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WALK FOR BRAIN INJURY 2013TRANSCRIPT
The Numbers Tell The Story:
An estimated 1.7 million traumatic brain injury deaths, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations occur annually in the United States. When you add in the number of acquired and undiagnosed injuries, the numbers increase substantially.
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) further estimates the financial tally of direct medical costs, combined with indirect costs such as lost productivity, add up to almost $60 billion.
But the real story, the one embedded in the lives of brain injury survivors, their families, friends, and caregivers, goes far beyond the numbers and statistics. The personal impact of brain injury can be devastating. It can create despair for individuals, upheaval in families, and a need for long-term or even life-long assistance to carry out the most basic activi-ties of daily living. It is at this juncture of complex medical condition, serious public health problem and human need that the work of the Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL) begins and continues.
BIACAL Walk For Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of California
What We Do;
The Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the state of California, and chartered state affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). Our mission is to be the Voice of Brain Injury. Through advocacy, education and research, we bring help, hope and healing to thousands of individuals living with brain injury, their families and the professionals who serve them. Below is a summary of what we do:
• Participate in the National Brain Injury Information Center network and respond to calls and emails from individuals requesting information and resources.• Maintain our website that provides information about brain injury, resources, legislative activities, research studies, news, support groups, and events. Our website averages between 2,000 – 4,000 hits per month.• Distribute quarterly newsletters via email blasts.• Host two educational conferences per year; one of which is specifically for persons with brain injury, caregivers, family and professionals, and the other conference is specifically designed for medical and legal professionals.• Legislative advocacy – We continue to work closely with our legislative consultant and California legislators who support our vision to introduce the Brain Injury Access to Treatment Act. In addition, we provide letters of support testimony to further advance both California and national legislation.
In all these endeavors, BIACAL receives no federal, state or other municipal funding. The organization relies solely on donations, membership dues, sponsorships, and proceeds from fund raising activities to carry out our extensive programs and services.
When we first started the Walks across the state in 2008, it was the vision of our Board Chairman, Dr. Mark Ashley, to invite other nonprofit organi-zations to join us as Host Organizations. Together we have achieved our goal to increase the number of walks across the state from 3 to 13, and promote awareness of brain injury, increase participation, and raise funds for BIACAL and the Host Organizations so that all may continue to serve persons with brain injury throughout the state. 2013 marks the first year with our new name and new logo. We are very excited about this change as we have increased our branding with the Brain Injury Associa-tion of America. The new name and logo will become nationally rec-ognized as other state affiliates will be using this logo and helping to raise aware-ness of brain injury. (You will notice that throughout this brochure, photos from past walks are used with the old Walk For Thought logo). We begin the Walks in March, Brain Injury Awareness Month, and due to the increase in walk sites, the walks will be held from March 2 to May 5, 2013. You will also notice that we are trying something new in Bakersfield this year. We will host a Walk, Run, & Ride that includes a total of 4 events (Walk, 5K Run, Bike Ride and Motor-
6th Annual Walk For Brain Injury A New Name & New Logo
cycle Ride), all on the same day and same venue with the intent to reach out to other demographics and in-crease the overall awareness of brain injury. These events are a pilot pro-gram that we hope to roll out across the state in future years. Walk For Brain Injury is BIACAL’s largest awareness and fundrais-
ing campaign and we encourage all registrants to actively raise funds to help support the ongoing efforts of BIACAL and the nonprofit host organiza-tions so they may continue to provide programs and services in their respective communities. Please join us at a walk site near you. Register online today and create your individual and/or team fundraising page. You can make a difference by en-couraging others to do the same. Register Early – all fees will be increased by $5 effective two weeks prior
to the walk date. Walk-up registra-tions are welcome at the increased fee. (T-shirts cannot be guaranteed if registered less than two weeks prior to the walk). Watch the website for updates for each of the walk sites. The walks will be held rain or shine so come prepared in the event of rain. In the event of torrential rain or other severe weather, check the Walk For Brain Injury registration website for the latest information and updates.
