Brain Aneurysm Foundation

It had been just about 3 years since an aneurysm was found in my brain. It sits right behind my left eye and likes to make my life difficult on a regular basis. I have chronic, ferocious migraines, balance issues, weird sight things, etc. Because of the close proximity to my eye there is virtually nothing they can do for it except manage symptoms. After a few super difficult months this year, I got tired of sitting around waiting for aneurysm research and technology to advance and decided to jump into fundraising myself.

Martial arts (jiu jitsu and kickboxing specifically) have played a tremendous role in giving me back control over this incredibly frustrating situation. It gave me a place to fight when all I wanted to do was hide, a way to gain some control in a situation where I virtually have none, and helped me feel a little bit tough at my lowest points.

It also put me in contact with the most amazing tribe of people you could ask for. On August 21 at Martial Arts and More in Jacksonville we are coming together to do a 50 round roll-a-thon to raise money for aneurysm research.

Anyone is welcome to come roll. Even if you can't, though, please consider donating. Absolutely anything is appreciated and I will adore you forever for being involved.

Please join us to raise money in loving memory of one of Youth Hockey's Best, Taylor Richelsen,  to benefit the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.  This smart, sweet and talented boy with a twinkle in his eye was loved by everyone who knew him and taken to Heaven too soon.

Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to his family, friends, and hockey community.

More information about Brain Aneurysm Foundation: To promote early detection of brain aneurysms by providing knowledge and raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors. Work with the medical communities to provide support networks for patients and families, as well as to further research that will improve patient outcomes and save lives.

All proceeds will go directly to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation as per the request of my aunt, Christine Marsiello who suffered a stroke back in early December. This GoFundMe is associated with a big group outing to Yankee Stadium my friends and I do every Spring but anyone can still donate here even if you are not attending the game.

For anyone who knows Christine, you should know she is a big Yankees fan so it only made sense to lump this in with this year’s game and kill two birds with one stone.

More information on the Brian Aneurysm Foundation can be found here:

https://www.bafound.org

If anyone wants more details on the game and how to join us on May 12th please feel free to reach out to me.