The Bee Foundation - Brain Aneurysm Research

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Aware
Bee Aware of the warning signs and risks. Learn more about risks and symptoms of brain aneurysms.
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Courageous
Bee Courageous to make a difference through research. Learn more about our Scientific Advisory Board, The Bee Foundation’s Research Grants and current brain aneurysm research.
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Happy
Bee Happy because life is sweet! We are creating fun and exciting events devoted to raising brain aneurysm awareness while savoring the sweet moments of life.

Our Events
From sponsored athletic events such as the Philadelphia Marathon to community-focused events such as the Chicago TBF Awareness Event or our annual Philadelphia Honey Bash Gala, The Bee Foundation has a number of opportunities to get involved. Join our enthusiastic community through one of the options below!

Join us at the 2016 Gortex Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, November 19-20th! We are once again Charity Partners for this year’s marathon for the second year in a row, and will have The Bee Foundation Race Tent Headquarters located right at the finish line of the race!

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Help spread the word about The Bee Foundation and the need for brain aneurysm research by attending a TBF Awareness Event in your region. Our current TBF Awareness Champion Cities are Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, and the Greater New York Region. Interested in bringing a TBF Awareness Event to your city? Contact us today at [email protected].

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Thank you to everyone who joined us September 17th at the 3rd annual Honey Bash Gala and helped us reach 75% of our goal of $200,000 for brain aneurysm awareness and research. Donate now to help us reach 100%. The night featured cuisine from James Beard Award Winning Chef Jose Garces, spirits from Cisco Brewers, and music from Blue Route Entertainment!

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Scientific Advisory Board

William J Mack, MD, MS, FAANS, FAHA
J Mocco, MD, MS
Chief Medical Officer Professor and Vice Chair for Education Director, Cerebrovascular Center Department of Neurological Surgery Mount Sinai Health System Dr. Mocco’s major areas of clinical and research interest are stroke and brain aneurysms. Dr. Mocco performs both open surgical procedures and minimally invasive endovascular procedures for cerebrovascular disorders.
Dr. Michael Chen
Michael Chen, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Rush University Medial Center.
Dr. M. Shazam Hussain
Dr. Hussain is the Head of the Cleveland Clinic Stroke Program and Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

In The News

The Bee Foundation’s 3rd Annual Honey Bash Gala Raised over $152,000 for Brain Aneurysm Research Funding

Thank you so much to all who shared in the amazing evening of September 17th, and who donated to the event. (And to those of you who missed it, we hope to see you next year!) Our third annual gala raised over $152,000—our highest yet—and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who made it happen. We’d […]
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Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: Paramus Survivor ‘Here To Help’

PARAMUS, N.J. — Almost 30 months after suffering a brain aneurysm at Maywood’s HackensackUMC Fitness and Wellness Center, Patty Petrula of Paramus is going back. This time, to raise awareness.
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She’s Living Proof – the Story of Susie Laurie, Brain Aneurysm Survivor

New Englander Susie Laurie is a walking testament to the benefits of coiling vs. surgical clipping, having undergone both procedures to treat aneurysms in her brain.
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