I'll add more of myself, and also other AVM "survivors!" To start/stop/pause the slideshows, simply place your mouse over the pictures and the navigation bar will appear.
If you would like to add pictures of your AVM and your story, email me! I would love to share your info with people visiting this site. All AVM's act so differently and affect people in different ways. While my story may feel familiar to someone, your story may hit the mark! shalonavm@gmail.com
Meeting other AVM-ers This started as just pictures of Cyndi and I on various trips to Denver. But as the trips have progressed, so have the number of friendships. So now this page has many new friends and I hope to continue to add!!!
AVM Awareness Walk! Annual walks in San Francisco- rain or shine!
Meet & Greet for those of us on AVM Survivors Network who made the trek to SF. Sports Basement was kind enough to let us borrow their "big room" to set up a little "party" the night before the Walk. It was wonderful to see all of my "brainer friends" in person and to see how excited they all were to share their stories. Can't beat an event like this!
Timeline Pics- Cyndi shows the growth of her AVM starting at 28 years old. I've also added a link to her new blog. Sadly Cyndi has passed away. Miss this sweet soul.
Timeline Pics- Keith starts with his AVM VERY visible but shows the progress of treatment with Dr. Waner (surgery) until the wonderful picture from 2008 and AVM "free!"
Camellia's Pics a few fun pictures of a Camellia as a little girl when she began her journey!
Nathan's Pics Just a couple of pictures of baby Nathan who had a difficult but brave fight with his numerous brain AVM's. Sadly he was unable to beat it and has passed on. Links to his story are here as well.
Arie's Pics Here are some beautiful pictures of Arie and a link to her story. She is a happy young woman living her best life with little worry about this old AVM from her childhood!