AHIF Offers Exciting Array of On-Line Opportunities for Fall 2021
As our country, and our state, continue to struggle with the ongoing impact of COVID-19, AHIF is pleased to announce an expansion of our on-line programs for Fall 2021!
AHIF will continue to offer its Recreational Support Groups on Tuesday and Thursday of each week from 1:00-2:00 p.m., and welcomes our friends from UAB's Occupational Therapy program for an additional Zoom Support Group each Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.! For a schedule up upcoming groups, please click here!
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AHIF is pleased to offer a weekly caregiver support group, available at two different times: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. AHIF is also pleased to announce a special 10-week caregiver support group facilitated by UAB's Occupational Therapy Program.
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AHIF Holds Weekend Camp at Camp McDowell
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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.
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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!
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The video below provides a great summary on the Bright Ideas TBI Camp model.
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Pictures from our 2021 Auburn/Tuskegee Bright Ideas TBI Camp
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Pictures from our 2021 Auburn/Samford Bright Ideas TBI Camp
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Thank You For Making Brain Injury Awareness Month A Success!
Despite the continued challenges brought by COVID-19, AHIF was pleased to offer a variety of awareness initiatives throughout the month that included prevention initiatives with local schools, Continuing Education programs for local hospitals and referral sources, videos from our clients, caregivers and partners about TBI, and our first Survivor's Panel. Thank you to all who participated and to our wonder Brain Injury Awareness Month sponsors listed at the bottom of this page!
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AHIF Executive Director Scott Powell discusses the importance of Brain Injury Awareness Month
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AHIF's Returns to
Camp ASCCA! After all camps were cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, AHIF was so pleased to return to Camp ASCCA for a weekend camp March 12-14th!
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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!
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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.
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