Register For the Walk For Brain Injury, go online at www.biacal.org and click on the Walk For Brain Injury graphic to get started. For those who prefer to utilize the registration form in this brochure, please complete, sign, and mail back to the BIACAL office at: 1800 30th St., Suite 250 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Form A Walk TeamFamily and Corporate walk teams drive the success of the Walk For Brain Injury. A Walk Team can include family members, co-workers, students, community organizations, or anyone who wants to join the effort to raise funds to support the Brain Injury Association of California and the local nonprofit organizations.
Raise FundsAfter you register for the Walk, you can either set up your own fund-raising page from the website to solicit donations via e-mail, or you can download fundraising materials from the website that will help you to raise money as a team participant or individual walker.
Let the Walk Begin!Join the excitement as you participate in California’s 6th Annual Statewide Walk For Brain Injury . For more information, please contact the individual site coordinators or the BIACAL office at (661) 872-4903.
Here’s How to Participate
Fresno
Where: Woodward Park-Mountain View Shelter 7775 N. Friant Rd., Fresno, CARegistrationStartTime: 10:00 AMWalkStartTime: 11:00 AMEndTime: 2:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Service dogs onlyWalkDistance: 2.2 miles (3.5K)OtherInformation: Music, Food, Raffle. Exhibitors will provide information and local resourcesSiteCoordinator: Ursula Pesta (66) 872-4903 [email protected]
HostOrganization:BrainInjuryAssociationofCaliforniaThe Brain Injury Association of California provides information & resources, educational conferences, prevention & awareness, and legislative advocacy.
SaturdayMarch2,2013
San Francisco
Where: Janet Pomeroy Center 207 Skyline Blvd., San Francisco, CARegistrationStartTime: 10:00 AMWalkStartTime: 11:00 AMEndTime: 2:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Service dogs onlyWalkDistance: 1-3 milesOtherInformation: Food, Music, Raffle. Exhibitors will provide information and local resourcesSiteCoordinator: Ursula Pesta (66) 872-4903 [email protected]
HostOrganization:BrainInjuryAssociationofCaliforniaThe Brain Injury Association of California provides information & resources, educational conferences, prevention & awareness, and legislative advocacy.
SundayMarch3,2013
Where: Pioneer Village 3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CADogsAllowed?: Service dogs onlySiteCoordinator: Ursula Pesta (66) 872-4903 • [email protected]
WalkRegistrationStartTime: 10:00 AMWalkStartTime: 11:30 AMEndTime: 3:00 PMWalkDistance: 1 mileOtherInformation: Health Fair, Food, Music, Entertainment and Raffle
HostOrganization:BrainInjuryAssociationofCaliforniaThe Brain Injury Association of California provides information & resources, educational conferences, prevention & awareness, and legislative advocacy.
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Walk,Run&RideSaturday
March9,2013 Bakersfield
Bakersfield (continued)
RunRegistrationStartTime: 9:00 AMRunStartTime: 10:00 AMEndTime: Return to Pioneer Village by 11amRunDistance: 5KOtherInformation: Runners will register at north end of parking lot and run west along bike path and return to Pioneer Village to participate in the walk alongside survivors, and enjoy the food, music, entertainment, raffle and health fair. This run will not be timed and is meant to be a casual run for individuals that wish to support the awareness and fundraising efforts.
BikeRideRegistrationStartTime: 9:00 AMBikeRideStartTime: 9:45 AMEndTime: Return to Pioneer Village by 11:00 amRideDistance: TBD (check website for updates) OtherInformation: Cyclists will register at north end of parking lot and ride east along bike path and return to Pioneer Village to participate in the walk alongside survivors, and enjoy the health fair, food, music, entertain-ment and raffle. This bike ride will not be timed and is meant to be a casual ride for individuals that wish to support the awareness and fundraising efforts.
