Debra’s Journey: Introduction
Brainstreams is pleased to introduce Debra Erickson, the newest writer in our Between the Lines series committed to sharing the stories of brain injury survivors.
Debra Erickson was the victim of a hit and run in May 2008 and sustained a traumatic brain injury. Prior to her injury, Debra worked primarily in banking and as a legal assistant. Her TBI changed the course of her life and since then she has been involved in with United Way speaking at fundraising events. Her involvement with Humanitarian efforts has taken her to Africa, Indonesia, and Central America. Teaching English as a Second Language has given her the opportunity to travel, and she welcomes the opportunity to experience different cultures.
Debra’s passion is family. She’s married to her husband Randy, has two sons, one daughter and 5 amazing grandkids. Cooking is one of her favourite hobbies and she loves family gatherings with lots of food.
Keeping active is a must for Debra. Her and her family reside in Kelowna, a beautiful place to live, offering many opportunities for recreation. She’s part of a Women’s Cycling team in the city and enjoys swimming, hiking, and exploring the numerous wineries throughout the Okanagan Valley.
Stay tuned as each month Debra will be sharing pieces of her journey with us through a blog.
