Hopefully you are following on my facebook page, as that is where I do most of my posting. If not, you may find me as Mrs. Mississippi International, Traci Mongeon.
Now, on to brain injury awareness! This month is recognized as Brain Injury Awareness Month by the Brain Injury Association. You may wonder what this has to do with you. Glad you asked! The slogan this year is "Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone: Brain Injuries do not Discriminate." From children playing, to high school athletes, to adults, to stroke victims - all are affected by brain injuries. The Brain Injury Association is the advocate of the brain injury victim. Not only that, they work to help prevent injuries in the first place because prevention is the only sure cure for brain injuries.
What can you do this month...or anytime? You can donate to worthy causes like the Brain Injury Association in your state. You may also check out Pilot International which is another great organization promoting brain health and works with a wide variety of brain associated disorders, including Alzheimer's. Like the Brain Injury Association, they also work with youth to prevent brain injuries. Two more organizations which I work closely with include ATV Safety Institute and 4-H Youth organization. Both of these groups joined forces to offer trainings for teaching youth, as well as adults, how to properly and safely operate ATV's. All of the above organizations are doing great work in helping to keep our kids and families safe. Consider becoming a member of one or more of the groups or giving your time to help the cause. And of course, you could set a good example by sporting your helmet while biking or on motorized vehicles like ATV's.
It has been a blessing meeting many new wonderful people behind the scenes in these organizations. Tomorrow I get to reconnect with a great lady from Brain Injury Association of Mississippi, and meet the Director behind it all. I look forward to being at the Mississippi Capital to show support for the Brain Injury Association on the special Brain Injury Awareness Day.
It is a special week in the Mongeon household for sure! Cupcakes and cake baked with the help of a very special young chef having a birthday this month. I still think there is a light dusting of flour in one corner of my kitchen. I will just remember the special time we had together as I find more flour. Special memories....I love it!
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