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
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
Demonstrating visionary leadership in preventative research by convening experts and funding innovative research grants.
AWARENESS
Educating our community by providing the tools to raise awareness of the signs, symptoms and treatments of brain aneurysms.
ADVOCACY
Using our collective voice and experience
to influence Congress for improved brain aneurysm federal policy.
SUPPORT
Inspiring hope and resilience by celebrating our shared experience through storytelling, support groups and community events.
Join Our Network
Explore the opportunities to increase your engagement as a advocate, donor or TBF community member!
ADVANCE OUR MISSION
• 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
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
Give to Save Lives
ENHANCE YOUR GIVING
• 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
The Bee of Hope
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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
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael G. Kane, Chairman of the Board Wilmington, DE
Erin Kreszl, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Wayne, PA
Christine Kondra, Co-Founder & Director, Research & Policy, Wayne PA
Eileen Demidovich, New York, NY
Sally Freedman, Dallas, TX
J Mocco, MD MS, New York, NY
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
SUPPORT STAFF & PARTNERS
Laura Geib, Director of Operations & Events, Wayne, PA
Lisa Rosenthal, Director of Systems & Technology, Lindstrom, MN
Lauren Keleher Lashinger, Director of Communications, Wayne, PA
Zac & Hayley Arch, Digital Marketing Team, OTBP, Philadelphia, PA
Dave Prickett, Brand Manager & Creative Director, David Prickett Design, Chicago, IL
Arnold & Porter, Policy Advisors, Washington DC
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD
Michael Chen, MD, Rush University, Chicago, IL
Shazam Hussain, MD, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
J Mocco, MD, MS, Mount Sinai, New York, NY
William Mack, MD, MS, USC, Los Angeles, CA
Pascal Jabbour, MD Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Jan-Karl Burkhardt, MD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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.
AWARENESS AMBASSADORS
Annabel Aaron, Prosper, TX
Andrew Davie, Alexandria, VA
Kavita Basi, Altrincham, UK
Amanda Costanza, Aluquippa, PA
Diana Creaturo, Yonkers, NY
Katherina Diemer, New Bern, NC
Colleen Fahey, Allentown, PA
Jessica Fausak, Allen, TX
Tracy Faulkner, Baltimore, MD
Matthew Hepler, BSN, RN, CCRN
Bryn Mawr, PA
Daniela Sierra, Hollywood, FL
Claudia Mallea, New York, NY
Jaleesa Matthews, District Heights, MD
Patricia & Ashley McCarthy, Staten Island, NY
Leslie Miller, Orlando, FL
Elizabeth Ratta, Lincoln, VT
Tricia Scobey, Charleston, SC
Minda Thurman, Chesapeake, VA
Zac Yezzi, New York, NY
RESEARCH
GRANTEES & FELLOWS
Andrew Hale, MD, PhD, 2024, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Rosalind Lai, MD, 2024,
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
Deaconess Medical Center
Nicki Mohammadi, 2019, Fellow, Mount Sinai
Edgar Samaniego, MD, 2019, University of Iowa
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
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.
Brain Aneurysm Community Advocacy Day
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.
TBF Golf Classic
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.
TBF Race Series
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.
HONEYBASH
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.
