In 2025, we strengthened our commitment to survivors, caregivers, and those grieving by fostering spaces of connection and healing. Through storytelling, support groups, and community events, we encouraged resilience and honored the journeys of those impacted by brain aneurysms. Our support network stretched farther than ever before, reminding every individual they are not alone.
2025 Support Milestones
Facilitated 40+ support groups over the year.
Published 11 “Share Your Story” narratives, giving voice to survivors and their families.
- Meghan Sanchez’s Story
- Vanessa Kelly: Surviving An Aneurysm
- Irma Lopez’s Story: In Memory Of Esvin Walter Lopez
- Haleigh Lehmann: Survivor Of A Triple Brain Aneurysm Rupture
- In Loving Memory Of Marianne Silva
- Turning Pain Into Purpose: A New Chapter Begins At AdventHealth Inpatient Rehabilitation In Winter Park, FL
- Rene Nevarez’s Story
- Elaney Tedder’s Story
- Nikki Staley’s Story
- Andrew Davie: A Journey Of Resilience And Hope
- Chloe Barr’s Story
TBF Ambassador Leslie Miller extended support to AdventHealth in Florida.
Distributed small hardship grants, through the UVM Patient Support Fund, awarding five grants of $500 each, to assist with essential needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and medical expenses in NY State.
Published nine Ambassador Support Blogs, to foster community connection, share resources, and provide ongoing encouragement:
- Top 10 Recovery Tips When Leaving The Hospital
- Memory Tips And Techniques
- April Is National Poetry Month, To Celebrate Let’s Talk About How You Can Use Writing As A Tool To Help With Your Brain Aneurysm Journey.
- Getting Active Again After A Brain Aneurysm: A Guide To Safe Movement And Recovery
- Dating After An Aneurysm – Love, Connections And The Journey Forward
- Love, Resilience, And Healing – Navigating Relationships After A Brain Aneurysm
- New City, New Neurologist – How To Ease The Worry Of Finding A New Neurologist
- Work After An Aneurysm: A Journey Of Resilience And Redefining Limits
- 5 Things To Know After Surviving A Ruptured Aneurysm
At TBF, support extends far beyond just funding research. We believe in nurturing resilience, connection, and hope for survivors, caregivers, and families navigating the aftermath of brain aneurysms.