NiekroFoundation
@joeniekro
Followers
2K
Following
1K
Media
2K
Statuses
7K
The Niekro Foundation is committed to supporting patients and aiding in the research, treatment and awareness of brain aneurysms, AVMs & hemorrhagic strokes.
Houston, TX
Joined April 2009
October is AVM Awareness Month Know the Signs - Headache - Stroke-like symptoms - weakness - paralysis - numbness - tingling - balance, vision & hearing issues - Seizures #AVMAwareness #AVMAwarenessMonth
0
1
0
Join us TONIGHT for the Niekro Foundation Young Adult Brain Aneurysm and AVM Online Support Group! Wednesday, September 17th 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.
0
0
1
Meet Amelia—a three-time hemorrhagic stroke survivor. Back in school, playing in the school band, and connected through the teen support group. Support fuels hope & resilience for survivors. Donate today: https://t.co/TojWyN2Wjv
#ChampionOfHope #AVMAwareness
0
0
0
October is AVM Awareness Month Did you know? The average age of an AVM rupture is 17 years old #AVMAwareness #AVMAwarenessMonth
0
0
1
October is AVM Awareness Month Did you know? An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal tangle of arteries and veins, which can disrupt normal blood flow and can potentially lead to brain damage or stroke if it ruptures. #AVMAwareness #AVMAwarenessMonth
0
0
0
💙 New virtual support group for loved ones of survivors! Family Matters: A Lifeline for Loved Ones of Survivors 🗓 First Meeting TOMORROW: Oct. 15 | 7 PM CST 💻 Meets monthly (3rd Wednesday) Email wrico@niekrofoundation.org to join. #AVMAwareness #BrainAneurysmAwareness
0
0
0
💙 Our finishers & survivors made this year unforgettable! You helped us raise our highest total ever! 🙌 Keep the impact going through October: https://t.co/bdu0DOPLpV
#ReasonToRace #NiekroFoundation5K
0
0
0
October is AVM Awareness Month Did you know? AVMs occur in <1% of the population #AVMAwareness #AVMAwarenessMonth
0
0
0
Thank you to our 2025 #Aneurysm & #AVM Awareness 5K sponsors! Your partnership helped make this year’s event our best yet — raising awareness, hope & support for patients & families. 🧠🙌 #NiekroFoundation #BrainAneurysmAwareness #AVMAwareness #Virtual5K
0
0
0
Thank you to our Top Fundraisers for the 2025 #Aneurysm & #AVM Awareness 5K! Your dedication, teamwork & generosity helped make this our most successful year yet —raising critical funds for awareness, research & support. 🧠🙌 👉 https://t.co/bdu0DOPLpV
0
0
0
🏅 Congrats to our 2025 #Aneurysm & #AVM Awareness 5K Winners! 👏 Thank you to EVERY participant & donor for supporting the Niekro Foundation! 💙 Still time to support: https://t.co/bdu0DOPLpV
#NiekroFoundation #BrainAneurysmAwareness #AVMAwareness #Virtual5K
0
0
1
Huge thanks to all who participated, donated & sponsored! You helped us raise $36,655 of our $40K goal—our best 5K yet! Donations still open through Oct 31—help us reach $40K: https://t.co/bdu0DOPLpV Send race photos/times to wrico@niekrofoundation.org—winners announced soon!
0
0
0
🏁 TODAY is the LAST DAY! 🧠 You can still complete your #Aneurysm & #AVM Awareness 5K and support the Niekro Foundation! 📸 Send your photo + time to wrico@niekrofoundation.org 💻 Register or donate: https://t.co/bdu0DOPLpV 📅 Race ends today – Sunday, Oct 5, 2025 #Virtual5K
0
0
1
2 DAYS LEFT! ⏰ The #Aneurysm & #AVM Awareness 5K ends TOMORROW! Join these finishers by completing your 5K today! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ 📸 Send your time + photo to wrico@niekrofoundation.org 👉 Sept 20 – Oct 5, 2025 #Virtual5K #BrainAneurysm #AVMAwareness
0
0
1
💬 #ReasonToRace – Carly’s Story 💬 “I suffered a ruptured Brain Aneurysm and a major stroke… I completed the Joe Niekro 5K with my tricycle to help the foundation + keep it alive.” 👟Join this year’s Awareness 5K: https://t.co/bdu0DOPLpV
#BrainAneurysmAwareness #AVMAwareness
0
0
1
⏳ 3 DAYS LEFT! ⏳ The Niekro #Virtual5K ends Sunday, Oct 5 👟 ✅ Complete your 5K by then 📸 Send your photo/screenshot + time to wrico@niekrofoundation.org 💙 Proceeds benefit the Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation #Niekro5K #ReasonToRace
0
0
0
“I race because I survived.” 🏃♀️💙 Georgia runs to honor her dad + celebrate life after brain surgery. Her story 👉 https://t.co/bng2ih374u Race with us 👉 https://t.co/bdu0DOPLpV
#ReasonToRace #AVMAwareness #BrainAneurysmAwareness
0
0
0
💬#ReasonToRace – Meet Elizabeth 💬 “The 5K is something my whole family can enjoy while supporting aneurysm & AVM research. I’ve seen firsthand the difference it makes.” – Elizabeth, Exec. Director 👉Register: https://t.co/0DA9LnzeXb
#AneurysmAwareness #AVMAwareness #Virtual5K
0
0
0
💬#ReasonToRace “Our family sponsors the 5K because of what the Niekro Foundation represents. After Gavin’s AVM rupture in 2023, they gave us resources & survivor connections that became lasting friendships.” 👉Join them: https://t.co/bdu0DOPdAn 👉Story: https://t.co/4jFAq1L7Yy
0
0
0