Although we know brain aneurysm awareness is important all year, tomorrow, September 1st, is the start of Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month! Our calendar is filled with events from Boston to Nebraska.
And if you can't attend an event in person - No worries! Join us on September 21st on Facebook Live during our 17th Annual Research Grant Symposium, which coincides with our 2nd Annual Day of Engagement. This year, we will be hosted by Dr. Alex Spiotta and his team from MUSC in Charleston, SC, and awarding $635,000 to 17 research projects.
We will be active on social media throughout the day, sharing informational videos and special initiatives. We need your help to spread awareness and also to reach our $250,0000 Day of Engagement goal!
Please consider making a donation or signing up to be an ambassador HERE.
Click HERE to see if there is an event in your area.
We would love for you to join us!
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We Welcome Adrian Williams of Peloton
as our Newest Campaign Ambassador
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“My grandmother always told me, ‘Never give up as great things take time", and I will use my platform to honor her memory as we work to reduce the number of brain aneurysms and save lives.”
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Peloton instructor and recognized fitness leader Adrian Williams lost his grandmother to a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2018. Adrian's grandmother was a major force in his life, and knowing that her death from an aneurysm may have been prevented has led him to partner with the BAF to raise critical awareness of this silent killer and help others avoid the pain he and his family have endured.
We are thrilled to have Adrian on board to use his platform to spread brain aneurysm awareness far and wide. With a large social media following, we have already seen visits to the BAF website increase by 400% after Adrian shared his connection with the foundation on Instagram.
The BAF is looking forward to working with Adrian and believes we will reach a new audience that will help us deliver our message and support our mission to save lives.
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BAF CHANGEMAKER
MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
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Michelle Chudnovsky, a senior at Hereford High School in Baltimore, Maryland, lost her father to a ruptured brain aneurysm in January of 2022. In February of this year, Michelle set up a fundraising page in memory of her father to continue his legacy of making a difference. In just a few short months, Michelle raised over $14,500. We are pleased to announce that the first Gary Chudnovsky Chair of Research will be awarded at our Research Grant Symposium in Charleston, SC on September 21st. Read more about Michelle's misson to make a difference HERE.
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2023 Webinar Series
Adrian Williams of Peloton –
His 1 in 50 Story and Desire to Make a Difference
In the latest presentation of our monthly webinar series, BAF Executive Director Christine Buckley hosted Adrian Williams of Peloton, along with BAF founder Dr. Christopher Ogilvy. Discussions included Adrian’s personal connection to brain aneurysms, how important raising awareness and education is to him, and some ways he is hoping to make an impact. You may view the webinar HERE
Keep an eye on your email for the announcement of
our September webinar.
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Join us for our Second Annual Day of Engagement!
On September 21st, members of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation community will come together to support and advance the mission of the BAF by making a gift, becoming an ambassador, or spreading the word through social media.
Click HERE to learn more about the day, or to become an ambassador, or download our social media toolkit HERE.
Together, we can preserve the past, promote the present, and
fund the future.
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Your donation to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, the nation's only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support, and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures, can make a difference in the lives of those affected by brain aneurysms in many ways.
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