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NiekroFoundation

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The Niekro Foundation is committed to supporting patients and aiding in the research, treatment and awareness of brain aneurysms, AVMs & hemorrhagic strokes.

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Support Group Spotlight Niekro Foundation Teen Aneurysm & AVM Online Support Group. "I finally met kids the same age as me, who went through the same things as me, and who get it!” -Marina, Teen AVM/Stroke Survivor Email [email protected] for more info.

Support Group Spotlight
Niekro Foundation Teen Aneurysm & AVM Online Support Group.  

"I finally met kids the same age as me, who went through the same things as me, and who get it!”
-Marina, Teen AVM/Stroke Survivor

Email wrico@niekrofoundation.org for more info.
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Join our new TEEN Aneurysm & AVM Online Support Group! TONIGHT - May 14th at 6 pm CST Teens ages 13 – 17 are welcome. Email [email protected] for more info. Meetings will be co-facilitated by a Therapist from Fuller Life Family Therapy & members of our Young Adult Support Group.

Join our new TEEN Aneurysm &amp; AVM Online Support Group! TONIGHT - May 14th at 6 pm CST Teens ages 13 – 17 are welcome.  Email wrico@niekrofoundation.org for more info.  Meetings will be co-facilitated by a Therapist from <a href="/4aFullerLife/">Fuller Life Family Therapy</a> &amp; members of our Young Adult Support Group.
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June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth If you know someone who may be experiencing PTSD, there are several ways you can help. - Offer emotional support, understanding, patience, and encouragement - Learn about PTSD - Listen carefully. - Share positive distractions

June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth
If you know someone who may be experiencing PTSD, there are several ways you can help.

- Offer emotional support, understanding, patience, and encouragement
- Learn about PTSD 
- Listen carefully.
- Share positive distractions
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“I went to bed—10 mins later, half my body was paralyzed.” A rare condition changed her life, but support groups saved it. Her advice: “Your weakness may open doors strength never could.” Read her story: niekrofoundation.org/kelly-stroke-s… #StrokeSurvivor #SupportGroups #NiekroFoundation

“I went to bed—10 mins later, half my body was paralyzed.”
A rare condition changed her life, but support groups saved it.
Her advice: “Your weakness may open doors strength never could.”
Read her story: niekrofoundation.org/kelly-stroke-s…
#StrokeSurvivor #SupportGroups #NiekroFoundation
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Save the Date! 🧠 The Aneurysm & AVM Awareness 5K will be here soon! Join us any time Sept 20–Oct 5 for a 5K your way — walk, run, cycle, or roll! 💪 #5KYourWay #AVMAwareness #BrainAneurysm

Save the Date! đź§  The Aneurysm &amp; AVM Awareness 5K will be here soon!
Join us any time Sept 20–Oct 5 for a 5K your way — walk, run, cycle, or roll! 💪
#5KYourWay #AVMAwareness #BrainAneurysm
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June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth Not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event. Sometimes learning that a friend or family member experienced trauma can cause PTSD. #PTSD #PTSDawareness #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery

June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth

Not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event.  Sometimes learning that a friend or family member experienced trauma can cause PTSD.

#PTSD #PTSDawareness #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery
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Join us TOMORROW for the Niekro Foundation Young Adult Brain Aneurysm and AVM Online Support Group! Thursday, June 26th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm CST. We would love to have you join us! Ages 18 – 25 are welcome. Email [email protected] for registration link.

Join us TOMORROW for the Niekro Foundation Young Adult Brain Aneurysm and AVM Online Support Group!
 
Thursday, June 26th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm CST.
We would love to have you join us! Ages 18 – 25 are welcome.
 
Email wrico@niekrofoundation.org for registration link.
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#PTSD doesn’t always stem from just one event & some people may be more at risk than others. Several factors can increase the chances of developing PTSD after trauma. Understanding them can help recognize when to reach out. Healing is possible & no one should go through it alone.

#PTSD doesn’t always stem from just one event &amp; some people may be more at risk than others. Several factors can increase the chances of developing PTSD after trauma. Understanding them can help recognize when to reach out. Healing is possible &amp; no one should go through it alone.
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🎉 The Niekro Foundation Swag Store is OPEN! Grab gear you’ll love—and support a cause that saves lives. ❤️🧠 A portion of every purchase funds brain aneurysm, AVM & stroke awareness, support, and research. 🛍️ Shop now: shop.printyourcause.com/campaigns/niek…

🎉 The Niekro Foundation Swag Store is OPEN!
Grab gear you’ll love—and support a cause that saves lives. ❤️🧠
A portion of every purchase funds brain aneurysm, AVM &amp; stroke awareness, support, and research.
 🛍️ Shop now: shop.printyourcause.com/campaigns/niek…
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Join our new TEEN Aneurysm and AVM Online Support Group! TONIGHT at 6 pm CST Teens ages 13 – 17 are welcome. Email [email protected] for more info. Meetings will be facilitated by a Therapist from Fuller Life Family Therapy and members of our Young Adult Online Support Group.

