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The World as We See it
by: Kimberly Chapman – Brain Aneurysm Survivor Dear World, It happens time and time again, a voice echoes loudly within our heads reminding us we are not like you and the outside world views us as different or difficult. There is no one course of action that a survivor “should take” or a specific way […]
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2016Read More -
It’s Time to Step Up to the Plate!
In support of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, The Joe Niekro Foundation™ (JNF) encourages you to “Step Up to the Plate…and Donate this September. Step Up to the Plate…and Donate is designed to increase awareness of brain aneurysms and AVMs (Arteriovenous Malformation) through the eyes of survivors, caregivers, friends and families who will be sharing their […]
Posted on Tuesday, September 1, 2015Read More -
Questions to Ask your Doctor AFTER Surgery
Now that you are through your surgery and ready for your first post-op appointment, here are a few questions you will want to be sure and ask: What possible side effects should I look for after treatment? What are the signs of infection? What do I do about constipation? What kind of timeframe am I […]
Posted on Sunday, August 2, 2015Read More -
The Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life Makes its Way to Phoenix
On October 17th, 2015, athletes from all over the country will come together, in association with The Joe Niekro Foundation and The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Foundation, to support brain aneurysm, AVM and hemorrhagic stroke research and awareness, for the 6th Annual Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life at the JW Marriott Resort in Phoenix, AZ. […]
Posted on Friday, July 17, 2015Read More -
Model Search Winners Revealed
After reviewing thousands of submissions and hearing the incredibly passionate stories, The Joe Niekro Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of the Brain Aneurysm Survivor Model Search. You certainly didn’t make it easy to choose as each story was more moving than the next. Congratulations to these beautiful faces that will be representing survivors across […]
Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2015Read More