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    Give Us A Smile

    We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Today charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. It’s a simple idea and today is […]

    Posted on Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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    Know the Facts!

    Did you know that strokes affect 1 in 6 males and 1 in 5 females? Stroke is third leading cause of death worldwide and a common cause of disability in adults. Surprisingly, 80% of strokes are preventable.  Here are a few tips to keep in mind that could just help save you from a stroke! […]

    Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2015
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/stroke-2/b-e-f-a-s-t-save-a-life-from-stroke/

    B.E. F.A.S.T – Save a Life from Stroke

    In culmination of World Stroke Day, we wanted to be sure you had the tools necessary to recognize a stroke and the signs to look for.  Following these easy steps could help save a life!!!! The B.E. F.A.S.T. guideline helps you remember that timely treatment is the key to saving someone’s life or quality of […]

    Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2015
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/aneurysms/get-ready-to-pitch-another-great-evening-2/

    Get Ready to Pitch Another Great Evening

    Chairman, Natalie Niekro, of the 6th Annual Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life, on October 17th, at JW Marriott Desert Ridge, is pleased to announce some of this year’s participating athletes who will be honoring her father and former MLB pitcher, Joe Niekro while raising funds for brain aneurysm, AVM and hemorrhagic stroke research.  Attending and […]

    Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2015
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/aneurysms/its-time-to-step-up-to-the-plate/

    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, 2015
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