Help us educate - tbI
Molly Cain
A leader in the brain injury space, Founder of SMILE #UWokeUp | Life Coach | Project Manager | Life Coach & Holistic Wellness Coach ?
For those of you who are unfamiliar with SMILE #UWokeUp, get ready to be embraced with love. tbI - Think Big I
SMILE #UWokeUp is a nonprofit organization designed to provide awareness of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to our communities, while providing tools and tips and TBI prevention insight. We spread awareness ranging from hosting TBI support group meetings, community events and fundraisers, the classic word of mouth and whatever else we can be a part of. A TBI is confusing for others to understand, because they physically cannot see it. But what better way to connect with others and help them on their journey, than to learn more about their disability and what they face.
For example, "An obstacle that I face often personally would be forgetting words, but it has gotten to a point that it just makes me smile. As I am beaming, I forgive myself and move on. - Founder, Molly Cain
The point is, so many struggle with this hidden disability - yet, so little of us are educated on what it actually means. Let me share some statistics below, hopefully helping you to grasp and understand my passion behind educating others on their brain.
Each year about 2.5 million individuals have TBI's of which approximately 50,000 result in death, and over 80,000 suffer permanent disability.
Can we just say --- WOW. These are not small statistics, which is why we're seeking your help. SMILE #UWokeUp mission is to help support and educate others on the importance of their brain. To do this, SMILE #UWokeUp hold bi-weekly support group meetings on Tuesday (2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month). View our schedule here: smileuwokeup.org/index.php/northern-colorado-tuesday-night-tbi-support-group-meetings-630pm-8pm/ These meetings are for TBI, PTSD, Stroke, ect., survivors, family members, friends, caregivers and other means of support. We range in all different ages and levels of recovery. Our group is supportive and we hold a, 'You can do it' attitude. SMILE #UWokeUp was Founded by a group of survivors who are on a mission to spread and educate folks about their brain, with having the upper hand in being able to relate with the person on the other end.
If you personally know of someone who is battling from a TBI, please share our website: www.smileuwokeup.org or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook/smileuwokeup.com
Do you want to become more educated on TBI's and what to look for, visit: www.cde.state.co.us/healthandwellness/braininjury