Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance &
Minnesota Stroke Association
2277 Highway 36 West, Ste 200
Roseville, MN 55113
612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442
Email: <[email protected]>
www.braininjurymn.org
www.strokemn.org
"The mission of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is to raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the estimated 100,000 Minnesotans who live with a disability due to brain injury."
David King, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Director
Sara Schlegelmilch, Chief Program Officer
Brad Donaldson, Director of Operations
Andi Dolphin Billig, Public Awareness Manager
Jeff Nachbar, Public Policy Director
Jarett Klein,Event Coordinator
Debbi Erickson, Volunteer Coordinator
Internships <[email protected]>
Brain Injury Statistics: Fast Facts About Brain Injury
https://www.braininjurymn.org/public-awareness/statistics.php
Personal Stories
Kris Nozal, car accident: https://youtu.be/ASZNAz8HYII
Rebecca & Rik, car accidents, financial harm: https://youtu.be/iv614KxpXoo
Rob, car accident, financial implications, advocacy: https://youtu.be/d_Kqp96fxWg
Mike Strand
"When I came out of my coma, nothing I had before was mine any longer, my intellect, my physical abilities, my career, my whole identity was gone. All I had left were the people in my life. I treasured that, ... my life didn’t begin until they walked into my room ... my face would light up ... it’s magic ... it’s real ... I must shrug the weight of the world off my shoulders and choose loads I can manage ... I will err on the side of forgiveness. I will do my best, and I will forgive myself when I fail." Mike Strand, "TBI and The Meaning of Life", Mind Matters, Spring 2023; "Coming to Grips with Letting Go", Mind Matters, Winter 2022-23. Also see https://www.brainline.org/author/mike-strand and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1S1JjpTDoM&list=PLWKo2bDjyfzCuAFKOjgkAoCgFN3TS764-
Brain Injury Alliance Magazine, "Mind Matters".
https://www.braininjurymn.org/public-awareness/mind-matters.php
Summer 2023 issue with Walk for Thought: https://www.braininjurymn.org/newsletter/MM-2023-Summer.pdf
Brain Injury Alliance "Walk For Thought".
"The walk is the annual fundraising and awareness event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton, and a second location in Duluth."
People can register online: https://www.braininjurymn.org/
Tim Blotz, TV channel 9 anchor promoting the September 2023 Walk for Thought: https://www.braininjurymn.org/multimedia/WFT-2023-TBlotz.mp4
Randall McDaniel Walk for Thought promoter (Minnesota Viking, Hall of Fame)
"Brain Injury Association of Minnesota to educate youth about brain injuries and how to "Play Hard, Play Safe"." https://www.braininjurymn.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/press-releases/2010-06-22.php
Sponsorship of Walk for Thought
https://www.braininjurymn.org/development/walk.php
About the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
In 1984, a small group of families and providers came together to advocate for services for persons with brain injury and their families. The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance it is celebrating our 31st year as the only statewide nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Minnesotans affected by brain injury. Over the decades, the Alliance has developed from an advocacy driven organization, to one that focuses on both advocacy and direct service.
Headquartered in Roseville, the Alliance serves people throughout Minnesota. The Alliance employs a professional staff of more than 70 and hundreds of volunteers work to further our mission raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury. Our goal is to work towards a world where all avoidable brain injuries are prevented, all non-preventable brain injuries are minimized, and all individuals who have experienced brain injury can maximize their quality of life.
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offers support to Minnesotans affected by brain injury through Advocacy and public policy
Resource Facilitation services, which provide personal one-on-one connection to information and resources
Case management for individuals on TBI or CADI waivers
Statewide educational opportunities
Outreach to underserved and communities of color throughout Minnesota
https://www.braininjurymn.org/aboutUs/index.php
https://www.braininjurymn.org/org-pdf/public-awareness/AboutUs-2023.pdf
Mission and Values
The mission of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is to raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Values
The Alliance's professional staff, numerous volunteers and board members are grounded in the shared values of:
People-Centered Services. We share a passion for the people we serve and strive to provide services that support each individual's choices and needs.
Social Change. The Alliance believes in social and systemic change as we empower others to advocate on their own behalf.
Equal Access. We work to ensure that all individuals are aware of and have access to services.
Quality. We provide all people affected by brain injury with the highest level of service of which we are capable.
Collaboration. We value our partners and recognize that together we can achieve more than if we act alone.
Innovation. We strive continually to monitor trends, anticipate needs, forge creative solutions, and set the standard for best practices in the field.
Vision
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance envisions a world where every brain injury is prevented and where every injury is met with impassioned advocacy, extraordinary services, knowledgeable professionals, and quality choices. We work toward a Minnesota where everyone recognizes brain injury, its causes and effects, and where all individuals living with brain injury are encouraged to realize their full potential and their value to our community.
https://www.braininjurymn.org/aboutUs/mission.php
Press Contact
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance can provide background information, statistics, story sources and more for members of the media wishing to learn more about brain injury and its impact. If you are a member of the media and would like to reach the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, please contact: Brad Donaldson <[email protected]>
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donate online to the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance:
https://www.braininjurymn.org/donate/campaigns/donate/
https://www.braininjurymn.org/donate/campaigns/donate/donate/
Team Zaine
Team What If
Team The Latecomers
Team Lucie
Team Garrity
https://braininjurymn.org/walk/walk-for-thought/
Dell Eriksson's 2022 images, from Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, MN.
https://www.facebook.com/BrainInjuryMN/posts/pfbid0GUvqbazrWPaqrpLgJumQ2BqJEi9wp3UC9ZnGKo7jBRHjioHBu5ysFRoRhp34dtk7l
https://www.facebook.com/BrainInjuryMN/photos
Other pictures:
https
Minnesota Stroke Association
2277 Highway 36 West, Ste 200
Roseville, MN 55113
612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442
Email: <[email protected]>
www.braininjurymn.org
www.strokemn.org
"The mission of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is to raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the estimated 100,000 Minnesotans who live with a disability due to brain injury."
