On July 14, 2014, Ellie Helton finished her first day of high school and fell ill. After being rushed to WakeMed Raleigh, and then UNC Children’s Hospital, Ellie eventually succumbed to complications brought on by a ruptured brain aneurysm. To honor her memory, the family initiated the Ellie Helton Memorial 5K and Fun Run with all proceeds from the race going to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

The Department of Neurosurgery has participated in this event since its inception and we encourage others to come out and support the family and the cause. Last year, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation awarded Neurosurgeon Deanna Sasaki-Adams, MD a $40,000 research grant so your donations may directly benefit UNC in the future.

To participate or donate, please visit http://bit.ly/2un1muP

Can’t join us in Cary? Participate via the virtual run registration.

Hope to see you there!