Celebrating 35 years of awareness, education & care
for Cerebral Brain Aneurysm and Dyslexia
For 35 years we have stood beside families affected by cerebral brain aneurysm — and since 2023, people of every age living with dyslexia — with scholarships, education, and referrals to the care that changes lives.
Our Story
“Most aneurysms are not detected until it's too late. Let's limit — if not prevent — another unsuspecting person from losing their life to this deadly, mostly unpublicized illness.”
From our founding mission
The Foundation was created after the sudden death of Monique Vanessa Chunn from a cerebral brain aneurysm. That loss revealed how often aneurysms go undetected — through a lack of testing and a lack of knowledge about the symptoms. For 35 years, Monique's family and community have turned that grief into purpose: providing scientific and educational material, supporting families, and working alongside physicians, scientists, and educators to advance awareness and care.
In 2023, the Foundation added dyslexia to its mission after founder Tai Chunn's own discovery of how dyslexia continued to shape everyday life in adulthood — bringing different, new challenges at each stage of life. That experience opened our doors to children, adults, and families navigating reading, learning, work, and everyday life with dyslexia.
Two causes, one mission
Since the beginning
Awareness of warning signs, encouragement of early screening, and referrals to medical, speech, and rehabilitation care for survivors and their families.
Added in 2023
Recognition, education, and practical support for children and adults — from speech and language therapy to job training, life skills, and scholarships.
Services & Referrals
Whether you are recovering from an aneurysm, caring for someone who is, or living with dyslexia, we connect you to the right people and programs.
Financial awards for students and adult learners living with dyslexia, aneurysm survivors, and families who have lost a loved one to aneurysm.
Aneurysm & DyslexiaWorkshops, seminars, and plain-language resources that teach the warning signs of aneurysm and the realities of dyslexia at every age.
Aneurysm & DyslexiaConnections to neurologists, neurosurgeons, imaging centers, and rehabilitation specialists for screening, treatment, and recovery.
Brain AneurysmReferrals to licensed speech-language pathologists for aneurysm survivors regaining communication and for readers building language skills.
Aneurysm & DyslexiaPractical support for everyday independence — from memory and organization strategies to managing paperwork, finances, and daily routines.
Aneurysm & DyslexiaIntroductions to inclusive employers and placement partners who understand neurological recovery and learning differences.
Aneurysm & DyslexiaReferrals to vocational programs, certification courses, GED and adult-education classes, and workforce development partners.
Aneurysm & DyslexiaTraining for families, educators, employers, and community groups on recognizing aneurysm warning signs and supporting people with dyslexia.
Aneurysm & Dyslexia
Foundation Scholarship Program
Our scholarships help students and adult learners living with dyslexia, aneurysm survivors, and families who have lost a loved one continue their education — in college, vocational programs, or returning to the classroom later in life.
Awareness saves lives
Education is at the heart of our work. Recognizing these signs early can change outcomes — for a ruptured aneurysm, minutes matter.
If you or someone near you has a sudden, severe headache or any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately.
Dyslexia is not a reflection of intelligence. It's never too late to be evaluated — many adults, like our founder, discover it later in life.
*Estimate from national brain aneurysm research and advocacy organizations. This information is educational and not a substitute for professional medical advice.
A milestone celebration
35
For 35 years, our Foundation has been dedicated to supporting families and advancing awareness, education, and care for those affected by cerebral brain aneurysm — and, since 2023, dyslexia. We invite physicians, educators, and leading voices in both fields to join us in celebrating this milestone and shaping the next chapter.
Our community
Our fundraisers, sponsors, and media partners have helped bring a little-known illness into the light. Thank you to everyone who has stood with us.
Foundation sponsors
Tell us what you or your loved one needs. Our team will follow up with referrals, program information, or scholarship details.
