It may be the end of March, and March may be the designated month for Brain Injury Awareness, but that does not mean the focus of this important topic will fade away. This month has been full of conversations with a variety of people on the topic of brain injuries and how to be safe. I really do feel blessed to have met and connected with those of you I met. We each have something unique to offer, and together we can make a difference. Whether as a mom, a daughter, a son, a father, a professional, a volunteer, an elected official, a grandparent, an ASI (ATV Safety Institute) instructor, a 4-H agent, or a football coach. What I have to offer as Mrs. Mississippi International is completely different from a football coach, but each contribution is important and unique. We can each make the most of what we have been given to make a difference. That is what is so wonderful about coming together for a common cause. The crown would not work well for the football coach, and I would be a terrible coach! But I know that I am fulfilling my purpose by sharing my platform as Mrs. Mississippi International.
Please help me spread the word that education on brain injuries can and does make a difference. Yes, ATV or motorized helmets are super important. Just as important is a bicycle helmet for biking or skateboarding. For those in group sports, I am learning that education on sports concussions is of upmost importance. The Brain Injury Association has taken an active role to promote simple legislation to better protect youth from long-term effects of multiple concussions. What can you do?
Get involved, and be a role model by wearing a helmet, teaching a child, or sharing your special gift.
Wishing you safety and smiles,
Traci
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