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Kenny R. Bryden Jr. Golf Tournament for Brain Aneurysm Research

The Bryden Family is on a Mission and They Need Your Help After losing their beloved family member Ken Bryden Jr., to an unexpected brain aneurysm in March of 2017, they decided to join the cause and do everything in their power to help spread awareness and raise funds for brain aneurysm awareness. They’ve done so much in the past year alone to raise funds to help promote research such as hosting a fundraising […]

This Year’s TBF Summer Golf Classic was a Hole in One!

The Bee Foundation’s Annual Scotland Run Golf Tournament After a solid week of rain, Reese Stern, the organizer of our annual Scotland Run Golf Tournament, had his doubts that the weather was going to deliver. But deliver it did, and on June 4th 60 golfers hit the course on a perfect day for our 3rd annual tournament. […]

Gold Seal of Transparency Holders!

In every aspect of our mission, we strive to be genuine, and authentic in our endeavors and our path towards our goals and we are proud of our transparency. As a nonprofit, we report our finances, programs, operations and a general summary report yearly to GuideStar – a database of global nonprofit financial information. […]

Fundraiser Alert – Mama B’s Kitchen Campaign for Ken

Imagine, this same time last year, a family of four had their father, and husband with them to start off the year. Hoping to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, etc with their beloved. This year, Ken’s family looks back and remembers the dismay they faced when their family member was taken from them so […]

Found! Man With Brain Aneurysm Finds Daughter After Putting Her Up For Adoption

Jerry Miller’s daughter was taken from him shortly after she was born in 1978 in Covington, Kentucky. At that time, he was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, and his chances of recovery were slim, according to WAVE. His wife was 17 years old the newborn would be too much to take care of, so she was […]

University of Michigan Alumni Support Brain Aneurysm Research & Awareness at 12th Annual Chilimpiad

Every year, Alicia Paramo-Dionne and her husband, alumni of the University of Michigan, hold a well known chili cook-off at their home. Each year they select a local charity to support with the proceeds of the cook-off, and this year Alicia found The Bee Foundation. Read on to learn more about the event and why […]

Chi Psi Fraternity at George Mason University Raised $2500 in Memory of Brother who Passed Away From a Brain Aneurysm

In the last week of brain aneurysm awareness month, Chi Psi at George Mason University started a week of fundraising for brain aneurysm research and awareness in memory of Travis Valentine, who passed away in February 2017 from a ruptured brain aneurysm. You can still support the #SpreadtheLove campaign here.

Stroke Victim Calls Neurosurgery and Yoga a Life-Saving Combination

When Jamie Falstrault’s undiagnosed brain aneurysm ruptured while in his Scotch Plains home, he and his family feared for his life. Would he survive? And if he did, would he be able to walk, talk or have a decent quality of life?

Huntley oncology nurse remembered as loving caregiver

Tiffanie Rodriguez lived and breathed hospitals. It was there that she met her husband, where she worked as an oncology nurse for 22 years and where she died at age 45 from a sudden brain aneurysm while leaving a job interview Oct. 6.

U.S. District Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell Dies from Ruptured Brain Aneurysm

Memorial services are pending for U.S. District Court Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell of the Central District of California, whose death was announced by the court late Tuesday. O’Connell, 52, collapsed on Sept. 15 while participating in a program titled, “So You Want to Be a Judge?” co-sponsored by the State Bar and California Women Lawyers. […]

Citizens of the Week: Erin Kreszl & Christine Kondra – Spreading Brain Aneurysm Awareness

Jessica Press from The Philadelphia Citizen nominated The Bee Foundation co-Founders, Erin Kreszl & Christine Kondra as Citizens of [...]
A Blood Test for Brain Aneurysms? Our 2016 Grant Shows Promising Results!

Dr. Christopher Kellner is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Director, Intracerebral Hemorrhage Program at the Icahn School of [...]
Remembering a Loving Husband and Father

Shelly’s story began, as many do, without notice, when her husband of 20 years passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

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The Buzz

The Latest in Brain Aneurysm Research, Awareness, and Care

William J Mack, MD, MS, FAANS, FAHA

J Mocco, MD, MS

Dr. Michael Chen

Dr. M. Shazam Hussain

Aichi Chien

Alison Sedney

Share Your Story