May 27, 2021 – The Lisa Foundation has announced that Debbie Bogle will assume the role of Executive Director, effective immediately, and will be taking over the position from the organization’s founder, Todd Crawford.
In 2018, Debbie’s life changed when she suffered a ruptured Brain Aneurysm while working out. She will become the first survivor to take over a leadership role for an organization in the Brain Aneurysm industry.
“As a Brain Aneurysm survivor, I deeply connect with the fears and uncertainties that our members feel when trying to understand this diagnosis and how it will impact their lives,” said Debbie, whose recovery and experience led her to her first role at The Lisa Foundation as a Board Member. “I am truly honored to continue Todd’s mission of advocating and being a voice for the Brain Aneurysm community. During the early days of my recovery, I leaned on The Lisa Foundation for resources and support, and am delighted to have this opportunity to help others who share my experience.”
Debbie’s background working in nonprofits will help her transition to her new role at The Lisa Foundation. She has been involved with United Way for more than 30 years and has served as the President of United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois for nine years. Debbie is also involved with many community organizations and has held multiple board positions, including Economic Development Corp., Boys & Girls Club of Decatur, and Decatur Area Arts Council. Debbie also assists in non-profit fundraisers as a consultant for Development Systems Inc.
The Lisa Foundation is the first and only organization largely devoted to raising critical awareness and providing the necessary education needed to help the public and medical community diagnose and treat Brain Aneurysms. The initial focus for many of its awareness and education programs is for the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for Brain Aneurysms as well as identifying those who are most at risk.
For more information, please visit The Lisa Foundation’s website.
