Aneurysm Awareness Month is a crucial initiative aimed at raising awareness about aneurysms, potentially life-threatening conditions that can occur anywhere in the body but are most commonly identified in the brain or the aorta. An aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel, and if it ruptures, it can lead […]
Join the Joe Niekro Foundation’s virtual 5K! Walk, Run, Cycle or Roll to help us raise AVM and aneurysm awareness, fund medical research and connect patients and caregivers with the community and resources they need to thrive! We’re raising money for Team AVM Alliance for the 5K and would love your support! More Info: Aneurysm […]
Brain AVM Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in the brain, a rare but critical condition. A brain AVM is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels connecting arteries and veins, which disrupts normal blood flow and oxygen circulation. When left undiagnosed or untreated, AVMs can rupture, leading to […]
AVM Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, will be holding our annual fundraiser event during the entire month of October which is also AVM Awareness month. We rely solely on generosity during this once-a-year event to provide the funding needed for our programs and events. More information on how you can support AVM Alliance and our pediatric […]
National Epilepsy Awareness Month is observed each November to spotlight the challenges and triumphs of the epilepsy community. Epilepsy, a neurological disorder marked by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, affects millions worldwide, making it vital to raise awareness and dispel misconceptions about the condition. This dedicated month emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse experiences of those […]