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 by learning more about the field of brain aneurysm research, our research grants and fellowships for innovative diagnosis and treatment, our Scientific Advisory Board, and the ongoing activities of our Foundation.
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Inspired
Bee Inspired by the stories of those affected by brain aneurysms and the campaigns they've launched to raise awareness and research funds. Find out how you can help to change the statistics of this devastating condition by spreading awareness or starting your own fundraiser.

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.

In addition to our annual Honey Bash Gala, The Bee Foundation hosts sponsored athletic events that offer another opportunity for you to participate, sponsor, or donate. Our two key events are the Philadelphia Marathon and annual Golf Classic. Check them out to see if you’re interested – or let us know if you have an idea for an event in your area which we could support!

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!

Join us for the 5th annual Honey Bash Gala on September 29th at the Hamilton Garden of the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. We are working towards our largest fundraising goal yet of $250,000. The evening will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and a live & silent auction! Purchase your tickets today and attend this great event for an outstanding cause of raising brain aneurysm awareness and funding preventative research. Watch our highlight video here of Honey Bash 2017!

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.

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In The News

Catching up with Amy, Playwright of “Burst”

Amy Leigh Horan is a playwright, photographer, and PR professional who currently lives in Washington, DC. We are so pleased to have Amy at this year’s 5th Annual Honey Bash Gala as one of very special guests. Her play Burst: is a recollection with humor and heart of her mother’s survival of a brain aneurysm. Burst […]
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In The Cobwebs of My Mind: Surviving a Brain Aneurysm

A recollection of surviving a brain aneurysm. From the article ‘In the Cobwebs of my Mind’ from edge magazine. “The subarachnoid space is where the cerebral spinal fluid circulates and is responsible for protecting your brain from injury. Serving as a cushion. A hemorrhage in this space can cause a coma, paralysis and even death.” — […]
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Meet Honey Bash Guest Speaker Kavita Basi

In March of 2015, Kavita Basi was taken to the hospital with a life-threatening illness – a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. She was treated with 4 brain operations. There is a 50% survival rate with the remainder of those who do survive having serious disabilities like hearing, difficulty walking, partially paralyzed and brain damage. Kavita has overcome […]
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