Brain Injury Awareness Day

BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS DAY IN TALLAHASSEE - FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Caregivers, survivors, medical researchers and those who have chronicled the inside world of Traumtic Brain Injury (TBI) attended an awareness event at the State Capitol sponsored by Brain Injury Association of Florida and the Florida Department of Health.

The event was moderated by Triston Sanders, Executive Producer at WCTV-Channel 6 (CBS affiliate). Notable speakers included Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H., Florida Surgeon General; H.G. “Buzz” Bissinger, Best-Selling author of Friday Night Lights; Frank Toral, President, Brain Injury Association of Florida; and Valerie Breen, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Florida.

Panelists include Chee-Chee Parker, 9/11 and TBI survivor; Lester Rice, TBI mother/caregiver; and Jacob W. VanLandingham, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences, FSU College of Medicine.  

“Brain injuries affect people of all ages and all walks of life,” said Valerie Breen, Executive Director of Brain Injury Association of Florida. “There are 210,000 people in Florida living with a brain injury. The consequence for those who survive and their journey to thrive is our story today. Access to health care, rehabilitation and life long support is key to survivors and their families.”

Watch an interview with Valerie Breen on WCTV (CBS)

Watch an interview with Valerie Breen and "Buzz" Bissinger on WTXL (ABC)

2010 Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet

Traumatic Brain Injury in Florida Data Update

Traumatic Brain Injury Statistical Information Card

Read about 2009 Brain Injury Awareness Day