Brain Aneurysm Foundation

Massachusetts General Hospital Support Group (Evening)
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-01 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
2026 Meeting Dates – Please check your email for the link to join

Brain Aneurysm Support Group, Kansas City, KS
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-08 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

Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group, Newport Beach, CA
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-09 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

The South Shore Support Group
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-09 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

Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2025-04-10 13:30, 2025-05-08 13:30, 2025-06-12 13:30, 2025-07-10 13:30 (America/New_York) | Maryland
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

2025 Annual Connecticut Walk
2025-04-12 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 first annual BAF Connecticut Walk. Proudly sponsored by Trinity Health.
Registration 8AM | Walk 9AM
Registration is $35
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by March 14th will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however 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

Northwestern Medicine Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-16 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

2025 Boston Marathon
2025-04-21 | Finish Line – Boston Public Library, Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
On April 21, 2025, 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.

2025 Annual New England Run/Walk
2025-04-26 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 24th Annual New England Run/Walk
Registration 8:30AM | Run 10AM| Walk 10:15AM
Registration is $35
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by March 28th will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.

2025 Annual Michigan Run/Walk
2025-05-03 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Clare High School, Schoolcrest Avenue, Clare, MI, 48617, United States
Event Details
Join us at Clare High School for the 8th Annual Michigan Run/Walk
Registration 9:30AM | Run 10AM| Walk 10:15AM
Registration is $35
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by April 4th will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.

2025 Advocacy Day
2025-05-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Capitol Hill, First Street SE, Washington DC, DC, 20510, United States
Brain Aneurysm Community Advocacy Day

Hosted by the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and The Bee Foundation

Training – May 6th | Hill Meetings and Reception – May 7th

Everyone attending must register individually as we need to provide all names to the offices on The Hill. There is a $25 registration fee.

Deadline to Register is March 31, 2025, by 5PM EST
Registering for Advocacy Day to meet with your Congressmen is a SERIOUS commitment. A great deal of work goes into scheduling the appointments. ONLY register if you know you can commit your full day on May 7, 2025. You may have 3-5 meetings in total, but they can occur at any time throughout the day.
All participants must be able to get to all appointments on their own with the assistance of a family member or friend traveling with you. You cannot rely on other participants as schedules will be varied.

Please contact Susie Frost with any questions: susie@bafound.org

White Plains Hospital Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | White Plains Hospital, 122 Maple Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
See below for meeting dates, topics and guest speakers.
White Plains Hospital
Center for Advanced Medicine and Surgery
Lobby Conference Room
122 Maple Avenue
Complimentary valet parking we will available and refreshments will be provided.
Please email Francesca Stone with any questions at fstone@wphospital.org

MEETINGS

Thursday, July 10th
Familial Risk of Aneurysm Formation/Screening Protocols
Ivo Bach, MD

Wednesday, August 13th
Neuropsychological Effects of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Jaime Twaite, PhD; Juleanne Shulman, PsyD

Tuesday, September 9th
Management of Unruptured Aneurysms/Risk Stratification for Rupture
Rafael Ortiz, MD

Wednesday, October 8th
Caregiver and Family Support
Laura Himmelstein, LCSW, CHTP

Thursday, November 6th
Critical Care for Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
John Cardasis, MD; Melanie Neidhardt, RN, BSN, CNML

Tuesday, December 9th
Post-Hospital Discharge and Acute Rehabilitation After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Jaskiran Ghuman, DO

2025 Boston Pops Night
2025-06-06 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
$100 per person. Tickets will be available for pickup at the reception.

The Keith Lockhart 30th Anniversary Concert
Keith Lockhart, conductor
Featuring special guests including Michael Feinstein, Mandy Gonzalez, and Jason Danieley
Join us for this one-of-a-kind celebration marking 30 years of Keith Lockhart at the helm of the Boston Pops! Honor the delight and connection Keith has fostered between our orchestra and our community.

2025 Running Against Ruptures
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Springbank Gardens, 285 Wonderland Rd. S., London, Ontario, N6K 3T3, Canada
Event Details
Join us at Springbank Gardens, London, ON Park for the 11th Annual Running Against Ruptures
5KM Run | 2.5KM Walk
Run, walk, cycle or dance your way to the KM of your choice!
Registration 9:00 AM
Early Bird Registration Extended until May 9: $35 (includes t-shirt)
May 10 – June 6th: $45 (t-shirt not guaranteed)
June 7th: $50 Registration Fee (no t-shirt)

UCLA Brain Aneurysm Foundation Support Group
2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Quarterly

6:00PM – 7:00PM PST

Support ~ Education ~ Recovery
Details:

Next scheduled Virtual Zoom Meeting:
Monday June 6, 2026 from 6:00 – 7:00 PST
https://uclahs.zoom.us/j/99988980180?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password: [REDACTED]
The Support Group is for patients diagnosed with an unruptured brain aneurysm, those having survived a ruptured aneurysm and all caregivers who have supported and taken care of these patients. The meetings provide information and education on a variety of topics relating to the diagnosis, investigation, treatment options, and recovery process for both the survivor and the caregiver. A topic is presented to the group, followed by an open forum for discussion. The meetings also provide an opportunity for reassurance and personal exchange between survivors and caregivers.
This support group aims to empower the patient and the caregiver in the care and recovery processes.
For More Information, to RSVP and to obtain Zoom meeting link please contact the group facilitator:
Abigail M. Mccann
AMccann@mednet.ucla.edu
310-825-8839
