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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 -
JNF Survivor Model Search is Underway
Luxury hat designer, Canada Bliss and Brain Aneurysm Survivor Tamala Jones from the ABC hit show Castle have teamed up with The Joe Niekro Foundation for The Brain Aneusym Survivor Model Search. We are looking for brain aneurysm, AVM, and hemorrhagic stroke survivors to be featured in an upcoming national campaign for Canada Bliss. Nearly […]
Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2015Read More -
JNF Adds Caregiver Support Group
A strong support network is an important part of adjusting to living with a newly diagnosed brain aneurysm/AVM or hemorrhagic stroke patient. Most hospitals do not offer patients and families ongoing support and rehabilitation for these conditions post discharge. It is The Joe Niekro Foundation’s goal to empower members by offering information and emotional support. […]
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015Read More -
Swedish Medical Center Testing New Brain Aneurysm Treatment Technology
JNF Medical Advisory Board Member, Dr. Donald Frei of Swedish Medical Center, is leading the study of an investigation device called WEB to treat brain aneurysms. Swedish is one of the 20 sites across the country doing trials on this new technology. The device is already approved in Europe, and doctors just put it into the […]
Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2015Read More