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    My Father…My Hero!

    On this Father’s Day, I find myself feeling thankful and blessed, yet melancholy as I reminisce on the wonderful memories of my father.  Today, we honor our Dad’s; although I believe, Dad’s should be honored every day!  After all, they are the one’s that have always been there, have become our heroes, have lifted us up when […]

    Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2012
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    Survivor Tale: Know the Symptoms, Get Scanned

    Maria Ross is a branding consultant, author and speaker who lives on the West Coast with her husband, Paul and their dog, Eddie. At age 35, Maria was struck down by an unexpected brain aneurysm and had an amazing recovery. She uses her voice to advocate for brain injury survivors and has written a humorous […]

    Posted on Monday, June 4, 2012
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    3rd Annual Knuckleball to Feature The Joe Niekro Humanitarian Award

    The 3rd Annual Knuckle Ball…A Ptich for Life is jus around the corner.  With this year’s event fast approaching, there’s one man who will surely be in the crowd, Mr. J. Kent Friedman. Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner J. Kent Friedman has been named the inaugural recipient of the Joe Niekro Humanitarian Award, honoring civic service […]

    Posted on Monday, April 2, 2012
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    Honoring Brain Aneurysm Awareness Week March 12-18th

    In 2012, more than 30,000 people in the United States will be affected by a ruptured brain aneurysm.  More than 40% of these aneurysms will prove to be fatal.  As we enter the month of March that will honor Brain Awareness Week March 12-18th, The Joe Niekro Foundation would like to share information about the warning signs of a […]

    Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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    COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTARS TRAILER CHOIR, CHUCK WICKS AND KEITH ANDERSON TEAM UP WITH THE JOE NIEKRO FOUNDATION AND GO TO BAT FOR ANEURYSM RESEARCH

    Country Music Superstars Trailer Choir, Chuck Wicks and Keith Anderson have teamed up with The Joe Niekro Foundation for a weekend of festivities in Houston, TX, April 27th and 28th.  It’s all in celebration of the 3rd Annual Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life, with proceeds benefitting brain aneurysm research, treatment and education. Friday, April 27th […]

    Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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