Champions of Hope: Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation Year-End Campaign

Champions of Hope:
Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation Year-End Campaign

Our Year-End Goal

We aim to raise $25,000 by December 31st to deepen our impact and improve lives.

$50 provides educational materials for five newly diagnosed patients

$125 funds a month of virtual support group meetings for our online community

$500 contributes to vital research that could lead to breakthrough treatments

The Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Our tax identification number is 42-1740818. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

A Story of Hope

You have the power to be a Champion of Hope today.

A father and avid runner, Jason’s life changed in an instant when a ruptured brain aneurysm caused a stroke at work. Emergency surgery saved him, but he was left paralyzed and facing the uphill battle of relearning how to walk, and live with the effects of brain injury.

What he needed most was a community that understood—and he found it through the Young and Restless of Atlanta Stroke Support Group, now part of the Niekro Foundation’s network.

Surrounded by survivors who shared his journey,
Jason regained hope and eventually learned to run again.
Jason’s story is just one example of the challenges many face. Brain aneurysms affect 1 in 50 people in the U.S., and while AVMs are rarer, they can be equally devastating. These life-threatening conditions can strike anyone, at any time, often without warning. The Niekro AVM & Aneurysm Foundation gives survivors like Jason the resources and support to rebuild. Your generosity also funds research that could spare other families from the hardships he endured.

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Our Impact This Year

From funding vital research initiatives to expanding our support programs and raising awareness, each contribution has directly impacted the lives of those affected by aneurysms and AVMs. Together, we have fostered a stronger community, empowered countless individuals, and paved the way for innovative treatments and resources. Your support has been invaluable in driving this progress, and we look forward to continuing this important work together in the coming year.

13,600

Connected over 13,600 patients and families with vital support networks, offering essential resources and a community of understanding

$60,000

Funded $60,000 in medical research, including $20,000 in jointly supported grants advancing treatment innovations

Expanding Access

Expanded national patient programs and virtual communities—while providing scholarships to help survivors and caregivers access meetings and resources.

Increased Awareness

Raised nationwide awareness through our 5K, inspiring storytelling campaigns, and new partnerships, reaching thousands with messages of hope, resilience, and the importance of research and early detection.resources and a community of understanding

Looking Ahead

By increasing research funding to support an additional grant, we can accelerate the development of new treatments and innovative therapies. Expanding our patient programs will allow us to reach more patients and families nationwide, providing essential support through online communities and virtual groups. Lastly, adding mental health resources will address the emotional and psychological challenges faced by patients and their families, offering comprehensive care and fostering resilience

Fund research grants that accelerate progress toward new, life-saving treatments and improved outcomes for patients

Further expand patient programs, online communities, and virtual support groups to better connect families and individuals across the nation

Provide 5 Support Group Scholarships for activities, supplies, refreshments, and transportation for survivors and caregivers.

Voices of Change

“The Niekro Foundation is amazing. They run the Teen AVM support group that I attend monthly. Through this group, I've made amazing friends who understand my experience since having my stroke.”

"The Foundation’s efforts to raise awareness and fund research make a real difference, and being part of that movement gives me hope. It’s empowering to know that there’s an organization out there fighting for people like me and helping others understand what AVM survivors go through.

“As a neurosurgeon specializing in complex cerebrovascular disorders, I have witnessed firsthand the profound physical, cognitive, and emotional toll that brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) inflict on patients and their families”

“The Niekro Foundation has benefitted me by connecting with their teen support group. I finally met kids the same age as me, who went through same things as me, and who get it!"

The Power of Your Donation

Your donation isn’t just a financial contribution – it’s a lifeline for families like Jason’s. It funds critical medical research that could lead to new treatments. It supports our online communities and virtual support groups, ensuring that no one faces these challenges alone. It’s the hope that comes from knowing dedicated researchers are working tirelessly to find new solutions.

Thank you for your support! For questions, please contact Elizabeth at [email protected]

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