MotorcycleRideRegistrationStartTime: 8:30 AMMotorcyleRideStartTime: 9:15 AMEndTime: Return to Pioneer Village by 11:00 amRideDistance: TBD (check website for updates) OtherInformation: Motorcycle riders will register inside Pioneer Village and enter from the parking lot gate and follow the signs to the registra-tion table. Following the ride, return to Pioneer Village and park inside the gate to showcase your motorcycles and participate in the walk alongside survivors and enjoy the health fair, music, entertainment and raffle.
Yuba City
Where: Yuba City High School 850 B Street, Yuba City, CARegistrationStartTime: 10:00 AMWalkStartTime: 11:00 AMEndTime: 1:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Service Dogs ONLYWalkDistance: Track is 1/4 mile long. Walkers can determine their own distanceOtherInformation: Music, Food, Raffle. Exhibitors will provide information and local resourcesSiteCoordinators: Ursula Pesta (66) 872-4903 [email protected] Dianna Simuns (530) 763-5526
HostOrganization:BrainInjuryAssociationofCaliforniaThe Brain Injury Association of California provides information & resources, educational conferences, prevention & awareness, and legislative advocacy. A percentage of the proceeds will be directed to educational and awareness programs for the local area.
SaturdayMarch16,2013
San Diego
Where: De Anza Cove, Mission Bay Park 2727 Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CARegistrationStartTime: 9:00 AMWalkStartTime: 10:00 AMEndTime: 1:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Service dogs onlyWalkDistance: 3 milesOtherInformation: Food, Music, Raffle. Exhibitors will provide information and local resourcesSiteCoordinator: Ursula Pesta (66) 872-4903 [email protected]
HostOrganization:BrainInjuryAssociationofCaliforniaThe Brain Injury Association of California provides information & resources, educational conferences, prevention & awareness, and legislative advocacy.
SaturdayMarch23,2013
SacramentoWhere: State Capitol - West Steps 10th Avenue & Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA RegistrationStartTime: 9:00 AMWalkStartTime: 10:30 AMEndTime: 1:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Yes—must be on leash at all timesWalkDistance: 1-3 milesOtherInformation: Music, raffle, silent auction, legislative and celebrity speakers. Exhibitors will provide information and local resourcesSiteCoordinators: Tiffany Malone - (916) 567-1244 [email protected] Lynda Eaton - (916) 521-7264 [email protected]:SacramentoValleyConcussionCareConsortiumThe Sacramento Valley Concussion Care Consortium (SVCCC) is com-prised of health care providers from the four major medical systems in the Greater Sacramento Valley: Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Health System, Mercy/Dignity Health, and Sutter Health. SVCCC aims to pro-vide a safer athletic experience for youth athletes through concussion education, baseline neurocognitive testing, and access to qualified health care providers experienced with concussion injuries.
SundayMarch24,2013
Santa Barbara SaturdayApril6,2013
Where: Leadbetter Beach 801 Shoreline Dr., Santa Barbara, CARegistrationStartTime: 9:00 AMWalkStartTime: 10:00 AMEndTime: 1:00 PMWalkDistance: 1 mile walk or 5K runOtherInformation: Local food trucks, music, activities for kids. Exhibitors will provide information and local resources.SiteCoordinator: Hannah Jacobs (805) 563-2882 ext. 4 [email protected]
HostOrganization:JodiHouseBrainInjurySupportCenterJodi House Brain Injury Support Center offers a pathway for brain injury survivors to recover and reconnect with their community. Staff and volunteers provide therapeutic activities and link fami-lies and survivors to information, resources, and education. Jodi House is located at 625 Chapala Street. For more information call 563-2882 or visit www.jodihouse.org.
Rancho CucamongaWhere: Red Hill Community Park 7484 Vineyard Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CARegistrationStartTime: 9:15 AMWalkStartTime: 10:00 AMEndTime: 1:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Yes—must be on leash at all timesWalkDistance: 3-5 miles. Walkers can determine their own distanceOtherInformation: Music, Food, Raffle, Guest Speakers. Exhibitors will provide information and local resourcesSiteCoordinator: Jayne Mendez • (909) 275-8662 (909) 803-8341 - home
HostOrganization:MiracleforJadeFightforLifeFoundationThe Jade Foundation’s goal is to provide growth, prosperity, and success though education, awareness, activities, and fund raising for children with disabilities.
