Brain Aneurysm Foundation

01/13/2026

Meet Christine Buckley, Executive Director of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. From advocacy and research to building community, her journey with BAF spans nearly 20 years. Swipe to learn more about her role, passion, and what inspires her every day.

01/12/2026

New year. Fresh perspective. Life after a brain aneurysm can change everything, especially how we cherish each moment.

01/09/2026

What if small changes could make a big difference for your brain health? As we move into 2026, learn the top ways to reduce brain aneurysm risk and start the year with a plan. Read our blog here,

As we head into 2026, many of us are thinking about how to live a longer, healthier life. At the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, we want to help you focus on […]

01/08/2026

Dr. Jared Cooper and brain aneurysm survivor and advocate Janine Durso come together for an honest conversation about survival, care, and community.

They share Janine’s journey, discuss signs and symptoms, ruptured and unruptured diagnoses, and highlight their work creating a brain aneurysm support group at White Plains Hospital, because support matters beyond treatment.

Spotify: https://bit.ly/The1in50-Spotify
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/The1in50-Apple

01/07/2026

Kelly was just four when she lost her mother to a brain aneurysm—a moment that would shape the rest of her life. Growing up with PKD and a family history of aneurysms, she always knew the risks she faced. At 42, an early screening detected a small aneurysm, giving her the chance her mother never had. After surgery and a long recovery, Kelly is sharing her story to honor her mother, raise awareness, and remind everyone that early detection can save lives.
Read Kelly’s full story here:

Kelly Messmer of Indiana with her husband and two sons. On my fourth birthday, my mother suddenly placed her hands on her head while we were stopped at a traffic […]

01/06/2026

The Brain Aneurysm Foundation invites you to join Advocacy Day and the Support Conference 2026 in Washington, D.C. On March 18th, participate in Advocacy Day to meet with your Congressperson and make your voice heard on issues affecting the brain aneurysm community — register by February 1st. The following day, March 19th, the Support Conference offers survivors, caregivers, and families a full day to connect, share experiences, and learn from experts. Learn more and register here: http://give.bafound.org/2026AdvocacyDay

01/05/2026

Brain aneurysm survivor Mary Langner and her husband, Rudy, share their powerful journey from Mary’s sudden rupture and lifesaving surgery to weeks in the ICU and her determined recovery at Spaulding. Knowing how devastating a brain aneurysm can be, and how fortunate Mary is to be here today, they have become passionate advocates for the BAF. By sharing Mary’s story, they hope to raise awareness, support others walking a similar path, and help prevent future ruptures.

01/02/2026

Healing from a brain aneurysm isn’t instant, and life isn’t the same as before. Even if it looks normal on the outside, patience and support from loved ones matter now more than ever.

01/02/2026

As we begin a new year, we’re reflecting on what our community made possible in 2025 and the responsibility we carry as a trusted leader in brain aneurysm research, education, and awareness.

Together, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation awarded $590,000 in research grants, brought our mission to life through 33 events, and grew to 75,000+ supporters committed to awareness, education, and progress.

Every milestone represents real momentum toward earlier detection, better treatment, and lives saved. As we step into 2026, we remain focused on what matters most: working toward a world without ruptures.

Thank you for starting this new year with us!

12/31/2025

After scans showed a brain aneurysm, she was told not to worry. But Susan trusted her instincts and reached out to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, connecting with the right specialist just in time.

1 in 50 people lives with a brain aneurysm, often without warning. Your year-end gift ensures more people like Susan get lifesaving guidance, https://give.bafound.org/2025Giving

12/30/2025

Some gifts change everything.
A year-end gift to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation is a gift of hope, supporting families, funding lifesaving research, and protecting futures. https://give.bafound.org/2025Giving

12/29/2025

With federal tax rules set to change in 2026, now is a meaningful time to give.
A donation made by December 31, 2025, lets you take advantage of today’s more favorable deductions while advancing lifesaving research, education, and awareness to prevent brain aneurysm ruptures, https://give.bafound.org/2025Giving