Graciamaria Cea’s Story
My name is Gracia, and I live in Alberta. I discovered my unruptured aneurysm completely by accident after having an MRI done for an unrelated issue. Hearing the words, “You […]
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Gisel Pasos’s Story
September 9, 2021 Two months after turning 21 years old, I experienced a brain aneurysm rupture that changed my life forever. During my normal routine, I drove myself to the
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Sara Carlson’s Story
My name is Sara Carlson. I am blessed to be a 3-time brain aneurysm survivor. I was diagnosed with my first aneurysm at the age of 30, when my children
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TBF Ambassador, Leslie Miller, helps patients find hope at AdventHealth
TOriginally posted on Wesh 2 News on Jun 25, 2026: https://www.wesh.com/article/stroke-survivor-helps-patients-adventhealth/71723696 Maxcette Mark experienced a life-changing moment when she found herself alone in her apartment with an excruciating headache and
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2026 TBF Brain Aneurysm Advocacy Day
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 37 advocates from The Bee Foundation traveled to Capitol Hill with one shared purpose: to make sure brain aneurysm patients, survivors, caregivers, and families were
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2026 MFMF Research Grant Update: Advancing Prevention Through Collaboration
We’re excited to share a mid-year update from Dr. Sean Polster, recipient of The Bee Foundation’s 2025 Matthew Friedman Memorial Foundation Preventative Brain Aneurysm Research Grant. Dr. Polster and his team at The
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Casey Ressler’s Story
Look, here’s what happened to my brain, and it all makes sense when you connect the dots. I did two tours in Iraq. Got exposed to those blast waves from
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2026 Summer Golf Classic: Driving Change Beyond the Fairways
On June 9th, 2026, the TBF community came together for our annual Summer Golf Classic at Union League Liberty Hill, and what a day it was. Under brilliant blue skies
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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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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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