Marissa Smiley’s Story
Before January 23rd 2026, I was active, independent, and always on the go, I lived a healthy fit lifestyle, loved staying busy, and embraced life with energy and excitement. What […]
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Brain Aneurysm Stories
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Mandy Park’s Story
Hi! My name is Mandy and I have just celebrated my first year since having a ruptured brain aneurysm in April 2025. I feel so lucky to just be here,
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The First Annual Brad Sykes Memorial Golf Benefit Recap
On May 24th, 2026, family, friends, and supporters gathered at Ledge Meadows Golf Course for the First Annual Brad Sykes Memorial Golf Benefit, a day dedicated to honoring Brad’s life,
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Shelly Gill’s Story
On 6th December 2023 I woke up, had shower, got me and my son ready for his hospital appointment, we attended the appointment not a single sign something was about
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When Life Didn’t Wait, Neither Did She
In 2023, a Saint Joseph’s University MBA student Magaly Urban began learning the language of business: strategy, leadership, analytics, and resilience; at the same time, life handed her a lesson no classroom
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Marybeth Catinella’s Story
I was down the shore on vacation. I bent down to put my sneakers on and woke up 3 days later in Neuro ICU at Cooper Camden. I had already
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Ebony Richardson’s Story
I immediately suffered a seizure reaction after passing out with no signs/symptoms prior. Last year 2025 Enjoying July 4th holiday amongst friends & family never expected to wake up the
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Mandy Drake’s Story
I suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm back in April 2021, unbeknownst to me… woke up on a Sunday morning… asked my husband to call 911, as I knew something
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Erin Dohan’s Story
I was 27 years old, celebrating my third wedding anniversary, and recovering from an amazing Memorial Day weekend in Napa with friends when a brain aneurysm ruptured. It was May
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Julie Brothers’ Story
Before April 2024 I was living a relatively healthy lifestyle with no major medical problems. I was a 37-year-old living a busy and vibrant life in New York City for
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Jennifer Martinka’s Story
In 2005 I was attending a Christmas party. While at the party I went to the bathroom and was putting on lipstick when I noticed something was off about my
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Michelle Houston in Atlas World Records
Local Woman Sets Atlas World Record After Surviving Two Brain Aneurysms Michelle Houston becomes the first documented two-time brain aneurysm survivor to complete a sprint triathlon Brandywine, Maryland — July
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