meet the most wondrous object in the universe
It’s powerful. It’s mysterious. It’s the most important organ in your body. Whether you’re asleep or awake, your brain governs every breath you take and every move you make. And yet we know so little about how it works.
Welcome to Firefly Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to helping bright young minds unlock the mysteries of the brain. We offer learning programs that excite and engage young people who love science and have a passion for how the brain works.
meet the neuroscientists!
On November 7th, we hosted our first-ever event at U of T: Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus where kids and parents participated in hands-on activities and mini-lectures exploring how the brain controls the way our bodies move.
We’d like to give a big thank you to our host Dr. Ian Burns and our guest speakers Dr. Jeff Schall, Dr. Erez Freud and their teams at York University for helping us organize a great event for curious kids!
programs we support
Since the beginning, we’ve designed, delivered and sponsored programs that support learning and research in neuroscience. Our support has extended from kids as young as grade 5 to world-renowned neuroscience researchers. Current programs focus on grades 8 to12 as the next generation of explorers and innovators.
Learn more about our programs
give every bright mind a chance to shine
Every bright young mind has boundless potential. By donating to our Firefly Scholarship Fund, you’ll be giving students who would not otherwise have the opportunity a chance to join our Bright Lights in the Lab program.
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