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The Joe Niekro Foundation connects aneurysm, AVM, and stroke patients with community, education, and resources to help them thrive while funding critical medical research.

Why Joe Niekro Foundation™?
The Joe Niekro Foundation™ is committed to supporting patients and families, research, treatment and awareness of brain aneurysms, AVMs and Hemorrhagic strokes.
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Patient Advocacy
Together we have built a one-of-a-kind patient advocacy program that educates communities about brain aneurysms, AVMs and hemorrhagic strokes.
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Our Events
Through exciting fundraisers and events, we have helped fund critical research that is paving the way for neurological advancements in the future.
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Brain Aneurysm Facts
Some risk factors that can lead to brain aneurysms can be controlled, and others can’t. Learn more about what factors can contribute to your risk.
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Since inception, The Joe Niekro Foundation has supported programs that served millions of people across the world.

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Latest News

Christa Reed, Brain Aneur...

On September 1, 2020, in an unrelated trip to the emergency room, I learned that I had a 6 mm aneurysm in the anterior communicating artery. After consulting with my Neurosurgeon and a team of professionals, the best
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Dionne Denton, Brain Aneu...

When I was 16, I suffered from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. I was home alone on a summer day in July, kicking back, watching Netflix and relaxing like most kids do in the summertime. I had no clue what would happen
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Sekou Writes, Stroke Surv...

In July 2022, while delivering the commencement speech at the Fisk University graduation ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee I found that I couldn’t articulate what I was trying to say. My co-presenter noticed the
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Jason Russell, Stroke Sur...

In 2017, I was at my desk working as a Product Manager for Stanley Black and Decker when I had a stroke. Luckily my coworkers noticed the signs and quickly came to my aid and called the paramedics. One of my coworkers
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