Mission
Nolan's H.E.R.O. Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to carry on the mission of Nolan Berthelette, a Pittsfield youth, who suffered a fatal brain aneurysm at the age of 14. Our goal is to raise awareness of brain aneurysms and to support those who are finding ways to be a H.E.R.O. (Helping Everyone Realize Opportunities) in the lives of others. We also want to inspire and encourage youth to participate in academics, exercise, music, sports, and a love for the outdoors and nature. These are all things Nolan loved and excelled in.
Ruling year
2015
President
Ray Berthelette
Main address
324 Hamilton Terrace
Pittsfield, ME 04967 USA
EIN
47-3806998
NTEE code
Citizen Participation (W24)
Organ and Tissue Bank (E65)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (G01)
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Brain aneurysms are often referred to as a silent killer or ticking time bomb. Many of us go our whole lives without know that we have an aneurysm. The only way to know for sure is with an MRI. If detected early, doctors can do something about it and save your life. Most of us know little about brain aneurysms until it effects us or someone we know and love. There are warning signs and things you can talk to your doctor about to reduce the risk. The general public needs to be better informed about these warning signs and risks.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Brain Aneurysm Awareness
Our mission is to provide support to the brain aneurysm community, raise public awareness regarding early detection and treatment and to help fund research. Our goal is to help save lives!
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of H.E.R.O.'s recognized.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
H.E.R.O.'s that we have recognized.
Number of grants received
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We plan on researching and applying for grants.
Dollars donated to support advocacy efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Health
Related Program
Brain Aneurysm Awareness
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Maine Brain Aneurysm Association to go towards brain aneurysm research.
Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We are aiming to educate the public on the warning signs and risks of brain aneurysms. We also donate to those who have a direct impact on brain aneurysm research.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We hold events such as our annual 5K to raise money, but also to educate those who attend.
We sell merchandise to raise money to put on events and to donate to the Maine Brain Aneurysm Association which goes directly to doctors and hospitals that conduct research.
We are looking to do more paid public appearances to speak about Brain Aneurysm Awareness, Organ Donation, H.E.R.O. (Helping Everyone Realize Opportunities), Overcoming Adversity, Determination, Seeing the Best in Situations and in Others, Motivational Speeches.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our capabilities are limited due to our limited budget, being a new non-profit, and having limited exposure on a national level.
We are working to increase our visibility through the use of social media.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have acquired merchandise which we sell and have events that bring in a little money each year.
We continue to acknowledge more H.E.R.O.'s each year and now have an interactive map on our web site where you can see where these H.E.R.O.'s live and why they were nominated.
We continue to grow our social media presence and following.
We have spoke at a couple public events.
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Operations
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NOLANS HERO FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 12/4/2021
Ray Berthelette
Nolan's H.E.R.O. Foundation
Term: 2015 -
Amy Berthelette
Nolan's H.E.R.O. Foundation
Term: 2015 -
Rochelle Varney
Nolan's H.E.R.O. Foundation
April McAlpine
Nolan's H.E.R.O. Foundation
William Lyons
Nolan's H.E.R.O. Foundation
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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