Brain Aneurysm Foundation

In the last 25 years I lost two people to a ruptured brain aneurysm.

The first was a very fun co-worker.  We worked for the same company for almost a year.

Penny was a co-worker and a very much loved friend.  We worked together for almost 7 and 1/2 years.  

Penny's last day of work was Friday February 11, 2011.  We were told what happened to her on Monday.  On Tuesday Penny died 4 months before her 45th birthday.

In both cases a grown child had to order life support turned off.

I am raising awareness and funds for The Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

The Brain Aneurysm Foundation is the world's only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures. 

All proceeds go towards:

• Funding and supporting new research.
• Providing support and educational materials to the medical community, the newly diagnosed, survivors, family members, friends and the general public regarding the facts, treatment options, and recovery process for brain aneurysms. 
• Increasing awareness of brain aneurysms by promoting National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in September and by distributing aneurysm awareness materials to Emergency Departments in every hospital and to the community. 

With your support, we can start making a real investment to help fight the devastation caused by brain aneurysms and save lives. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of The Brain Aneurysm Foundation. 

If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. 

The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we loved even in our loss.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.