May 2018
News and Updates
$100 million Gift to Brown's Brain Science Institute

A $100 million gift to Brown University’s brain science institute from alumnus Robert J. Carney and Nancy D. Carney will drive an ambitious agenda to quicken the pace of scientific discovery and help find cures to some of the world’s most devastating diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s.

Brown University is an organization we frequently partner with as they are also in Rhode Island. We are excited to see what they do with this incredible gift.

Join Miles for Migraine and the Association for Migraine Disorders for a 2 mile walk, 5K run, and 10 Mile run. This fundraiser is focused on showing support to the 39 million people in the U.S. living with migraine and raising awareness that migraine is not “just a headache”.

AMD’s Migraine Awards Dinner is an evening that brings together the migraine community, business leaders, and medical professionals to raise funds and awareness for a disease that impacts over 39 million Americans, and to recognize people who are making a difference in the migraine arena. .  If you are interested in attending but find the cost prohibitive, email us and ask about a discount for migraine patients.

Join us for 3 expert panel presentations, followed by open discussions. Hot Topics in Migraine is a free event and open to the public. Topics will be in three areas: Post-Concussion Syndrome and Migraine, How to De-Stigmatize Migraine and New Migraine Therapies.

Shades For Migraine is a campaign to promote migraine awareness and create a viral buzz for a disease that affects over 1 billion people worldwide.
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On Migraine Solidarity Day, June 21, we are asking everyone to show they care and wear a pair of sunglasses where they normally wouldn't, even indoors when possible! Prove it by posting photos on social media with the hashtag #ShadesForMigraine.


Michelle Tracy of The Migraine Warrior Blog opens up about her journey with migraine. After giving up hope she finds a new doctor and wrestles with trying a treatment she once had hesitation about: medical marijuana. Her story shows how an open mind and hope can help you find relief. 

Shades for Migraine is a podcast series that explores the mysteries of migraine from many perspectives: sufferers, caregivers, health professionals and researchers.
An interview with Jaime Sanders, migraine patient and author of The Migraine Diva blog

In this episode, Jaime opens up about living with migraine for the past 30 years, explaining the tips she's learned along the way, how to combat stigma and how migraine has impacted her life. Whether you are a caregiver, a person living with migraine or medical professional, this powerful podcast is a must-watch.

Migraine research is underfunded. We need your support. 
Your donation will help fund  migraine research, educational tools  and  advocacy programs .