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 About Journey for Hope:
     Journey for Hope was founded by Brenda Kurz, whose son Matthew suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury
About Us    (TBI) January 25, 2006.  Brenda's unwavering hope - and Matthew's incredible progress - has been
     an inspiration for many afflicted with TBI.  Brenda's personal story of hope has inspired her to
Race Information    develop Journey for Hope to support others touched by TBI through educational outreach, financial
     support and fellowship. 
Sponsorships    
     Journey for Hope is a grassroots initiative managed by a group of volunteers in partnership with
Online Donation    several established community service organizations in Missouri to ensure that all proceeds from
     the event go directly to programs and services that aid Missourians with TBI.
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     Journey for Hope is a 501 C 3 organization through the Brain Injury Association of Missouri.
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     The Journey for Hope Purpose:
Contact Us    Bolster awareness about brain injuries and provide information about the services and support that
       are available in central Missouri.
     Foster fellowship and hope among survivors, families and supporters.

 

 ORGANIZATIONS invited
 to attend the Educational
 Exposition include:


 Brain Injury Association of MO

 Center for Human Services

 Centers for Independent Living

 Vocational Rehabilitation

 Missouri Assistance Technology

 Missouri Dept of Health & Sr.     
 Svcs Adult Head Injury Division

 Missouri Parents Act

 Missouri Protection & Advocacy

 Missouri Valley Community
 Action Agency

 Missouri Veteran's Commission

 MAMA - Mother's Against
              Methamphetamine
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

    
   Generate funding that will make medical products, services and treatment affordable and available
      to central Missourians affected by brain injuries.
   
   Distribution of Proceeds:
   Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) - 50%
   BIA-MO is a community-based organization serving persons with brain injury, their families, caregivers,
   physicians, therapists, case managers and others throughout the state of Missouri.  Proceeds will help
   fund support groups, education and advocacy outreach. (www.biamo.org)
   
   Centers for Independent Living - 50%
   Centers for Independent Living works to empower people with disabilities to become more independent
   by providing independent living skills training, peer support, information, referral and advocacy. 
   Proceeds from the event will help fund ramps to the houses of wheelchair-bound TBI survivors.
   (www.w-ils.org)
   
   About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI):
   A TBI is a blow or jolt to the head of a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain,
      affecting a person's physical, cognitive, behavioral and emotional well-being.
     
     The leading causes of TBI in Missouri are falls/jumps, motor vehicle traffic crashes, being struck by
         a blunt object or by a person, and motor vehicle non-traffic occurring off major roadways.
     
     1.4 million people in the United States and 18,000 Missourians of all ages sustain a TBI each year.
     
     The lifetime costs for one person surviving a severe TBI can reach in excess of $4 million.
     
     Each year, more people will sustain a TBI than will develop Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord
         Injury, HIV/AIDS and Breast Cancer combined.
     
     Researchers have found that persons who suffer a TBI continue to make gradual improvements
        in functioning for at least 10 years post-injury.
     
     It is estimated that among American troops, 60 percent of all blast injuries resulted in a TBI.