TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury

TBI6 years ago I was drawn into an entirely new area of need and ministry… “a very best friend of my daughter’s” was involved in a car accident. As a result, she suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. I witnessed not only the traumatic injury to “survivors” but also the trauma impact upon their family, loved ones and friends. Financial needs, social, mental, relational, emotional and spiritual stresses impact spouses, parents, siblings, and friends.

As a result, FrontLine now sponsors 4 (one each quarter of the year) Respite Retreats for Traumatic Brain Injury survivors and their family and friends.

Watch our video about TBI

Read on and you will realize the enormity of this need… and if I can be of assistance to you in this area, please feel free to contact me. g

  • There are more cases of brain injuries each year than breast cancer, HIV and spinal cord injuries combined. Brain Injury Resource Foundation
  • The cost of traumatic brain injury is more than $48 billion a year. Brain Injury Resource Foundation
  • Brain injury ranks as the number one cause of death and disability among children and young adults. Brain Injury Resource Foundation
  • Every 21 seconds, one person in the US sustains a Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain Injury Association of America
  • An estimated 5.3 Million Americans currently live with disabilities resulting from Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain Injury Association of America
  • 1.4 Million Americans sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury each year. Brain Injury Association of America
  • More than 50,000 people die every year as a result of Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain Injury Association of America
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, at least 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). With a brain injury occurring every 23 seconds, this public health concern ranks as the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults. Brain Injury Association of America

 

In 2009, I was invited to speakat the Brain Injury Association of PA’s yearly conference. I was privileged to join with Dr. Gayle Chesley (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) on respite care for TBI survivors.  Please feel free to use any of the information in your area.

Download PPT presentation.

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