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    Survivor shares story of hope to raise awareness of brain aneurysms

    Since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2013, Debbie Dunn can’t believe the number of people, even locally, who stand as survivors with her. But there is so much to be learned about brain aneurysms that she spearheaded her own support group known as the Joe Niekro Foundation Support Group of Rome, which has about 12 […]

    Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2016
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    JNF Working to Elevate Brain Aneurysm Awareness

    September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month and to help provide insight as well as spread awareness of this condition, The Joe Niekro Foundation™ is sharing daily facts about the brain and brain aneurysms, helpful tips for brain aneurysm survivors, as well as other important information through their social media channels which include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, […]

    Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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    JNF AWARDS THREE SEED GRANTS AT 2016 SNIS ANNUAL MEETING

    The Joe Niekro Foundation was pleased to award $60,000 in research seed grants at the 2016 SNIS Annual Meeting in Boston this July. Among a pool of thirteen amazing applications, the Grants Review Board selected three to each receive a $20,000 seed grant that advances the study of brain aneurysms or brain arteriovenous malformations. The […]

    Posted on Monday, August 1, 2016
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    In Her Eyes

    I came across this poem by Michelle W. Emerson and had to share. I couldn’t have said it better and this tells my story about my hero…my Father! The depth of a father’s love shows in his daughter’s eyes. What’s known is what’s shown from sunset to sunrise. A foundation built on more than just […]

    Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2016
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/stroke-2/may-is-stroke-awareness-month/

    MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH

    ANYONE can have a stroke, so EVERYONE should be prepared! A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a blockage stops the flow of blood to the brain or when a blood vessel in or around the brain bursts. Strokes can and do occur in people of all ages. In fact, nearly a quarter […]

    Posted on Monday, May 16, 2016
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