Brain Aneurysm Foundation

Beth Israel Deaconess Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Beth Israel Deaconess, 110 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Third Wednesday of each month

11:00 am -12:30pm

Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Meetings will be both in-person and virtual this year.
For more information, contact organizer Deidre Buckley at dabuckle@bidmc.harvard.edu
Register for the virtual option HERE
In-person meetings will be held at:
BIDMC 110 Francis St.
Lowry 3B Conference Room
Boston, MA 02215
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 21
February 18
*March 25
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
*September 23
October 21
November 18
December 16

*Please note date change

Northwestern Medicine Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Northwestern Medicine, East Huron Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Where

Both in-person and virtual.
When
Quarterly – 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time
6:00 – 8:00PM CT
2025 In-Person and Virtual Meeting Dates
Meetings will still be held in-person and virtually. Patients should contact: NManeurysmAVMsupport@nm.org for the invite to the meetings and information on meeting locations.
April 16 – Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
July 16 – Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL
October 15 – Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

For more information please contact the Group facilitator Valerie Fussell, APRN: NManeurysmAVMsupport@nm.org

Baltimore Brain Aneurysm Foundation Support Group
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-21 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-06-18 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-07-16 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Johns Hopkins at Greenspring Station, Falls Road 10755, Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
4:30 – 6:00pm

Group Facilitator:
Terry Tamargo, MSN, RN
More Info:
For more information and to register for the meetings, please contact
Terry Tamargo at ttamarg@aol.com
or call (443) 956-0862
Time and Location:
Usually the 3rd Thursday of the month from
4:30 – 6:00pm
Pavilion III at Johns Hopkins at Greenspring Station on the 3rd Floor
When you exit the elevator, turn right and then immediately left. Walk past the OR to the snack room on the right with vending machines. The conference room is tucked just behind that area.
Buildings and Amenities | Johns Hopkins Green Spring Station (hopkinsmedicine.org)
2026 Dates
January 15
February 19
March – No Meeting
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November – No Meeting
December 3 (1st Thursday of the month)

2026 Boston Marathon
2026-04-20 | Finish Line – Boston Public Library, Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
On April 20, 2026, members of TeamBAF will run the course from Hopkinton to Boston, all while raising awareness of brain aneurysms. Whether they will run in memory of a loved one lost to an aneurysm, in tribute to a survivor, or as survivors themselves, we are immensely grateful for their fundraising endeavors.
To learn more about our TeamBAF runners, click the button below.

2026 Annual New England Run/Walk
2026-04-26 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Castle Island, William J Day Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02127, United States
Event Details
Join us at Castle Island for the 25th Annual New England Run/Walk
Registration 8:30AM | Run 10AM| Walk 10:15AM
Registration is $40
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.

Massachusetts General Hospital Support Group (Evening)
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts General Hospital, Parkman Street, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
First Tuesday of the month

6:00 – 7:30PM

Massachusetts General Hospital
15 Parkman Street
Wang Building
Mixter Library
7th Floor, Suite 745
Boston, MA 02114
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and will be virtual until further notice.
For additional information on how to join the virtual meeting and to register, please contact the Group Facilitators:
Amanda Scott, CNP at acscott@mgb.org
2026 Meeting Dates – Please check your email for the link to join

2026 Annual Connecticut Walk
2026-05-09 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Dunkin’ Park, Albany Avenue 25, Hartford, CT, 06120, United States
Event Details
Join us at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford, CT for the second annual BAF Connecticut Walk. Proudly sponsored by Trinity Health.
Registration 8AM | Walk 9AM
Registration is $40
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register beforehand, but walk-ins will be welcome.
Parking
There are ample options for parking surrounding the stadium. Please visit: https://www.milb.com/hartford/ballpark/parking-transit

The South Shore Support Group
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
When
Second Wednesday of every month from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Where
Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice
Training Room
120 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Details
For additional information, please contact the Group Facilitators:
Bernadette Ward, Director of Rehab Services at bward@nvna.org
Anne-Marie Powers, Community Outreach Coordinator at apowers@nvna.org OR call (781) 610-1495
2024 Meeting Dates
January 10th
February 12th
March 13th
April 10th
May 8th
June 12th
* No meetings in July or August.
October 9th – CANCELLED
November 13th
December 11th

Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group, Newport Beach, CA
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, United States
2nd Wednesday of every month

A support group for those diagnosed or treated for an aneurysm or arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain has been formed.
Who should attend? Survivors, immediate family members or caregivers, those diagnosed, but not yet ready for treatment.
When
All meetings are held at 6:00PM – 7:30 PDT on the 2nd Wednesday of every month
We are both In-Person and Virtual
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Hoag Conference Center
One Hoag Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92658

For more information and to RSVP, please call or email
Monica Jones
monica.jones@hoag.org
949-764-3628
Additional Contact:
Victoria Tomczak
victoria.tomczak@hoag.org
949-764-8273

Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-05-14 13:30, 2026-06-11 13:30, 2026-07-09 13:30 (America/New_York) | MA
The Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group offers peer support, education, experience, and expertise to those affected by a brain aneurysm, whether ruptured, non-ruptured, treated surgically (clipped), endovascularly (coiled, flow-diverted), or being observed, newly diagnosed, or longstanding. Anyone, anywhere, with a connection to a brain aneurysm, including but not limited to family, friends, and caregivers, is welcome to participate at any time. The Group was established in February, 2007, and renamed the Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group in June, 2021, in memory of Lynn Oswald, a brain aneurysm survivor, founding member and driving force behind its establishment.
When
2nd Thursday of every month from 12:30PM – 2:00PM CT
Meeting details – Meetings will be held virtually and /or in person meetings are held in Maplewood, Minnesota, a suburb of Saint Paul.
For questions or for meeting information/link, contact:
Group Facilitator:
Tess Sierzant, RN, MS, CNRN
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist, Retired
Reach out with any updates and questions:
Email: tlsierzant@yahoo.com or
DEPT-Lynn-Oswald-Brain-Aneurysm-Support Group@Fairview.org
2024/25 Meeting Dates
December 12, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 12, 2025
July 10, 2025
August 14, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025

2026 Annual Michigan Run/Walk
2026-05-17 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Midland, MI
Event Details
Join us at for the Annual Michigan Run/Walk
Registration 8:00AM | Run 9:00AM| Walk 9:15AM
Registration is $40
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance; however walk-ins will be welcome.

Grief Support Group
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zKTe7oWrTC6Gd8ktiWjm9w
Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every other month from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

Join our Grief Support Group, facilitated by licensed counselors from Maria Droste Counseling Services. This safe and supportive space is designed to help individuals navigate the complexities of grief and loss. Whether you’re processing a recent loss or seeking ongoing support, you’re not alone.
We ask that you only register for a session if you can commit to attending. A reminder will be sent 24 hours before each meeting, and if fewer than two people are registered, unfortunately, we will need to cancel that month’s session.
2026 Meeting Dates:
January 21st
March 18th – changed to March 25th due to Advocacy Day
May 20th
July 15th
September 16th
November 18th

2026 Boston Pops Night
2026-05-20 17:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Enjoy an exclusive reception with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and our special guest, Boston Pops Conductor, Keith Lockhart.
5:30 pm Reception – Higginson North
7:30 pm Boston Pops Show
$125 per person. Tickets will be available for pickup at the reception.

Film Night: Williams on Willams
Keith Lockhart, conductor
Featuring all the John Williams favorites from Harry Potter, Superman: The Movie, and more as well as the music that inspired him, this distinctive film night also includes exclusive videos of Williams discussing his creative process.
Tickets will be available for pickup at the reception. Please click below to purchase.

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