Staying Involved

The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation is committed to staying in touch with the community, raising public awareness, and championing the importance of advanced research. Look to this section for past and current events involving our public awareness and fundraising efforts and check out how you can be a part of the ongoing cause.

Past Events

2nd Annual Walk for Aneurysm and AVM Awareness
May 6, 2007
Crissy Field, San Francisco

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1st Annual Awareness Walk raises over $30,000!!!
Aneurysm and AVM Awareness Day in the City and County of San Francisco
May 7, 2006
Crissy Field, San Francisco

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May 7, 2006 was a gorgeous sunny day where survivors, supporters and volunteers were able to connect, share stories, and walk in support of those affected by vascular malformations of the brain. The day was proclaimed “Aneurysm and AVM Awareness Day” by Mayor Gavin Newsom and the SF Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Fiona Ma was on hand to show her support, speak with Aneurysm and AVM survivors, and to learn about the cause and how we can all do more in promoting public awareness. The ending festivities concluded the day on a high note, with food, music and a true feeling of community.

The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF) would like to thank the over 200 walkers, and generous sponsors, donors and volunteers for the huge success of our 1st Awareness Walk. We are extremely grateful for the funds raised which will help to continue our work in public awareness and providing avenues to support those affected. But just as important, we are overjoyed that this event brought an opportunity for connection and community, and for all those involved to raise awareness about the cause.

We look forward to next year’s walk, and continuing to connect the people affected by aneurysm, AVM and other vascular malformations of the brain.

To view Mayor Gavin Newsom’s “Aneurysm and AVM Awareness” Day Proclamation click here (PDF, 344Kb).

To view SF Board of Supervisors “Aneurysm and AVM Awareness Day” Proclamation click here (PDF, 796Kb).

The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation would like to give a special thanks to the following businesses and individuals for donating their goods, services and supporting donations that made it possible for TAAF to host this event:

Asquew Grill
Alice Radio
Coldwell Banker
Costco
Deloitte Consulting, LLP
First Security Loan
Futterman & Dupree LLP
Gap, Inc
In Memory of Chris Meehan
KBLX Radio
Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation
Music by Jesse DeNatale
Noah’s Bagels
Photography by Julia Sherburne & Shanenon Starrett
Photography by Suzanne Lawton
Sacramento Magazine
Safeway
7x7 Magazine
Sports Basement
Staples
Starbucks
The Real Food Company
Two Neat

TAAF Benefit – Celebrating the Brain

O’Reilly’s Holy Grail
Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 6-10pm
With Music, Drinks, Appetizers, and Silent Auction

Location & Parking:
O’Reilly’s Holy Grail
1233 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
Public Parking at 1399 Bush Street (@ Polk Street)
View mapquest map/directions
www.oreillysholygrail.com

Silent Auction Items:
Please cash or check only
Bidding was from 6:00pm – 8:30pm on October 18, 2006

• Condo in Hawaii (Oahu) for 1 week
• 4 nights at Serene Lakes Ski Lodge in Tahoe – sleeps 8
• Make-up Lesson by professional make-up artist Maria O’Reilly
• Books/CD signed by Lily Tomlin
• Framed Fillmore West Posters from the 60’s
• Bay Boat Ride and Picnic with Dr Halbach to Angel Island
• SF Opera Tickets
• Painting by AVM Survivor, Sylvain Vailler
• Evolution Wellness Clarity Breathwork Session
• 2 Giclees by artist Harriet Golfos Santroch
• Organic Grocery Basket from Essential Foods
• Organic Produce Basket from Essential Foods
• Home-made Christmas Stocking Stuffers
• Chinese vase or Ginger Jar
• Jewelry creations by Lyssandra Cox including a turquoise and quartz necklace and an amethyst and peridot neckace
• Framed vintage poster and handbills from the Fillmore West
• 6-month fitness membership to the Sports Club LA/San Francisco
• Pet Photography session by Lori Cheung
• Restaurant gift certificates to Insalata’s, Chez Papa, Aperto and Piazza D’Angelo’s
• Original Knitworks by Cait Collins
• 10 Daily Method classes
• Makeup Lesson by professional makeup artist Maria O’Reilly