2025 Brews For Brains
2025-08-03 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Craft Roots Brewery, 4 Industrial Road #3, Milford, MA, 01757, United States
Kristen was our dear friend, sister and daughter whose captivating charm and contagious laughter brought people together in the most positive ways. Kristen loved to surround herself with friends and family, enjoying life’s simple pleasures and grand adventures, especially outdoors. She could often be found in her sunnies throwing a Frisbee with a beer in hand one day, and hiking the trails, exploring beaches, or dancing at music festivals the next. Let’s come together to share memories, raise funds for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and radiate positivity in her honor!
Please join us to celebrate and remember Kristen while supporting the very important efforts of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, including research, education, and awareness. All ticket proceeds will be donated directly to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Food and drinks will be available for purchase as well as raffle opportunities!

Massachusetts General Hospital Support Group (Evening)
2025-08-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-07 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
2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-08 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
2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-08 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

White Plains Hospital Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-08 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

Lynn Oswald Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2025-08-14 13:30, 2025-09-11 13:30, 2025-10-09 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

2025 Annual Pittsburgh Run/Walk
2025-08-17 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | North Shore Riverfront Park, North Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Event Details
Join us at North Shore River Front Park for the Annual Pittsburgh Run/Walk
Registration 8:00AM | Run 9AM| Walk 9:15AM
Registration is $35
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by July 18th will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.

2025 Falmouth Road Race
2025-08-17 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Falmouth High School, Gifford Street Extension, Falmouth, MA, 02536, United States
TeamBAF is proud to participate in the 53rd running of the Falmouth Road Race to raise critical funds and awareness for brain aneurysm research, education, advocacy, and support.
If you are interested in running on TeamBAF please email susie@bafound.org for more information.

7th Annual Brain Aneurysm Awareness After Hours
2025-09-03 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.

18 For 18 Kentucky Golf Tournament
2025-09-05 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Gibson Bay Golf Course, 2000 Gibson Bay Dr, Richmond, KY, 40475, United States
The first Annual 18 for 18 Kentucky Golf Tournament will be held at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond, Kentucky, on Friday, September 5, 2025.

2025 Support Conference
2025-09-10 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
More information and registration link to come.

We are excited to host our second in-person Support Group Conference. A panel of experts in various subject matters will lead discussions among survivors, caregivers, and those who have experienced loss.

Research Grant Symposium & Support Conference
2025-09-10 09:00 - 2025-09-11 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
SEPTEMBER 10TH & 11TH, 2025

Our 19th Annual Research Grant Symposium will be held on September 11th at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. The 2nd Annual Support Conference will take place on the 10th.

Please take a look below for a tentative schedule, and watch this page for updates.

Wednesday, September 10th Support Group Conference | 9am – 3pm We are excited to host our second in-person Support Conference, bringing together attendees from across the country and featuring a lineup of inspiring speakers and interactive breakout sessions. Each speaker will lead thoughtful discussions designed to support survivors, caregivers, and those who have experienced loss.

Thursday, September 11th 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.

Thursday, September 11th Symposium Dinner | 6pm – 9pm Join us as we present the 2025 Research Grant Awards. The evening will start with a cocktail hour and poster presentation, followed by the awards dinner. We hope you can join us!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sponsorship Packages

Accommodations
Mountain Shadows: 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Booking is available through our room block here.

2025 Annual Philadelphia Run/Walk
2025-09-14 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 $35Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by August 15th will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.

2025 Annual Austen's Communitas Walk
2025-09-20 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 $35
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by August 22nd will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.

2025 Annual Long Island Walk
2025-09-21 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 Walk
Registration 8:00AM | Walk 10:00AM
Registration is $35
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by August 22nd will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.

7th Annual Tinlin Family Golf Tournament
2025-09-26 | Lawn on D, D Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
SAVE THE DATE
More information coming soon!

2025 Annual Chicago Run/Walk
2025-09-28 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Diversey Harbor Lincoln Park North, North Cannon Drive 2601, Chicago, Illinois, 60614, United States
Event Details
Join us at Diversey Harbor Lincoln Park North for the Annual Chicago Run/Walk
Registration 8:00AM | Run 9AM| Walk 9:15AM
Registration is $35
Fundraising is not required but encouraged! Individuals who fundraise $100 (inclusive of the registration fee) by August 29th will receive a t-shirt at the event. We encourage everyone to register in advance, however walk-ins will be welcome.

2025 Twin Cities Marathon
2025-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Minnesota State Capitol, Finish Line - 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN, 55155, United States
On October 5, 2025, members of TeamBAF will participate in “The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America,” which will wind through downtown districts and cross the Mississippi River.
If you are interested in joining TeamBAF, please email taylor@bafound.org
Fundraising minimum $750

Brain Aneurysm Support Group, Kansas City, KS
2025-10-14 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

Northwestern Medicine Brain Aneurysm Support Group
2025-10-15 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
