The Bee Foundation - Brain Aneurysm Research

Our Events
From sponsored athletic events such as the Philadelphia Marathon and Golf Classic, to our major annual Honey Bash Gala, to events hosted by our supporters to honor their loved ones, we offer multiple opportunities throughout the year for you to get involved and join our enthusiastic community.

Join The Bee Foundation and the Brain Aneurysm Foundation on Capitol Hill to lobby Congress for increased brain aneurysm awareness and research. This is an exciting event where you can truly make a difference in the fight against Brain Aneurysm. Each person attending will have a voice to share their experiences and desire to change the landscape of this disease at a national level.

The Bee Foundation Awareness Events

Friends and families affected by brain aneurysms are holding events around the country to honor their loved ones and raise research funds and increase awareness. There may be one near you! And if you’re interested in hosting an event of your own, just contact us at [email protected]. We can help!

The Honey Bash 2019 was a great success. Thank you to all of our supporters who joined us for a fabulous evening. A special thanks to guest speakers, Ducis Rodgers, Dr. Pascal Jabbour and Tatum Gordon. Watch our video to learn more! Save the Date for next year’s Honey Bash on October 17th, 2020 at The Logan in Philadelphia.

Scientific Advisory Board

William J Mack, MD, MS, FAANS, FAHA
Principal Investigator and Director of the Cerebrovascular Laboratory in the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the University of Southern California. He has active NIH R01 funding for his research. Dr. Mack’s scientific interests are focused on translational efforts to treat ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Laboratory investigations concentrate on the pathophysiology of cerebral ischemia, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and inflammatory modulation.
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

Pitt Gymnastics Dedicates their Home Opener to Brain Aneurysm Awareness
I had no idea what a brain aneurysm was until August 25, 2016. My dear friend, teammate, roommate, and maid of honor, Mallory Brewer, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 27 due to a brain aneurysm. Mallory and I met at the University of Pittsburgh where we were blessed to be on the Pitt […]
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A Year to Remember…Thoughts from our Fellow
Many know Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, the strong willed mother of Dragons from HBO’s Game of Thrones. Fewer fans realize that, during filming, Emilia Clarke suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a type of stroke that can be caused by a ruptured brain aneurysm. The hardships she faced underneath her fantasy roll were described in a […]
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Honey Bash 2019 Breaks the Records, Raising $240 Thousand at October 5 Event!
Philadelphia’s hottest new venue, The Fitler Club, was host to The Bee Foundation’s 6th annual Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5. A record crowd of 230 enjoyed cocktails under in the tented garden and perused the 40+ silent auction items before sitting down to a curated dinner in the Club’s ballroom. The evening’s Master of Ceremonies, […]
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