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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 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 -
Everyday is Thanksgiving
Why is it that Thanksgiving is the day we are reminded to give thanks? Shouldn’t we be giving thanks everyday? Looking back on an amazing 2014, I’m eternally grateful for all of you and for the success of this foundation. We’ve come a long way since this time last year, with no plans to slow […]
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2014Read More -
What to Look for in a Doctor
by: Dr. Michael Chen, Rush University – JNF Medical Advisory Board Member In medicine, as in any profession, there is quite a wide range of physician’s skills, knowledge, interests and personalities. All of these factors can play a role in the success they have in caring for patients. These issues are of particular importance when […]
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2014Read More -
WALK THE WALK AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Hundreds of Arizona patrons will join The Joe Niekro Foundation for the 1st Annual Walk in the Park…Brains Matter Walk-A-Thon on September 28th, 2014 at Indian Steele Park in Phoenix, AZ. Come and be part of a one mile walk that will raise funds to support brain aneurysm, AVM & stroke research and patient support […]
Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2014Read More