BAF Changemaker: Gia Patel
Gia Patel and her dog Ellie from Orange County, California
Gia Patel suffered a brain aneurysm rupture at the age of 14. Now, at 15 years old, Gia has made it her mission to spread brain aneurysm awareness and advocate for increased research funding from the federal government. Along with a friend, Gia recently used her personal experience to produce a documentary on brain aneurysms with a grant from the Dragon Kim Foundation, which funds worthwhile community projects in California’s Orange County. The documentary Beyond a Headache may be viewed below.