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

Premier Episode of Borrowed Time with Megan Bacigalupo

Tune in on October 23, 2018 at 7:00pm Eastern Time for the Premier Episode of Borrowed Time with Megan Bacigalupo. To provide hope to the brain injury survivor community and caregivers. To reveal strength of the body and mind after being put to the ultimate test. Beating-or cheating death… call it what you will. Exploring […]
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Honey Bash 2018 Raises a Record $175,000+ for Brain Aneurysm Awareness & Research

“Outstanding!” “I learned so much!” “The best ever!” Those words summed up the opinions of the 170 attendees to this year’s Honey Bash – the fifth annual gala since The Bee Foundation was launched in March 2014. It was a special year…one that paid Tribute to the amazing families who have been touched by […]
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A Letter to our Supporters in Honor of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month

To our friends, supporters and those we haven’t yet met: Five years ago, our world changed forever when our vibrant, 27 year old cousin, Jenny, suffered a fatal brain aneurysm rupture on Christmas Day. As we struggled to make sense of the senseless, we were shocked that this all too common condition was so under-recognized, […]
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