Eleana Sanding’s Story
My Brain Almost Stopped Me. Now I Help People Love Theirs. Hi, I’m Eleana Sanding, founder of Go Eleana Go, and I’m on a mission to inspire people to embrace […]
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Brain Aneurysm Stories
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Mimi Mira’s Legacy
A beloved community cornerstone whose kindness, connection, and generosity continue to leave a lasting impact. Known throughout the Main Line as the “Unofficial Mayor of Wayne,” Mimi Mira spent more
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Mary Schnell’s Story
On April 19th 2026 my life changed forever. I received a phone call, in the middle of the night, from my son’s girlfriend that my son was having a seizure.
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Hafiza Parbatani’s Story
At 13 years old, I survived two ruptured brain aneurysms and underwent emergency brain surgery to have both aneurysms clipped. The experience changed my life in ways that continue to
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Nicola Bryan’s Story
On the 10th of November, 2021, I went to work as normal. I am a health care worker at Arrow Park Hospital. The day my aneurysm burst, I was at
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Cadence Crandell’s Story
My story with brain aneurysms has shaped who I am, changed my family forever, and taught me how quickly life can change in a single moment. It started years ago
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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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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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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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