Beth Israel Deaconess Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-09-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-11-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-12-16 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

Grief Support Group
2026-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-18 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

Baltimore Brain Aneurysm Foundation Support Group
2026-09-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-10-15 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-12-03 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 Research Grant Symposium
2026-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hotel Bourre Bonne, 133 W Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in Louisville, Kentucky on September 17th for the 20th Annual Research Grant Symposium.
Research Symposium Scientific Session | 8am – 3pm
The Research Symposium Scientific Session is a one-of-a-kind event with the top brain aneurysm researchers from the US and Canada all in one room to share, collaborate, and get a step closer to saving lives and reducing disabilities caused by brain aneurysms. By invitation only.
Symposium Dinner | 6pm – 9pm
Join us as we present the 2026 Research Grant Awards. The evening will start with a cocktail hour and poster presentation, followed by the awards dinner.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Accommodations
Hotel Bourré Bonne
133 W Market St.
Louisville, KY 40202
To reserve a room in the Brain Aneurysm Foundation room block, please visit this link.

2026 Annual Long Island Run/Walk
2026-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, New York, 11793, United States
Event Details
Join us at Jones Beach State Park for the Annual Long Island Run/Walk
Registration 8:00AM | Run/Walk 9:00AM
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.
*Date subject to change*

2026 Louisville Run/Walk
2026-09-19 08:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Brown-Forman Lawn, Waterfront Park, 1301 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Event Details
Join us at Brown-Forman Lawn, Waterfront Park for the Louisville Run/Walk
Registration 8:30 AM | Run 9:45 AM| Walk 10:00 AM
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.
*Date subject to change*

2026 Annual Philadelphia Run/Walk
2026-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Philadelphia Navy Yard, 4500 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19112, United States
Event DetailsJoin us at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for the Annual Philadelphia Run/Walk
Registration 8:00AM | Run 9AM| Walk 9:15AM
Registration is $40Fundraising 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.

2026 Annual New York City Run/Walk
2026-09-26 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Hudson River Park, West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Event DetailsJoin us at Hudson River Park for the Annual New York City Run/Walk
Registration 8:00AM | Run 9AM| Walk 9:15AM
Registration is $40Fundraising 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.
*Date subject to change*

2026 Annual Austen's Communitas Walk
2026-09-26 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Memorial Park, Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401, United States
Event Details
Join us for the Annual Austen’s Communitas Walk
Registration 9:00AM | Walk 10:00AM
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.
*Date subject to change*

2026 Annual Chicago Run/Walk
2026-09-27 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, 60616, United States
Event Details
Join us at McCormick Place for the Annual Chicago Run/Walk
Registration 8:00AM | Run 9AM| Walk 9:15AM
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.
*Date subject to change*

Massachusetts General Hospital Support Group (Evening)
2026-10-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-12-01 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

Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-10-08 13:30, 2026-11-12 13:30, 2026-12-10 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

The South Shore Support Group
2026-10-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-12-09 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

Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group, Newport Beach, CA
2026-10-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-12-09 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

Northwestern Medicine Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2026-10-21 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

TCS New York City Marathon 2026
2026-11-01 | New York City
Didn’t get into the lottery for the New York City Marathon? Don’t worry—there’s still a way to run one of the most iconic races in the world.
The TeamBAF application is now open to run the New York City Marathon with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
Join an incredible community of runners who are taking on all 26.2 miles while raising awareness and critical funds to support brain aneurysm research, education, and advocacy.
Run with purpose. Run with TeamBAF. Apply today.