David King, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Director
Sara Schlegelmilch, Chief Program Officer
Brad Donaldson, Director of Operations
Andi Dolphin Billig, Public Awareness Manager
Jeff Nachbar, Public Policy Director
Jarett Klein,Event Coordinator
Debbi Erickson, Volunteer Coordinator
Internships <[email protected]>
Brain Injury Statistics: Fast Facts About Brain Injury
https://www.braininjurymn.org/public-awareness/statistics.php
Personal Stories
Kris Nozal, car accident: https://youtu.be/ASZNAz8HYII
Rebecca & Rik, car accidents, financial harm: https://youtu.be/iv614KxpXoo
Rob, car accident, financial implications, advocacy: https://youtu.be/d_Kqp96fxWg
Mike Strand
"When I came out of my coma, nothing I had before was mine any longer, my intellect, my physical abilities, my career, my whole identity was gone. All I had left were the people in my life. I treasured that, ... my life didn’t begin until they walked into my room ... my face would light up ... it’s magic ... it’s real ... I must shrug the weight of the world off my shoulders and choose loads I can manage ... I will err on the side of forgiveness. I will do my best, and I will forgive myself when I fail." Mike Strand, "TBI and The Meaning of Life", Mind Matters, Spring 2023; "Coming to Grips with Letting Go", Mind Matters, Winter 2022-23. Also see https://www.brainline.org/author/mike-strand and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1S1JjpTDoM&list=PLWKo2bDjyfzCuAFKOjgkAoCgFN3TS764-
Brain Injury Alliance Magazine, "Mind Matters".
https://www.braininjurymn.org/public-awareness/mind-matters.php
Summer 2023 issue with Walk for Thought: https://www.braininjurymn.org/newsletter/MM-2023-Summer.pdf
Brain Injury Alliance "Walk For Thought".
"The walk is the annual fundraising and awareness event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton, and a second location in Duluth."
People can register online: https://www.braininjurymn.org/
Tim Blotz, TV channel 9 anchor promoting the September 2023 Walk for Thought: https://www.braininjurymn.org/multimedia/WFT-2023-TBlotz.mp4
Randall McDaniel Walk for Thought promoter (Minnesota Viking, Hall of Fame)
"Brain Injury Association of Minnesota to educate youth about brain injuries and how to "Play Hard, Play Safe"." https://www.braininjurymn.org/aboutUs/pressRoom/press-releases/2010-06-22.php
Sponsorship of Walk for Thought
https://www.braininjurymn.org/development/walk.php
About the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
In 1984, a small group of families and providers came together to advocate for services for persons with brain injury and their families. The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance it is celebrating our 31st year as the only statewide nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Minnesotans affected by brain injury. Over the decades, the Alliance has developed from an advocacy driven organization, to one that focuses on both advocacy and direct service.
Headquartered in Roseville, the Alliance serves people throughout Minnesota. The Alliance employs a professional staff of more than 70 and hundreds of volunteers work to further our mission raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury. Our goal is to work towards a world where all avoidable brain injuries are prevented, all non-preventable brain injuries are minimized, and all individuals who have experienced brain injury can maximize their quality of life.
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offers support to Minnesotans affected by brain injury through Advocacy and public policy
Resource Facilitation services, which provide personal one-on-one connection to information and resources
Case management for individuals on TBI or CADI waivers
Statewide educational opportunities
Outreach to underserved and communities of color throughout Minnesota
https://www.braininjurymn.org/aboutUs/index.php
https://www.braininjurymn.org/org-pdf/public-awareness/AboutUs-2023.pdf
Mission and Values
The mission of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is to raise awareness and enhance the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Values
The Alliance's professional staff, numerous volunteers and board members are grounded in the shared values of:
People-Centered Services. We share a passion for the people we serve and strive to provide services that support each individual's choices and needs.
Social Change. The Alliance believes in social and systemic change as we empower others to advocate on their own behalf.
Equal Access. We work to ensure that all individuals are aware of and have access to services.
Quality. We provide all people affected by brain injury with the highest level of service of which we are capable.
Collaboration. We value our partners and recognize that together we can achieve more than if we act alone.
Innovation. We strive continually to monitor trends, anticipate needs, forge creative solutions, and set the standard for best practices in the field.
Vision
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance envisions a world where every brain injury is prevented and where every injury is met with impassioned advocacy, extraordinary services, knowledgeable professionals, and quality choices. We work toward a Minnesota where everyone recognizes brain injury, its causes and effects, and where all individuals living with brain injury are encouraged to realize their full potential and their value to our community.
https://www.braininjurymn.org/aboutUs/mission.php
Press Contact
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance can provide background information, statistics, story sources and more for members of the media wishing to learn more about brain injury and its impact. If you are a member of the media and would like to reach the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, please contact: Brad Donaldson <[email protected]>
The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donate online to the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance:
https://www.braininjurymn.org/donate/campaigns/donate/
https://www.braininjurymn.org/donate/campaigns/donate/donate/
Team Zaine
Team What If
Team The Latecomers
Team Lucie
Team Garrity
https://braininjurymn.org/walk/walk-for-thought/
Dell Eriksson's 2022 images, from Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, MN.
https://www.facebook.com/BrainInjuryMN/posts/pfbid0GUvqbazrWPaqrpLgJumQ2BqJEi9wp3UC9ZnGKo7jBRHjioHBu5ysFRoRhp34dtk7l
https://www.facebook.com/BrainInjuryMN/photos
Other pictures:
https
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