Massachusetts General Hospital Support Group (Evening)
2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-01 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
Dorothy Booth at dbooth1@mgb.org
2025 Meeting Dates – Please check your email for the link to join

The South Shore Support Group
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-09 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

Northwestern Medicine Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Northwestern Medicine, East Huron Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Second Tuesday quarterly

6:00pm

Where
Both in-person and virtual.
When
Quarterly – 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time
6:00 – 8:00PM
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
July 16
October 15
January 14, 2026
For more information please contact the Group facilitator: NManeurysmAVMsupport@nm.org

Beth Israel Deaconess Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2024-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 (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

Brain Aneurysm Foundation Laughter is the Best Medicine
2024-10-19 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Prince Pizza/Giggles, Broadway, Saugus, MA, 01906, United States
Join us for the 13th Annual Laughter is the Best Medicine
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Doors open at 6:30pm
Prince Pizza/Giggles
Route One South ~ Saugus, MA
Tickets are $30.00 per person
All the cheese pizza you can eat plus some great local comedians!
Contact Cathy Zardas at 781-363-0563 or Godmom1997@gmail.com

4th Annual Froggy's Drive for Research
2024-10-28 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Palencia Club, Palencia Club Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32095, United States
October 28, 2024
10AM Registration | 11AM Shotgun Start

The Palencia Club
St. Augustine, FL

After golf, please join us for dinner, auctions, and more!
Hosted by Scott Langley – “Froggy” – Froggy’s Drive for Research raises funds for research committed to improving the detection and treatment of brain aneurysms. After another diagnosis that required routine scans, Froggy was told he had a brain aneurysm, that fortunately could be treated.
Froggy’s Drive for Research addresses the critical need for continued research about brain aneurysms and more awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors so that more individuals can be treated before a rupture.

2024 TCS New York City Marathon
2024-11-03 | Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, New York, NY, 10019, United States
The New York City Marathon is an annual marathon that courses through the five boroughs of New York City.
TeamBAF will be running to raise awareness and funds for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation for the sixth year in a row.
Would you like to support our runners? Click here

12th Annual Fight Like Frank
2024-11-08 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mirenda Center, 501 Convent Road, Aston, PA, 19014, United States
The Reel Deal: Frank Goes Tailgating
This year Frank is going tailgating!! The event is taking place at the Mirenda Center at Neumann University. Plenty of free, on site parking!
We will have a live band, dancing, food & drinks, casino tables, and so many raffle baskets!!
Cash and credit card will be accepted at the event for raffle tickets for the baskets.
Money raised at the event continues to support the following: Brain Aneurysm Foundation & Frank Gessler Research Grant, Anna’s Place, Inner City Youth Christmas gifts & healthy school snacks, Murphy’s Giving Market & Thanksgiving Turkeys to Philadelphia families.
Don’t wait! Get your tickets now and plan your best tailgating outfit.
We can’t wait to see you and to honor Frank’s life while raising money for such great causes.

Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2024-12-12 13:30, 2025-01-09 13:30, 2025-02-13 13:30, 2025-03-13 13:30 (America/New_York)
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

Northwestern Medicine Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2025-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 (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

Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group, Newport Beach, CA
2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-12 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

2025 Annual Washington DC Run/Walk
2025-03-23 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Hains Point, 972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Event Details
Registration 7:30AM | Run 8:30AM | Walk 9AM
Registration is $35
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by February 22nd will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.
Parking
Hains Point offers free parking. Please visit: https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/parking.htm for more information.

Brain Aneurysm Support Group, Kansas City, KS
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | University of Kansas Health System, Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS, 66205, United States
6:00-7:30pm

BRAIN ANEURYSM SUPPORT GROUP AND AVM SUPPORT GROUP
The University of Kansas Health System
For Patients and their Families/Caregivers
The Brain Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Educational & Support Group at The University of Kansas Hospital
is designed to educate the patient, families and caregivers on the
Brain, Brain vessels, Aneurysms and AVM’s. We are proud to offer
this online event for patients, family members and caregivers to
expand knowledge and enhance physical and emotional wellbeing.
Time:
6:00 – 7:30pm CT

2025 Meeting Dates
Tuesday, April 8 – Overview of the Bain Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) & Diagnosing a Neurovascular Disorder, Brain Aneurysm or AVM: MRIs CT, CTA & Arteriogram.
Presented by: Koji Ebersole, MD, Neurosurgeon, Director of Endovascular Surgery
Tuesday, July 8 – Surgery for Brain Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) & Endovascular Treatment for Aneurysm and AVM, Post-Procedural Lab Work, Anti-Coagulation Therapy and Follow-Up Surveillance Methods, MRI, CT.
Presented by: Jeremy Peterson, MD, Neurosurgeon, Endovascular Specialist
Tuesday, October 14 – Devices for the Treatment of Brain Aneurysms & Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM): Clips, Coils & Pipeline.
Presented by: Jeremy Peterson, MD, Neurosurgeon, Endovascular Specialist

How to Set Up Zoom Access

By smart phone or device (iPad, iPhone, Android):
Download the Zoom app in AppStore or Google Store.
Enter zoom meeting ID: 876-771-036
Select join.
By computer:
Type zoom.us/join in your web browser.
Enter the zoom meeting ID: 876-771-036
Select “Join by Computer Audio” which will allow you to both hear and see, if your computer has a camera.

All classes will be presented online via Zoom, 6-7:30 p.m., Central time.

For more information, please contact Nancy Sullivan, MA, BSN, RN, at 913-945-6436 or nsullivan@kumc.edu

Download the 2025 Flyer here
https://www.bafound.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-University-of-Kansas-Health-System-Brain-Aneurysm-and-AVM-Support-Group-pdf-600×776.jpg
