|
AHIF holds Auburn/Tuskegee Bright Ideas TBI Camp!
|
April 6-8, 2022 - AHIF is deeply thankful to Auburn University and Tuskegee University for partnering on a Bright Ideas TBI Camp. Over the three days, 14 TBI survivors learned from students in OT, Kinesiology, Speech, Audiology and Social Work. We even had a special visit from Aubie on Friday morning!
|
|
AHIF Congratulates Graci Pennington on being crowned Miss Alabama United States 2022
|
|
AHIF celebrates Graci Pennington being crowned Miss Alabama United States 2022. Graci is a traumatic brain injury survivor herself, and her platform is focused on spreading awareness of TBI! You can click here to learn more about her platform. Graci took part in our Auburn/Tuskegee Bright Ideas TBI Camp and took time to visit with many of the survivors attending our camp.
|
AHIF recognizes Brain Injury Awareness Month throughout March 2022
|
|
This March, Alabama Head Injury Foundation joins others across the nation in recognizing the growing prevalence of traumatic brain injuries, promoting prevention initiatives, and encouraging awareness and understanding of the life-altering impact a traumatic brain injury has on the survivor and their family.
Click the image above to view Scott Powell's interview with ABC 33/40's Talk of Alabama
|
Please join us and show your support by engaging in our Brain Injury Awareness Month opportunities. For a list of activities, please click HERE. If you would like more information about any of these, please contact us at info@ahif.org.
|
|
AHIF Welcomes Back Beer, Band & BBQ!
|
|
After COVID forced a two year absence, AHIF's Birmingham Regional Board is pleased to announce the return of Beer, Band & BBQ. Please join us on Saturday, March 19th, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. for a day of great music, great food and a great environment all in support of a great cause! For more information, click here!
AHIF Offers Exciting Array Of On-Line Opportunities!
As our state, and our country, continue to struggle with the ongoing impact of COVID-19, AHIF is pleased to announce our continued virtual programs to keep clients and caregivers engaged and involved! See the calendar below for a full list of our virtual programs in April.
AHIF currently offers Recreational Support Groups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday each week from 1:00-2:00 p.m. To be added to the support group reminder list, please e-mail us at supportgroups@ahif.org.
|
AHIF's Caregiver Support Groups re-started in January 2022. We will offer true Caregiver Support Groups, as well as topical Caregiver Sessions led by our friends with the UAB Occupational Therapy Program. For more information, please click here or e-mail us at caregiver@ahif.org.
|
|
AHIF 2021 Annual Report
AHIF is pleased to share our 2021 Annual Report. To view the report, please click the image to the left. If you have any questions about AHIF after reading the report, please feel free to e-mail us at info@ahif.org.
|
AHIF Holds Weekend Camp at Camp McDowell
|
|
AHIF held it first ever camp at Camp McDowell the weekend of October 29th-31st. Campers enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere, the crisp Fall weather, and of course the Karaoke Night and Smores at this special camp.
|
|
|
|
AHIF Welcomes Back Bright Ideas TBI Camps in 2021
AHIF was pleased to partner with four universities across the state in bringing back three Bright Ideas TBI Camps in Summer 2021. We are deeply thankful to the tremendous faculty and wonderful students from each institution who worked with our clients and caregivers for a wonderful camp experience!
|
The video below provides a great summary on the Bright Ideas TBI Camp model.
|
|
|
|
|
Pictures from our 2021 Auburn/Tuskegee Bright Ideas TBI Camp
|
Pictures from our 2021 Auburn/Samford Bright Ideas TBI Camp
|
Please Consider Supporting AHIF And Our Services To Those Living With Traumatic Brain Injury
Click here to learn how you can sponsor services to a traumatic brain injury survivor for an entire year!
Due to COVID-19, several fundraisers and other revenue sources for AHIF has been affected...but the need for our services has never been stronger. Please consider clicking above to make a gift in support of AHIF. Thank you!
|
Click above to see the members of the AHIF Brain Trust, monthly donors sponsoring an AHIF client
Through our "Help Us Do More With 84" Campaign, generous supporters are helping AHIF by sponsoring one (or more) of the 750-800 traumatic brain injury survivors AHIF serves each year. These supporters have joined our "Brain Trust" by becoming monthly donors, giving $84 each year to sponsor 1 TBI survivor. To learn more, click the green box above.
|
