Brain Aneurysm Foundation

I'm fundraising for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation! 

As some of you know on Jan 17th, 2023 I had a ruptured brain aneurysm that I didn’t know about that almost killed me. It was discovered I had 2 and ended up having one coiled and one clipped. I spent 3 weeks in neuro ICU that I only remember a few random moments from.

I was intubated for 2 days, fighting my brain to stay alive. The ruptured aneurysm resulted in hydrocephalus and subarachnoid hemorrhaging (SAH). I was able to have my “brain drain” removed after 12 days. 

I’m forever grateful to Dr. Heiferman for saving my life!!!

This year, I will be volunteering at the walk as it’s being held in the city and not at College of DuPage. I created a team if anyone wants to come join but I’m not expecting it. Feel free to join if you’d like to walk/run around the Lincoln Park Zoo! 
To read more of my story: https://www.eehealth.org/blog/2023/12/aneurysm-recovery-story/#

OUR MISSION: To promote early detection of brain aneurysms by providing knowledge and raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors. Work with the medical communities to provide support networks for patients and families, as well as to further research that will improve patient outcomes and save lives.

Through your support, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation will be able to continue to provide support and educational materials and information to brain aneurysm patients, their families, and the medical community and to promote critical awareness of brain aneurysms which will lead to earlier detection. The Brain Aneurysm Foundation is funding essential research that will promote a better understanding of why this condition happens and identify those at risk before an aneurysm rupture occurs. 

Thank you for making a difference with your support!