Brain Aneurysm Foundation

Massachusetts General Hospital Support Group (Evening)
2024-09-03 18:00 - 19:30, 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 (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

6th Annual Brain Aneurysm Awareness After Hours
2024-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tavern on the Wharf, Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
A lively night at Tavern on the Wharf in Plymouth – guests will enjoy music by the GinaMark Band, a cash bar, light refreshments, and the opportunity to bid in a silent auction.

11th Annual Pittsburgh Run/Walk
2024-09-07 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | North Shore Riverfront Park, North Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

The South Shore Support Group
2024-09-11 18:00 - 19:30, 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 (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

Research Grant Symposium & 30th Anniversary Celebration
2024-09-12 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave Boston, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
SAVE THE DATE – SEPTEMBER 11TH & 12TH, 2024

In 2024, we will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation in conjunction with our 18th Annual Research Grant Symposium on September 11th and 12th at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, MA. We are excited to host our BAF community in the city where it all began in 1994.

See below for a tentative schedule, and keep an eye on this page for updates.

Wednesday, September 11thSupport Group Conference | 9am – 4pmWe are excited to host our first in-person Support Group Conference. Support group attendees across the country have long anticipated this. We will have a panel of experts in various subject matters to lead discussions among survivors, caregivers, and those who have experienced loss.

Thursday, September 12thResearch Symposium Scientific Session | 8am – 3pmThe 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.

Thursday, September 12thSymposium Dinner & 30th Anniversary Celebration | 6pm – 10pmJoin us as we present the 2024 Research Grant Awards, recognize members of our Medical Advisory Board and celebrate the accomplishments of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation over the past 30 years. The evening will start with a cocktail hour and poster presentation, followed by the awards dinner and will conclude with a live band. We hope you can join us!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sponsorship Packages

2024 Annual TeamCindy 5K Run for Research
2024-09-14 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Hudson River Park, West 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Please join us as we gather together with friends, family, and fellow survivors to raise awareness and much-needed funds for brain aneurysm research on September 14, 2024, at Hudson River Park, Pier 62.

This event funds the annual Cynthia Lynn Sherwin Chair of Research grant. Since its inception, TeamCindy has raised approximately $800,000, which has helped fund the brightest minds in the neurological field to continue their vital research. Sign up as a participant to get some great branded swag and a chance to win awesome sponsored prizes.

This special 5K walk/run is followed by an afterparty where we honor survivors and loved ones, announce our prize winners, and wrap it up with a dance party with music by DJ Bastic! Refreshments will be provided.

Grand Prize Packages*:First Male/Female Finishers

Individual Prizes*:Team Captain with biggest teamIndividual Participant with highest amount raisedRandom Drawing

*Only one prize per individual

Can’t attend? You can still support the cause with a donation!

Donate

10th Annual Philadelphia Run/Walk
2024-09-15 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Philadelphia Navy Yard, 4500 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19112, United States
Please join us on September 15th, 2024 for the 10th Annual Brain Aneurysm Foundation Philadelphia Run/Walk!

5K Run/Walk at the Philadelphia Navy Yard – Marine Parade Grounds

REGISTRATION 8AM | RUNNERS 9AM | WALKERS 9:15AM

Can’t attend? You can still support the cause by donating!

Donate

15th Annual Long Island Walk
2024-09-21 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, New York, 11793, United States
Registration 8:30AM – Event start 10:00AM
Rain or Shine | 2 mile walk/4 mile fun run
Join the Brain Aneurysm Foundation on Saturday, September 21, 2024, as we gather together to increase awareness about the warning signs of brain aneurysms, support research, meet with other brain aneurysm survivors and remember and honor a loved one.
Can’t attend? You can still support the cause by donating.

7th Annual Austen’s Communitas 5K Walk
2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Memorial Park, Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401, United States
The Austen’s Communitas event supports the Brain Aneurysm Foundation with the funds to continue to create education and awareness materials, run support groups nationwide, and enables the brightest minds in the neurological field to continue their vital research. The generosity of participants, donors, sponsors and volunteers of this event, contribute to our mission to help save lives and improve outcomes for survivors.
TIME
Registration: 9AM
LOCATION
Memorial Park – 1401 Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA

9th Annual Chicago Run/Walk
2024-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation community will come together on September 29, 2024 to raise awareness and funds to support those impacted by brain aneurysms. The Chicago Run/Walk is a family-friendly event for all ages! Join brain aneurysm survivors, caregivers, and those remembering or honoring a loved one to further critical brain aneurysm awareness, support, education, advocacy, and research funding.
Registration 8:00 AM | Run/Walk 9:00 AM

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 (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

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
