News
Welcome to our News blog where we’ll post important information and updates for our brain aneurysm community. Our team will be providing you with the latest news, trends, and insights about this medical condition. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply interested in learning more, you’ll find valuable resources and helpful tips to improve your health and well-being. Please make sure to sign up at the bottom of the page to receive updates automatically in your inbox!
Celebrating Brain Aneurysm & Stroke Survivors
The KAT-Walk & Karo-5K provides the opportunity not only to remember and honor our loved ones lost to an aneurysm but also to celebrate survival.
2026 KAT-Walk & Karo-5k PHOTO GALLERY
We’re excited to share the 2026 KAT-Walk & Karo-5k Photo Gallery with everyone! After sifting through hundreds of photographs graciously donated to us, we think
2026 Scholarship Recipients
The Maine Brain Aneurysm Awareness Committee was pleased to award $2,000 scholarships to four students at the KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness.
Thanks from the Brain Aneurysm Community
On behalf of the Maine Brain Aneurysm Awareness Committee, THANK YOU for attending and for your generous donations at the 2026 KAT-Walk & Karo-5k for
Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month 2026
SEPTEMBER is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month and we’re here to provide vital information and resources to help you or a loved one. Get involved!
SHARED STORY: Tonya Robinson
SHARED STORIES: Tonya Robinson from Michigan shares her story of finding a large brain aneurysm and the struggles she faced and overcame.
Brain Aneurysm Awareness & Baseball with The Sea Dogs
It was a fun day at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine, last Sunday, when Maine Brain Aneurysm Awareness cheered on the Portland Sea Dogs. The exciting game gave our group a chance to relax with family and friends before our 18th annual KAT-Walk & Karo-5k for Brain Aneurysm Awareness in Portland, coming up in September.
Join Us to Honor and Celebrate
Join us for the 18th annual KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Payson Park in Portland, Maine. This event provides the opportunity to remember and honor our loved ones lost to an aneurysm and to celebrate survival.
Coiling a Brain Aneurysm
Let’s talk about coils! We share a fantastic animation and links to pages on our website for in-depth details.
Cover Your Bases and Learn About Brain Aneurysms!
Cover your bases and learn the signs and symptoms of brain aneurysms. We’re thrilled to partner with the Portland Sea Dogs again this year.
Scholarship Recipient Follow-up!
We are very pleased and proud to share follow-up stories from two of our previous $2,000 scholarship recipients. Please read how your support is helping local students.
SHARED STORY: Marg Watts
On May 18, 1998 I was in West Palm Beach with my girlfriend Sue. We planned a week’s vacation to paint and update my condo.
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Awareness Events
Discover the brain aneurysm awareness events our volunteer group presents, attends, and promotes.