DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY
Hope through Awareness. Empowerment
Through
Community.
Why NeuroSpark?
Hi, I'm Jason, and I have a Deep Brain Stimulator System.
Welcome to The NeuroSpark Foundation website!
I created this foundation because I know what it feels like to sit in a doctor's office, hear "deep brain stimulation," nod along, then go home with a folder, a quiet house, and a head full of noise. Since having DBS in 2023, I've learned that DBS isn't just a surgery—it's a new way of life! It changes how you think, how you feel about yourself, and even how you show up in the world.
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The NeuroSpark Foundation was created so anyone can learn what real life with DBS looks like, without looking away. You'll find straight talk and information rooted in solidly sourced science, honesty about both the benefits and the ripple effects, sources you can check for yourself, and a community that understands. My goal is for this website to feel less like a lecture and more like a real conversation, where your questions and your story are always welcome.
Thank you for visiting!
Jason Durham, Founder
You Have Found a Place Where Hope Can Be Found
The NeuroSpark Foundation is a nonprofit for those whose lives are touched by Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). We're here for people living with DBS, those thinking about it as a treatment option, and the family members and care partners who support them.
Our goal is to take complicated brain science and make it easy to understand, by focusing on how DBS can help with conditions currently treated and those being researched for future therapeutic help for their symptoms.
We created a safe place where you can ask questions, share your worries, and tell your story with our DBS Online Zoom Group, and everything shared is based on real sourced science, shaped by the experiences of people who've been through it, and guided by our commitment to honest, caring support that everyone can access.
WHAT WE DO
ADVOCATE
We advocate for informed patient consent, the ethical use of neuromodulation, and equitable access to Deep Brain Stimulation and follow-up care. Through education, storytelling, and partnerships, we work to take the mystery out of what DBS is, reduce the stigma, and support policies that center on patients and their families.
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WHAT WOULD YOU SAY?
"The NeuroSpark Foundation gave me a sense of light when everything felt foggy. I finally understood my options, my symptoms, and what questions to ask. The support made me feel less alone, like someone was willing to walk with me instead of watching from a distance."
Sara L., Baton Rouge, LA
