Brain Aneurysm Foundation

09/10/2026

$3.02. That's all the federal government spends per person, per year, on brain aneurysm research — despite the fact that a rupture happens every 18 minutes in the U.S.

Research funding saves lives. Learn how you can help close the gap at https://www.bafound.org/take-action-2/advocate/our-initiatives/

09/10/2026

This week, during Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, BAF Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. William Ares joined CBS Chicago to discuss the importance of brain aneurysm education, knowing the warning signs, and understanding your risk factors. Thank you to CBS News Chicago for helping us raise awareness and share information that can help save lives. Watch the full segment:

Dr. William Ares joins CBS News Chicago during Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr. John Emmanuel Rivera Torio of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and UERM in Manila, recipient of a $10,000 research grant to study global disparities in brain aneurysm care. His work is funded by the BAF Chair of Research. Read more: bafound.org/research/research-grant-awards

09/09/2026

The physical changes after a brain aneurysm aren’t always visible. Recovery can involve pain, fatigue, headaches, changes in vision, hearing, movement, and other challenges that may continue long after treatment. By looking beneath the surface, we can better understand what survivors are experiencing and provide the support they need.

09/08/2026

Five statistics everyone should know about brain aneurysms:

1) 6.8 million Americans have an unruptured brain aneurysm.
2) That's about 1 in 50 people — more common than most think.
3) A brain aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes in the U.S.
4) 50% of ruptures are fatal.
5) 66% of survivors face lasting neurological effects.

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09/08/2026

Thank you for supporting our 4th Annual Car Wash Fundraiser yesterday! Whether you donated to have your car washed, bought raffle tickets, came for food, or even just shared our posts along the way — THANK YOU!

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the help of such a great group of people. Thanks to Anna Mattivi, Luke Tomaski, Adam Piccolo, Brady Schneider, Lori Konen, and Donna Ge**er for helping to make this such a smooth operation. Without hesitation, they volunteered their Saturday to do whatever was needed. In total, we washed 65 cars!

After an absolutely incredible day, we’d like to share that not only did we hit our $10,000 goal, we EXCEEDED it! 🎉👏🏻 We do still have a few final expenses to take care of, so our official donation amount will be announced in a few days once we have everything finalized.

Before making a final post about this event, we’d like to announce the winners of our Red Ticket Raffle, Basket Raffle, Door Prizes, and 50/50! All prizes can and should be picked up by Friday, September 11th! We’ll be reaching out to all winners, but if you see your name listed below and want to save us a second by contacting us first, we’d appreciate it! You can call or text Kristy at 814-594-1915, or send us a message on Facebook!

Red Ticket Raffle Winners:
⛽️ $100 GetGo Gift Card - Sandy Mattivi
⚾️ (4) Pirates vs. Royals Tickets @ PNC Park - Jennifer Ingram
💳 $50 Target & $50 Amazon Gift Card Bundle - Bonnie Dempsey
🍔 28” Blackstone Griddle - Bill Pearson
🧊 Assorted NeeDohs - Livie Vollmer
🚴‍♀️ Kids’ 12” Purple Bike - Katie Benini
🚵‍♀️ Kids’ 12” Red Bike - Stacie Olewnik
🧸 Toniebox w/ 2 Tonies & Warmies Dog - Tammi Eozzo

Basket Raffle Winners:
1. Car Care - Sis Eckert
2. Football Bogg Bag - Vicki Struble
3. $130 KKKK Certificate - Beth Haberberger
4. Beauty Basket - Beth Haberberger
5. Little Flamer Faves - Sadie Mahoney
6. Elk County Snack Basket - Becky Polaski
7. Cozy Fall Basket - Sam Gearhart
8. Buerk’s Portable Toilet Rental - Brady Schneider
9. Play-Doh & Candy - Tammi Eozzo
10. Lotto Lunch & Lather - Beth Haberberger
11. PSU School Spirit - Becky Polaski
12. GetGo Gift Card & Mug - Maureen Lecker
13. TND Virgin Spirits Basket - Tiffany Palmer
14. Alcoholic Slush w/ Snacks - Scott Wendel
15. Reusable Water Balloons & Towel - Deb Wickett
16. Throw Blanket - Hayslee Hildebrand
17. Buck’s Pizza Certificate - Vicki Struble
18. Fall Blanket & Pillow Set - Becca Glatt
19. Toddler Snack Basket - Caylene Gilmore
20. Fall Sign & West Wind Gift Card - Hannah Eckert
21. Fox’s Pizza Dinner Deal - Donna Aloi
22. Teen Snack Basket - Tammi Eozzo
23. Sonic Water Blaster & Towel - Barb Neilson
24. Dino, Bottle, & Blocks - Hannah Eckert
25. Book & Blanket - Tiffany Palmer
26. Green Thumb Basket - Colette Mosier
27. Homemade Table Runners - Vicky Surra
28. Crayola Craft Basket - Darlene Buttery
29. $25 Wildwoods Gift Card - Nita Moate
30. Wooden Puzzle & Sports Balls - Sandy Wilson
31. Homemade Pittsburgh Sports Basket - Joe Florio
32. Candle Warmer Basket - Scott Wendel
33. Wine & Snack Basket - Shannon Beaver
34. Buck’s Pizza Certificate - Bill Pearson
35. Pizza Palace Gift Card - Scott Wendel
36. Delhunty Chiropractic Basket - Vicky Surra
37. Sand Toy Basket - Keri Williams
38. Sweet Hobbies Basket - Emilee Ge**er
39. $25 Gunners Gift Card - Brady Schneider
40. MVP Certificate & Candy Dish - Jennifer Ingram
41. $25 Gunners Gift Card - Troy Bennett
42. Buck’s Pizza Certificate - Darlene Buttery
43. Trick-or-Treat Basket - Rob Dixon
44. Rick’s Doughboys Model Car - Everett Hildebrand
45. $25 Balloon Bar Gift Certificate - Beth Haberberger

Door Prize (1 Free Car Wash) Winners:
Alaina Leasure
Hayley Losey
Donna Aloi
Sage Hansen
Becca Glatt

Our 50/50 worth $319.50 was won by Brady Schneider! 💰

Donations will be accepted until Friday, September 11th! If you’d like to make a donation, please contact Kristy at 814-594-1915, stop by during business hours, or by Venmo at -Hanes. At any time, you can make online donations directly to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation at https://www.bafound.org. Every additional donation will help cover our last few expenses and will hopefully allow us to add to our final donation!

09/07/2026

Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month is in full swing, and our community is showing up across the country. From Philadelphia to New York, Fredericksburg to Chicago, each event brings us together to raise awareness, support survivors, and drive critical research forward.
Join us, take a step, and be part of something bigger, https://www.bafound.org/take-action-2/fundraise-participate/events/

09/06/2026

The annual rate of brain aneurysm rupture is approximately 8–10 per 100,000 people. Know the signs, https://www.bafound.org/understanding-brain-aneurysms/warning-signs-symptoms/

09/05/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by a brain aneurysm diagnosis?� Dr. Spiotta from the Medical University of South Carolina breaks it all down — what an aneurysm is, how it forms, and the treatment options available. Get the answers you need to feel more confident in your brain aneurysm journey. Listen here: https://youtu.be/kLogwiq4Ah4

09/04/2026

African Americans and Hispanics are twice as likely to suffer a brain aneurysm rupture. This disparity is real, and it demands attention in every community, https://www.bafound.org/understanding-brain-aneurysms/causes-risk-factors/