Joggin’ For Your Noggin’ is a 5K fundraising event benefiting survivors of brain injury, such as our own Jennifer Taylor, BRHA resident and commissioner, through Brain Injury Solutions. Proceeds support survivors of brain injury throughout Southwest Virginia and parts of Central and Southside Virginia. This year is Jennifer’s third year participating. She completed her run in 54 minutes and 11 seconds. Jennifer is a survivor of a brain injury making this cause dear to her heart and our organization’s. We are so proud to have Jennifer represent BRHA.
1 in 30 people in Virginia have a disability because of a brain injury. Some causes include traffic accidents, falls, heart attacks, strokes, sports injuries, or illness. While many people receive good care in the hospital, most find once they are home, they lack supporting resources. This is even more true for the many who already have limited means.
Fortunately, BIS is here to help turn tragedy into hope! Not only is BIS here to fill the huge need of support during a challenging time, BIS provides this support free of charge for survivors of brain injury and their families. This happens thanks to the support from the state of Virginia, localities, organizations, individual donors, and event participants!
BIS main area of support is through case management. Case managers assist survivors in becoming more independent, achieving their goals, and reintegrating into their communities through volunteer/job placement, life skills, education assistance, and support programs. Coordinating supportive services can empower survivors and families to again become involved in their communities as they return home, to school, to work, and to life.
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Roanoke/JogginForYourNoggin
Jennifer Taylor, BRHA Board Chair