Join our new TEEN Aneurysm and  AVM Online Support Group! 

TONIGHT at 6 pm CST
Teens ages 13 – 17 are welcome.

Email wrico@niekrofoundation.org for more info.

Meetings will be facilitated by a Therapist from <a href="/4aFullerLife/">Fuller Life Family Therapy</a> and members of our Young Adult Online Support Group.
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Stay Safe This Summer! Summer Tips for Brain Injury Survivors · Keep hydrated · Wear sunglasses · Take care of your skin · Avoid going out at hottest time of day · Dress cool · Medication warnings · Recognize symptoms of heat stroke · Use cooling aids

Stay Safe This Summer!

Summer Tips for Brain Injury Survivors
· Keep hydrated
· Wear sunglasses
· Take care of your skin
· Avoid going out at hottest time of day
· Dress cool
· Medication warnings
· Recognize symptoms of heat stroke
· Use cooling aids
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Keep Hydrated Summer heat can cause problems & make it harder to manage the effects of injures. It is important to keep fluid levels up. When the weather is hot our bodies sweat more so it's crucial to replenish lost water levels. Drink lots of water & avoid caffeine or alcohol.

Keep Hydrated
Summer heat can cause problems &amp; make it harder to manage the effects of injures. It is important to keep fluid levels up. When the weather is hot our bodies sweat more so it's crucial to replenish lost water levels. Drink lots of water &amp; avoid caffeine or alcohol.
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The day after her 52nd birthday, she had a stroke misdiagnosed as vertigo. 36 hours later came the truth. Today, she leads a thriving stroke support group. Her advice? “Keep moving & have a sense of humor.” Read her story: niekrofoundation.org/cam-stroke-sur… #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeAwareness

The day after her 52nd birthday, she had a stroke misdiagnosed as vertigo. 36 hours later came the truth.
Today, she leads a thriving stroke support group.
Her advice? “Keep moving  &amp; have a sense of humor.”
Read her story: niekrofoundation.org/cam-stroke-sur… #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeAwareness
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Wear Sunglasses Many brain injury survivors struggle with light sensitivity which may be exacerbated in bright sunlight. They also suffer from headaches during hot weather. Wearing dark sunglasses may help relieve the symptoms of light sensitivity.

Wear Sunglasses
Many brain injury survivors struggle with light sensitivity which may be exacerbated in bright sunlight. They also suffer from headaches during hot weather. Wearing dark sunglasses may help relieve the symptoms of light sensitivity.
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Summer Tips for Brain Injury Survivors Take Care Of Your Skin Scars can be particularly vulnerable, especially in the early stages of healing. If you have exposed scars make sure to put a higher factor sunscreen on them and consider covering your head with a hat.

Summer Tips for Brain Injury Survivors
 
Take Care Of Your Skin
Scars can be particularly vulnerable, especially in the early stages of healing. If you have exposed scars make sure to put a higher factor sunscreen on them and consider covering your head with a hat.
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“I thought it was just a stomach bug.” Instead: a life-threatening AVM rupture and 8.5-hour brain surgery. Now? She’s thriving—teaching dance and performing in professional theatre. Read her story: niekrofoundation.org/kayci-avm-surv… #AVMSurvivor #BrainHealth #NiekroFoundation

“I thought it was just a stomach bug.”
Instead: a life-threatening AVM rupture and 8.5-hour brain surgery.
Now? She’s thriving—teaching dance and performing in professional theatre.
Read her story: niekrofoundation.org/kayci-avm-surv…
#AVMSurvivor #BrainHealth #NiekroFoundation
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Join us TONIGHT for the Niekro Foundation Young Adult Brain Aneurysm and AVM Online Support Group! Thursday, July 24th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm CST. We would love to have you join us! Ages 18 – 25 are welcome. Email [email protected] for registration link.

Join us TONIGHT for the Niekro Foundation Young Adult Brain Aneurysm and AVM Online Support Group!

Thursday, July 24th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm CST.
We would love to have you join us! Ages 18 – 25 are welcome.

Email wrico@niekrofoundation.org for registration link.
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Avoid going out at the hottest time of the day For brain injury patients, symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive issues may be exacerbated in hot weather. If you can, avoid being out in direct sunlight between the hours of 11 am to 3 pm, when the sun is at its hottest.

Avoid going out at the hottest time of the day
For brain injury patients, symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive issues may be exacerbated in hot weather.  If you can, avoid being out in direct sunlight between the hours of 11 am to 3 pm, when the sun is at its hottest.