SaturdayApril13,2013
Torrance SundayApril14,2013
Where: Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, CARegistrationStartTime: 10:00 AMWalkStartTime: 11:00 AMEndTime: 1:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Service dogs onlyWalkDistance: 1 mileOtherInformation: Food, Music, Raffle. Exhibitors will provide information and local resourcesSiteCoordinator: Catherine Paour (310) 783-2146 [email protected]
HostOrganization:BrainInjuryAssociationofCaliforniaA portion of the proceeds will be directed towards providing educational and prevention awareness materials to further the efforts of The Trevor Endeavor, a local group that raises awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome, a devastating form of child abuse that causes traumatic brain injury in babies.
DowneyWhere: Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center 7601 E. Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA
RegistrationStartTime: 9:00 AMWalkStartTime: 10:00 AMEndTime: 12:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Animal Assisted Therapy and Guide Dogs AllowedWalkDistance: 1 mileOtherInformation: Music, Food, Vendors and a Brain Injury Patient Fashion ShowSiteCoordinator: Amy Salinas • (562) 401-6275 or (562) 401-6271 [email protected]
HostOrganization:RanchoLosAmigosFoundation(fortheBrainInjuryService)The Rancho Los Amigos Foundation is a charitable non-profit organiza-tion that raises funds to support research, education, equipment, and patient care for patients who have suffered catastrophic disabling illnesses and injuries. Proceeds from this walk will be directed towards the Brain Injury Service.
FridayApril19,2013
San Jose SaturdayApril20,2013
Where: Almaden Lake Park, Arroyo Picnic Area RegistrationStartTime: 12:00 PMWalkStartTime: 1:30 PMEndTime: 4:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Service dogs onlyWalkDistance: 1 mileOtherInformation: Food, Music, Games and Prizes Exhibitors will provide information and local resourcesSiteCoordinators: Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, Ph.D., CBIST (408) 793-6446 Jerry Wright, MS, CBIST (SCVMC) (408) 793-6430 Liz Best (HIRLN) • (408) 794-1065 Christine Camara (SBI) • (408) 434-2277HostOrganizations:TheRehabilitationResearchCenter(RRC)atSantaClaraValleyMedicalCenter(SCVMC)conducts research to better understand and improve outcomes after TBI. CityofSanJoseHeadInjuryRec-reationandLeisureNetwork(HIRLN)is a social group for people who have had head injuries or strokes. ServicesforBrainInjury(SBI) provides education, advocacy and support to enable survi-vors to regain skills to maximize independence and return to work.
FullertonWhere: Ted Craig Regional Park 3300 State College Blvd., Fullerton, CARegistrationStartTime: 10:00 AMWalkStartTime: 11:00 AMEndTime: 3:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Yes—must be on leash at all timesWalkDistance: 1 mileOtherInformation: Music, Food, Raffle, ExhibitorsSiteCoordinator: Lauren Forsyth (707) 349-5199 [email protected] HostOrganization:CaliforniaAthleticTrainers’AssociationThe California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) strives to improve the quality of health care for athletes, patients and clients and enhance the profession of Athletic Training, through leadership, education, and cooperative efforts with other organizations and allied health profes-sions.
SundayApril28,2013
Oxnard
Where: Oxnard High School 3400 W. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard, CARegistrationStartTime: 1:00 PMWalkStartTime: 1:30 PMEndTime: 3:00 PMDogsAllowed?: Service dogs onlyWalkDistance: 1 – 3 miles (walkers determine their own distance)OtherInformation: Food, Music, Raffle and ExhibitorsSiteCoordinators: Joan • (805) 482-1312 Glee • (805) 984-9877
HostOrganization: BrainInjuryCenterofVenturaCountyThe Brain Injury Center of Ventura County (BIC) is dedicated to helping brain injury survivors and their loved ones living in Ventura County. BIC offers support groups, workshops, referral support, education, advocacy and outreach.
