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Saving Lives, Providing Hope

The Bee Foundation

FOR BRAIN ANEURYSM PREVENTION

Our Four Pillars Balancing the medical science and necessary research with needed public awareness and empathy for those most affected, we conduct informed fundraising to execute these pillars.

RESEARCH | AWARENESS | ADVOCACY | SUPPORT

A Decade of Progress • Funded 19 preventative research grants from leading neuroscience institutions • Established the 1st Brain Aneurysm Economic Cost Fellowship and Health Equity Grant • Spread awareness and education to 200K+ annually across North America, Europe and Australia • 300+ meetings with members of Congress and introduction of 1st Brain Aneurysm research bill • Founded the Brain Aneurysm Support Hive, for survivors, caretakers, and bereaved families

RESEARCH

AWA R E N E S S

Demonstrating visionary leadership in preventative research by convening experts and funding innovative research grants.

Educating our community by providing the tools to raise awareness of the signs, symptoms and treatments of brain aneurysms.

ADVOCACY

SUPPORT

Using our collective voice and experience

Inspiring hope and resilience by celebrating our shared experience through storytelling, support groups and community events.

to influence Congress for improved brain aneurysm federal policy.

Join Our Network

Give to Save Lives

Explore the opportunities to increase your engagement as a advocate, donor or TBF community member!

ADVANCE OUR MISSION

ENHANCE YOUR GIVING

• Become an Ambassador & raise public awareness • Advocate on Capitol Hill for increased research funding • Share the TBF mission, statistics & research program with healthcare professionals • Stay educated on scientific advancements

• Join “The Promise of Prevention,” our monthly giving program • Start a tribute or fundraiser in honor of a loved one who has been impacted by brain aneurysms • Share our mission with like-minded corporations interested in sponsorship opportunities

GROW OUR COMMUNITY • Attend one of our events ranging from galas, run/walks, awareness retreats, golf events and more • Connect with us through social media or by submitting a • “Share Your Story” to our blog • Join our Virtual Brain Aneurysm Support groups

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The Bee of Hope Every day, bees achieve the seemingly impossible. Working tirelessly as a tightly knit community, they fertilize and renew in relentless pursuit of their mission.

Like the bee, we are committed to achieving what many have called impossible.

Together we build on shared expertise and the experiences of our integrated family to deliver lifesaving hope, healing and a better tomorrow.

Our Motivation Brain aneurysm ruptures show no bias or prejudice, impacting people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and social status.

OUR BELIEF Marrying dedication, hope and scientific advancements, we can live in a world where brain aneurysms can be found prior to rupture so that lives will be saved and the devastation they cause eliminated.

People in the United States that have a brain aneurysm Ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in 50% of cases Deaths worldwide each year caused by brain aneurysms Half of the deaths are under the age of 50 A brain aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes

The Federal government spends only $2.94 per year on research for each person affected.

6.8 million 50% 500,000+ under 50 18 min

$2.94

The TBF Network

We have become an international community of people with diverse backgrounds working together towards a shared vision.

We are proud to introduce our extensive network.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SUPPORT STAFF & PARTNERS

AWARENESS AMBASSADORS

RESEARCH GRANTEES & FELLOWS

Michael G. Kane, Chairman of the Board

Laura Geib, Director of Operations & Events,

Annabel Aaron, Prosper, TX

Andrew Hale, MD, PhD, 2024,

Wilmington, DE

Wayne, PA

Andrew Davie, Alexandria, VA

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Erin Kreszl, Co-Founder & Executive Director,

Lisa Rosenthal, Director of Systems & Technology, Lindstrom, MN

Kavita Basi, Altrincham, UK

Rosalind Lai, MD, 2024,

Wayne, PA

Christine Kondra, Co-Founder & Director,

Lauren Keleher Lashinger, Director of

Research & Policy, Wayne PA

Communications, Wayne, PA

Eileen Demidovich, New York, NY

Zac & Hayley Arch, Digital Marketing Team,

Sally Freedman, Dallas, TX

OTBP, Philadelphia, PA

Colleen Fahey, Allentown, PA

J Mocco, MD MS, New York, NY

Dave Prickett, Brand Manager & Creative Director,

Jessica Fausak, Allen, TX

David Prickett Design, Chicago, IL

Tracy Faulkner, Baltimore, MD

Arnold & Porter, Policy Advisors, Washington DC

Matthew Hepler, BSN, RN, CCRN

Alison Sedney, Easton, MD Steve McIlwain, Philadelphia, PA Todd Helton, Apex, NC Mark Stevens, Mason, OH Morgan Stoviak, Washington DC

