The Brain Injury Challenge: Race for Recovery offers everyone the opportunity to have fun and to support Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania. It’s a scenic 5K course for avid runners; a supportive and fun run for beginner runners; a healthy 1 mile walk for those who prefer to not run; and a good 1-mile wheelchair roll for those on two wheels.
Prizes will be awarded to overall top male and female finishers, and medals will be given to top male and female finishers in each age category.
If you prefer to not run, walk or roll, please consider supporting a participant or making a donation in support of the event.
SCHEDULE 7:30 a.m. - Check in and on-site registration opens 9 a.m. - The 5K begins 9:30 a.m. - The 1 mile Fun Walk begins
Participants from the 2024 Race for Recovery
The Support Group from the Center for Independent Living of South-Central PA goes to the Stables!
On June 5, approximately 30 members of the Brain Injury Support Group from the Center for Independent Living of South-Central PA in Altoona, along with family members, visited Dreams Go On near Canoe Creek State Park. Program Manager Debbie Kelly and volunteers shared the benefits of equine-assisted activities for individuals with brain injury. Participants learned safety skills and connected with the horses through brushing, combing, and petting.
This immersive educational initiative provided group members with unparalleled, hands-on experiences, fostering a deeper connection to horses and also fostering community connections. Supported by a mini-grant from the PA Department of Health implemented by Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania, the visit offered both learning and social connection.
One support group member comment really sums up the day, “This was the best day ever! I never knew that horses were so receptive to my feelings…I think that they really were glad that we came to visit.”
Noah Sideman Tackles Pennsylvania Gravel Grinder Races for BIAPA.
This summer, BIAPA Board Member and avid bicyclist Noah Sideman has been riding in Pennsylvania Gravel Grinder bike races to raise awareness about brain injury and to support the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania.The next race is Sunday, September 21 – the Trough Creek Gravel Grinder in James Creek, Pa.CLICK HERE to learn more about Noah and his Gravel Grinder Project.
Clinical Forum
Functional Neurological Disorders (FNDs) are experienced neurological symptoms that are not the result of any underlying medical cause. FND may result in debilitating speech, language, motor, and cognitive deficits, potentially resulting in psychological impacts. This presentation will discuss the definition and history of FND, cognitive-communication and psychological symptoms, and effective treatment.
National Concussion Awareness Day aims to increase concussion awareness, support those affected, and raise funds for brain injury organizations through social media, events, and media coverage. Its vision is a world where individuals with mild traumatic brain injuries feel supported, empowered to share their stories, and connected in raising global awareness.
to share your story or learn how to create an educational opportunity, visit BIAA HERE.
BIAA’s upcoming webinars are $50 for professionals (includes one ACBIS CEU) and are now FREE for brain injury survivors and family members!!
Upcoming Webinars include:
August 27, 2025, at 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET Empowering Patients & Families through Brain Injury Education
Monique R. Pappadis, MEd, PhD, FACRM, Wendy Waldman, BSW, CBIST
September 30 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET Behavior Changes in TBI: Therapeutic Strategies Dr. Chrystal Fullen
ReDiscover U classes are held on Monday nights at 6 PM ET via Zoom. Use this link to join any of the classes at 6 PM on Mondays
August 25: Meet Tugger: Warrior Canine Connection
September 1: Labor Day -- No Class!
September 8: SHARE Night
September 15: Conference Recap
For more information about ReDiscover U, including a description of the classes, CLICK HERE.
To sign up for the ReDiscover U email list, click HERE to fill out a brief registration form.
The BIAPA statewide virtual support group will meet Thursday, September 11 at 5 PM. This tight-knit community consists of survivors, caregivers, family members and professionals from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! Please use thisZoom Link to access the meeting.
BIAPA's next Caregiver Support Group will be held on Wednesday, September 10, at 6 PM. This monthly, virtual meeting is open to all caregivers. The meetings are an excellent opportunity for caregivers to meet one another, share experiences and discuss topics of unique relevance to their roles. No pre-registration is required! To join this monthly meeting, use this Zoom Link.
To sign up for email alerts for one of BIAPA's virtual groups listed above, follow this link to complete a brief registration form.
A full list of all of Pennsylvania's Brain Injury Support Groups, along with contact information for each, is on the BIAPA website's Support Group Listing Page. We are currently updating this information, and while we have done so for most groups, there are still some that we're trying to reach. If you're aware of groups that are meeting either virtually or in-person and they are not on our listing, or if you have any updated details about a group on the list, please contact Melanie Morrison morrison@biapa.org so that we can let others know about them.
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