Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation

The Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation was established in 2007 in loving memory of Joe Niekro, who lost his life from a sudden cerebral brain aneurysm on October 27, 2006. The astonishing lack of public awareness and under-support of research of such a widespread and often fatal condition led to the launch of a crusade to educate and encourage awareness about brain aneurysms, AVMs and hemorrhagic strokes.