SundayMay5,2013
Walk For Brain Injury 2013 Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
$10,000ELITESPONSOR
FullpageadvertisementinBIACAL’squarterly newsletter(4issues).Artworkmustbe providedbysponsor LogoontheWFBIregistrationwebsitewitha
linktoyourorganization’swebsite Logowithlinktoorganization’swebsite
featuredoneachemailblastBIACALissues forthe2013Walks LogoprominentlyfeaturedonWFBIt-shirts
andbannersforeachwalksite Unlimitedparticipantregistrationforone
ormoredesignatedwalksites(mustsignand completetheattachedform) Exhibittableatoneormoreofthedesignated
walksites CorporateMembershipwithBIACAL
$3,000PLATINUMSPONSOR
½pageadvertisementinBIACAL’squarterly newsletter(4issues).Artworkmustbe providedbysponsorLogoontheWFBIregistrationwebsitewitha
linktoyourorganization’swebsite LogoontheWFBIt-shirtandbanner ExhibittableatWFBIsite Registrationfor20designatedindividualsto
participateintheWFBI(mustsignand completetheattachedform)
$1,500GOLDSPONSOR
¼pageadvertisementinBIACAL’squarterly newsletter(4issues).Artworkmustbe providedbysponsor.LogoontheWFBIregistrationwebsite LogoontheWFBIt-shirtandbanner ExhibittableattheWFBIsite Registrationfor15designatedindividualsto
participateintheWFBI(mustsignand completetheattachedform)
$1,000SILVERSPONSOR
LogoontheWFBIregistrationwebsite LogoontheWFBIt-shirtandbanner ExhibittableattheWFBIsite Registrationfor10designatedindividuals
toparticipateintheWFBI
$500BRONZESPONSOR
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EXHIBITPrices vary by site. Please refer to the Walk Site online for info
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IN-KINDSPONSOR/RAFFLE
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receiveequalbenefitspertheabovebased onthevalueofthedonation.
Registration - Register online at www.biacal.org or fill out and return the registration sheet below to BIACAL: 1800 30th Street, Suite 250 • Bakersfield, CA 93301 Title (Circle one) Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Dr.Name____________________________________________________________Address__________________________________________________________City__________________________________________State____Zip_________Phone No.(s) ______________________________________________________Email__________________________________Walk City___________________
REGISTRATION FEE
Adults -$25 (Includes T-Shirt) Person with a brain injury-$15 (Includes T-Shirt and One-Year BIACAL Membership) Students Ages 5-16 - $15 (Includes T-Shirt) Infants to 4 yrs. - FREE (T-Shirt not included)
*Register today – All fees will be increased by $5, effective two weeks prior to the walk date. Walk-up registrations are welcome at the increased fee. (T-shirts cannot be guaranteed if registered less than two weeks prior to the walk.) Each walker must complete a separate registration form and sign the waiver below.*Attention Bakersfield Participants – if you wish to register for the 5K Run, Bike Ride or Motorcycle Ride, please register online or utilize the registration form available on the Bakersfield page of the registration site at www.biacal.org
Please indicate: I am walking as an individual I am walking on a team
Team name_________________________________________________________ I am the team captain Walk T-shirt size (please circle) Adult: SM M L XL XXL Child: S M L
I am walking: In honor of_______________________________________________________ In memory of _____________________________________________________ In support of BIACAL_______________________________________________ I am unable to walk, but please accept my tax-deductible donation for $__________
Check enclosed $_________________ Charge my Visa or MasterCard
__________________________________________ __________ __________ Credit Card Number Exp Date Sec. Code Signature__________________________________________________________
Waiver: I hereby waive all claims against the BIACAL walk site hosts and sponsors, or personnel, and volunteers for any injury that I may suffer from my participation in this event. I grant full permission for organizers to use photographs, videotapes, record-ings, or any other record of this event in which I may appear for any legitimate reason.
_________________________________________________________________Signature (Parent / Legal Guardian if participant is under 18)
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