2021 BIAK Brain Walk supporting The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky
$30,423
Raised
- 232 People have registered
- 30 Teams have registered
- 260 Donations
BIAK BRAIN WALK 2021
IT'S BRAIN WALK TIME!
Join us Saturday June 12th for a breath of fresh air with the your fellow team members at EP Tom Sawyer State Park!
We are back at the main entrance this year!
We are raising money for a special cause, near and dear to us all.
To keep everyone safe, we will be following CDC and State Guidelines.
8:30am-Registration & Activities Begin (T-shirt Pick Up will be at registration)
10:00am- Walk
Awards to follow after the walk.
We will have a live DJ (DJ John Q), Jennifer Baileys from WLKY will be our Emcee, an interactive walking trail, Team Photos, snacks, and inflatable activities for all.
“To serve those affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, prevention, service and support.” BIAK links survivors of brain injury and their...
show moreBIAK seeks to share its philosophy, experience and skills with survivors, family members, students, caregivers, administrators, health professionals, legislators, the lay community and all those who desire to make a difference in the life of individuals with brain injuries and their families.
In Kentucky
Over 15,000 people visited Kentucky Hospitals with a TBI related injury. That is an average of 41 persons per day!
Of those 15,000, 11,673 were treated and released from an ED
3,522 were hospitalized
1,034 died
2.346 TBIs occurred among children ages birth to 14 years; ED visits accounted for more than
90% of the TBIs in this age group
An unknown number of persons now live with either long or short-term neurological deficits –even those who were treated and released
BIAK serves those affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, prevention, service and support.” BIAK links survivors of brain injury and their families to support from others with similar experience; provides them with education and information about living and coping with brain injury; assists them in locating resources for financial assistance; and seeks to connect people with sources of emotional support.