Caroline McCaffrey’s Story
On Father’s Day of 2025, at the age of 18, I suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm during a training run. As a young Division 1 runner, I, like many others, […]
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Brain Aneurysm Stories
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From Crisis to Calling: How Minda Thurman Turned a Ruptured BA into Purpose
When TBF Ambassador Minda Thurman suffered a brain AVM & rupture in February of 2020, her world changed in an instant. But while many would focus on fear, uncertainty, or
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Meghan Sanchez’s Story
Here is a little about me. My name is Meghan Sanchez. I moved to the LA area about 12 years ago. I was busy building my life here in Burbank,
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Vanessa Kelly: Surviving An Aneurysm
In September of 2020, I was sick with covid when the worst headache of my life hit. I screamed to my husband that I needed help after I felt a
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Irma Lopez’s Story: In Memory Of Esvin Walter Lopez
Sunday May, 2nd 2021 was the last time I saw my dad, Esvin, in the way I would like to remember him, happy and healthy. My dad, my sister, and
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Haleigh Lehmann: Survivor of a triple brain aneurysm rupture
Haleigh Lehmann shares her story of surviving a brain aneurysm rupture and how it has given her a new perspective on life. In 2020 I had a triple brain aneurysm
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In Loving Memory of Marianne Silva
“Okay, Momma. I’m going to go to dinner with my friend, Jen! I’ll talk to you later. I love you!” …But the next day never came. Life was changed forever.
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Turning Pain Into Purpose: A New Chapter Begins at AdventHealth Inpatient Rehabilitation in Winter Park, FL
By: Leslie A. Miller, PhD Aneurysm Rupture Survivor On June 8, 2021, my life changed in an instant. A sudden brain aneurysm rupture led to a hemorrhagic stroke-an event that
Rene Nevarez’s Story
An Unexpected Valentines Day: Rene’s Story It started out a normal Valentine’s Day in 2022. As I arrived to work that day, I was feeling really good and excited about
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Elaney Tedder’s Story
I consider myself extremely lucky. I began having debilitating migraines in 2022, and first saw a neurologist in 2023. At first, they resisted having me scanned for an aneurysm until
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Nikki Staley’s Story
Devine intervention and the hands of new, young, neurosurgeon to my rural Northern Michigan community saved my life on 10/11/22! My dear Dad died unexpectedly and horrifically, just 6 months
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Andrew Davie: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
Life is often unpredictable, throwing us into challenges that can either break us or make us stronger. One such story is that of Andrew Davie, who faced his own medical
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