March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support the millions of Americans who live with brain injuries.

More than 2.5 million people in the United States sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the U.S. each year, and 1 million more experience strokes and other acquired brain injuries. At least 5.3 million Americans live with TBI-related disabilities at a cost of more than $76 billion each year.

People living with brain injuries want the same things we all want: a good job, someone to love, a nice home, and fun in their lives. They want to be defined by who they are as people, not by their injuries.

They are not alone.

Each year, the Brain Injury Association of California assists individuals and families who experience the life changing and sometimes devastating effects of brain injury. Callers to our office talk with compassionate, knowledgeable specialists who assist in locating rehabilitative, legal, financial, and other support services critical to maximizing recovery.

In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Brain Injury Association of California is hosting a Walk For Brain Injury at the State Capitol on Sunday, March 22nd.  Participants have raised over $50,000 in support of the Brain Injury Association of California, with 40% of the gross proceeds benefitting the local host organization, UC Davis Medical Center. Online registration will remain open until 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 21^st from the BIACAL website, www.biacal.org  and walk-up registrations are welcome beginning at 9:00 am on Sunday. For more information on Brain Injury Awareness Month, and the Walk For Brain Injury in Sacramento, please contact Paula Daoutis, Executive Director at (661) 203-5143.

About the Brain Injury Association of California
The Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL) is a non-profit organization and chartered state affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). Founded in 2005, BIACAL serves Californians by providing information and resources, education, prevention and awareness, and legislative advocacy. BIACAL's mission is to be the voice of brain injury. Visit biacal.org for more information.

SOURCE Brain Injury Association of California

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