The 2023 Carolina Brain Aneurysm Silent Auction

Ellie Helton, a vibrant, loving 14-year old, passed away on July 16, 2014 as a result of a ruptured brain aneurysm. Ellie loved God, her family and friends, superheroes, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and pizza. She was a unique spirit who loved life, was accepting of others and persevered in everything she tried. We love and miss her every day and were blessed to have had her in our lives. Since 2015, the Heltons have sponsored a race in Ellie's memory and have raised over $280K for Brain Aneurysm Prevention.

This year’s event is raising funds to support The Bee Foundation in its mission to raise awareness of brain aneurysms and increase funding for innovative research that changes lives.

The mission of The Bee Foundation is to raise awareness of brain aneurysms and increase funding for innovative research that saves lives. We are building a robust and dynamic research community with our Scientific Advisory Board, donors and network of researchers interested in grant funding to support meaningful research. Our community, anchored by and grant recipients and Bee Hive network, is committed to advancing brain aneurysm research.