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Giving Tuesday – November 28, 2023
Our Leadership is Needed More Than Ever
In British Columbia, approximately 22,000 new brain injuries occur each year, though these figures grossly underestimate the true scope of the problem. Tragically, brain injuries often remain concealed, bringing complex needs and severe social and economic consequences, including homelessness, violence, substance misuse, and incarceration. Brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability among individuals under 45 years old, surpassing the combined impact of HIV/AIDS, spinal cord injuries, breast cancer, and multiple sclerosis in Canada.
BC Brain Injury Association is committed to elevating its leadership role to amplify prevention and awareness initiatives province-wide. To achieve this, we urgently need your support. Your financial contribution will directly impact the success of our initiatives and bring hope to those affected by brain injuries.
Donate today to make a difference and join us in tackling the hidden crisis of brain injuries in British Columbia.
Together, we can make a lasting impact.
BC Brain Injury Association 2023 Board of Directors
It is a pleasure to present the BCBIA 2023 Board of Directors. We would like to acknowledge and thank our board members who are retiring from their positions this year: Nancy Adams (Treasurer), Tina Suter (Director), and Juliet Henderson-Rahbar (Director). Your contributions to BCBIA/Brainstreams is greatly appreciated.
BCBIA is actively seeking an individual with a strong financial background to join the board as treasurer. If you are interested and would like to learn more about the skills required, please email gsing@nullcridge.org.
Thank you,
Geoff Sing, BCBIA President
Call for Stories!
BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA) is celebrating 40 years of service. Over the years, many stories of survivors overcoming adversity have been shared. These stories are powerful. As part of our celebration, BCBIA is actively seeking inspirational stories from individuals and families living with a brain injury to publish on Brainstreams.
We know that rehabilitation and recovery is a very long process. People need hope, encouragement, and unlimited cheerleaders to rebuild life after brain injury. It is our intention to share stories of triumph and success to inspire and give hope. Join us and share your story today.
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Click here to read our blog post and access writers’ guidelines.
BC Brain Injury Association Advocates for Supports for Crash Victims
The BCBIA continues to monitor, advocate and is looking at means to access appropriate levels of support for crash victims.
If you or a loved one are facing similar challenges please feel free to contact us at: info@nullbrainstreams.ca.
News Related Articles
https://globalnews.ca/news/8969336/icbc-no-fault-insurance-legal-challenge/
https://globalnews.ca/news/8773809/icbc-no-fault-insurance-bc-woman/
https://www.cheknews.ca/car-crash-victims-call-icbc-no-fault-insurance-unfair-and-confusing-1057538/
ICBC Coverage Concerns Regarding The Enhanced Care Model
The BC Brain Injury Association is most concerned in regard to the issues raised in this article. Innocent crash victims must be fully protected and compensated by ICBC and its Enhanced Care Model. The BCBIA will be bringing this story forward to appropriate authorities at ICBC and those others concerned about the Enhanced Care Model.
Should you or those within your network experience similar, perceived unfair treatment or support from the ICBC Enhanced Care Model, please let us know. Send concerns or issues to: Geoff Sing care of – info@nullbrainstreams.ca.
Click here to read the full article on Jess Holland-Roy’s crash and the challenges he is experiencing with ICBC.
ICBC Video Series
To read our blog post and to view the four-part video series funded by ICBC on the Enhanced Care Model, click here.
The Journey Ahead
We are pleased to announce a new section of Brainstreams called The Journey Ahead. This project was generously funded by ICBC.
This section is for survivors, family members, friends, and caregivers to learn about brain injury, what it entails, to find suitable and appropriate supports, and to provide information about additional services, funding sources, and other community resources.
Please check out The Journey Ahead and let us know what you think.
Featured Resources and Learning
Actor Bruce Willis Diagnosed with Aphasia
In March 2022, Bruce Willis’ family announced on social media that he is stepping away from a long career as an actor following a diagnosis of aphasia. Willis’ family, in the past, had made comments on the actor’s memory challenges. The Los Angeles Times reported that in recent years, accommodations were made on film sets because of these struggles.
To read the full blog post click here.
Cultivating Community is Cultivating Kindness
BCBIA was pleased to release a new video on an amazing garden project in Langley at it's AGM on September 15th. The video features the Kreiter family and demonstrates the amazing benefits of creating community.
Cultivating Kindness is the story behind Opportunity Landing, a non-profit society dedicated to developing and maintaining a space for inclusive, accessible community gardens in Langley BC.
To read the full blog post and to watch this beautiful video, click here.
The Faces of Brain Injury
Behind every brain injury diagnosis is a real person. We are pleased to share The Faces of Brain Injury, a series of digital posters sharing a brief snapshot into the lives of brain injury survivors.
To learn more about this project, click here.