•  

    The Real Meaning of Christmas

    It’s that time of year again. December is here and with it all the joys of the holiday season. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the yard, stockings […]

    Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2011
    Read More
  •  

    Thanksgiving Eve…a reflection of thanks!

    I can’t believe that 2012 is almost over – here we are on the eve of Thanksgiving, soon to be ringing in the New Year and I can’t help but wonder where the last 10 1/2 months have gone.   With non-stop travel, 20 hour work days, a growing business and a foundation that is on the verge of breakthrough, I […]

    Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
    Read More
  •  

    Another Supporter Gets Lucky?

    I have to share this amazing post by someone who understands the importance of Getting Scanned.  Please read the below post by The Afternoon Napper, a true survivor who’s perserverence and determination hasn’t let her condition stop her from saving the lives of others. Posted by: The Afternoon Napper It is very strange to me […]

    Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011
    Read More
  •  

    The Joe Niekro Foundation Announces Newest Medical Advisory Board Member

    The Joe Niekro Foundation is thrilled to announce our newest Medical Advisory Board Member, Robert D. Brown, Jr., MD, MPH.  Dr. Brown completed his medical school training at Mayo Medical School, neurology residency at Mayo Clinic and stroke and cerebrovascular disease fellowship at Mayo Clinic.  He also has a Masters of Public Health in epidemiology and clinical […]

    Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011
    Read More
  •  

    Surgeons Treat Brain Aneurysms Through the Nose

    Traditional methods of treating a ruptured brain aneurysm usually involve pretty invasive techniques, such as removing a piece of a patients skull, but surgeons at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have found a new way to stop the bleeding – and they do it by going right through the nose. […]

    Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011
    Read More