Brian Mahoney, Hoboken, NJ Glenn Becker, Exton, PA

Amanda Costanza, Aluquippa, PA Diana Creaturo, Yonkers, NY Katherina Diemer, New Bern, NC

Bryn Mawr, PA

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

Daniela Sierra, Hollywood, FL

Michael Chen, MD, Rush University, Chicago, IL

Claudia Mallea, New York, NY

Shazam Hussain, MD, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Jaleesa Matthews, District Heights, MD

J Mocco, MD, MS, Mount Sinai, New York, NY

Patricia & Ashley McCarthy, Staten Island, NY

William Mack, MD, MS, USC, Los Angeles, CA

Leslie Miller, Orlando, FL

University of Buffalo Neurosurgery

Tanyeri Barak, MD, 2024, Yale University Hazem Shoirah, MD, 2024, Neurosurgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Kerstyn Perlman, BA, 2024, Elmhurst Hospital Center Natália Vasconcellos, MD, MSc, 2024, Mayo Clinic Scott Simon, MD, 2023, Penn State College of Medicine Visish Srinivasan, MD, 2023, University of Pennsylvania David Altschul, MD, 2023, Montefiore Medical Center Stacey Wolfe, MD, FAANS, 2022, Wake Forest Medical Center

Robert Starke, MD, MSc, 2022 & 2018, University of Miami

MirHojjat Khorasanizadeh, 2021, Beth Israel

Pascal Jabbour, MD Thomas Jefferson University,

Elizabeth Ratta, Lincoln, VT

Deaconess Medical Center

Philadelphia, PA

Tricia Scobey, Charleston, SC

Nicki Mohammadi, 2019, Fellow, Mount Sinai

Jan-Karl Burkhardt, MD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Minda Thurman, Chesapeake, VA

Edgar Samaniego, MD, 2019, University of Iowa

Zac Yezzi, New York, NY

Louis Kim, MD, 2019, University of Washington Natalia Romano-Spica, 2018, Fellow, Mount Sinai Ben Strickland, MD, 2018, USC Justin Mascitelli, MD, 2017, Barrow Neurological Institute

Jennifer Kim, MD, 2017, Massachusetts General Hospital Christopher Kellner, MD, 2016, Mount Sinai Aichi Chien, MD, 2015, UCLA

2025 Events MAR

1

APR

24

MAY

7

Brain Aneurysm Community Advocacy Day

JUN

3

TBF Golf Classic

SEP -OCT

TBF Race Series

OCT 18

HONEYBASH

Annual Cornerstone Winter Wine Dinner

The 2025 VIP Dinner continues its mission to support brain aneurysm prevention through The Bee Foundation, while also championing the California Wine Community, which has endured many challenges in the past few years.

TBF Ambassador Retreat & Community Awarness Event

TBF Ambassadors from all over the US will unite in PA for our 2nd annual retreat, celebrating a day filled with community, strategy-setting and mindfulness.

Hosted by the The Bee Foundation & the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Join the Brain Aneurysm community in Washington DC and meet with congressional offices to advocate for increased federal Brain Aneurysm Research.

Enjoy 18 holes, scramble style, including putting, hole-in-one contests and more. The day ends with a sunset cocktail reception, live auction & evening fire pits at Union League Liberty Hill. All proceeds support Brain Aneurysm Prevention.

A series of virtual, informal and timed 5K Walks/Runs throughout the U.S. bringing together all those touched by brain aneurysms. Join our virtual team, find a race nearby or start your own and celebrate Brain Aneurysm Awareness month.

A longstanding TBF tradition! Held in the Philadelphia area, this festive gala includes dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and a celebration of the progress that has been made by our incredible community.

The Bee Foundation

FOR BRAIN ANEURYSM PREVENTION

info@thebeefoundation.org 844.823.2873 The Bee Foundation For Brain Aneurysm Prevention is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) Serving people around the globe. © 2025 The Bee Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Tax ID #47-1133312