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WVU Gear Photo Challenge
On social, post a picture of yourself and/or your kid(s) in WVU gear and we’ll select some of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public.
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WVU Pet Photo Challenge
On social, share a picture of your pet(s) in WVU gear and we’ll select some of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public.
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Or you can contact us at dayofgiving@wvuf.org.