Cognosco Summer 2014 Edition

May 2014 Volume 2 In this Issue >>>

Brain Injury Awareness Month

Brain Matters Golf Tournament

Superhero Social

Jasper In January

Knowing What We Do!Knowing What We Do!

Non-invasive Focused Ultrasound

technology tested to successfully treat

part of a brain tumor >>> pg. 6

Theres an APP for That!>>> pg. 19

Brain Injury & Bullying >>>pg. 8

BCC Calendar >>> pg. 12 & 13

Edson News >>> pg. 11

How to Stick It to Stigma >>> pg. 16

Powder & Polycarbonate: Helmet

Use in Alpine Sports >>>pg. 18

Advertise with us! >>> pg. 4

Acknowledgements>>>pg. 22

This years breakfast will feature keynote speaker Dr. Constance (Connie) Lebrun, MD, MPE, CCFP, Dip. Sport Med, FACSM Chief Doctor, Canadian Health and Science Support

Team (HST) Sochi 2014

Dr. Connie Lebrun is currently a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton Alberta, and a consultant Sports and Exercise Medicine physician at the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic. Dr. Lebrun will speak about her experiences at the Sochi Olympics and her concussion research.

Her interests include care of musculoskeletal and medical issues in active individuals. She has research interests in health considerations of active girls and women, and various return to play issues, such as concussion in sport. She was a member of the Canadian Medical Team for 4 Summer Olympic Games: Beijing 2008 (Assistant Chief Medical Officer), Athens 2004, Sydney 2000, and Atlanta 1996; and for 2 Winter Olympics Torino 2006, and Vancouver 2010 (as

Medical Director for the Canadian Snowboard Federation 2007-2011). Other major Games experience includes Pan-American Games (1987, 1991, 2003), World Student Games (1989, 1999) and Francophone Games (1994). She is a former member of the Canadian Women's Volleyball Team,

and competed in the World Student Games (1973, 1977), the 1975 Pan-American Games and the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

In addition, Brain Care Centre is pleased to include Jennifer Martin, Manager, Programming - Northern Alberta, Shaw TV and former TV personality, who will speak about her personal experience with concussion.

The "BIAM" Kick-Off Breakfast is held annually to

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Dr. Constance (Connie)

Lebrun, MD, Team Canada

Doctor

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Brain Care Centre Staff Directory >>>

#229 Royal Alex Place 10106 111 Ave

Edmonton AB T5G 0B4

Phone: 780-477-7575 Toll Free: 1-800-425-5552

Fax: 780-474-4415

780-712-7560 Toll free: 1-866-712-7560

Fax: 780-712-7567

Mailing address Box 30105

Edson, AB T7E 1Y2

Street address 524-50 Street

Edson, AB

Executive Director Dr. Garnet Cummings Ext 130 [email protected]

Operations Manager Louise Jensen Ext 112 [email protected]

Office Coordinator Shamim Khanbhai Ext 110 [email protected]

Director of Fund Development Steve Boyd Ext 115 [email protected]

Client Services Manager Mike Ryan Ext 124 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Nicole Savignac Ext 116 [email protected]

Intake Coordinator/ Service Coordinator Madison Steele Ext. 114 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Heidi Mast Ext 122 [email protected]

Service Coordinator Adam Grimmelt Ext 113 [email protected]

Occupational Therapist Stephanie Silva Ext 128 [email protected]

Lead Support Facilitator/Counsellor Teresa LaRocque-Walker Ext 123 [email protected]

Support Facilitator/Counsellor Lisa Baranieski Ext 119 [email protected]

Community Living Coordinator Jean Roy Ext 126 [email protected]

Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Larissa St.Arnaud Ext 125 [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator Janine Tremblay Ext 133 [email protected]

Community Engagement Coordinator Andrea Carroll Papirny Ext 111 [email protected]

Service/Support Coordinator CAPCC - Edson Tannis Arsenault (780)712-3241 [email protected]

Service Coordinator - Edson Laura See (780)712-9789 [email protected]

Board of Directors >>>

President Stephanie Boldt

Treasurer Ryan Barry

Secretary Tracy DesLaurier

Chief Financial Officer Kaitlin Cluff

Member at Large Bruce Hirsche, Q.C.

Member at Large Quentin Ranson

Director Nancy E. Cumming

Director Frances Zinger

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Distribution of this publication is

anticipated to be a minimum of 1100

copies per issue. The distribution area

reaches from Edmonton and

surrounding areas to Jasper and

surrounding areas. Cognosco is not only

printed, but hosted on our website

(www.braincarecentre.com) and posted

on our social media sites.

Message from BCCs Executive Director March turned out to be a very busy month for presentations at public forums.

I was honoured to be asked to speak at two symposiums. The two included the "Brain Awareness Week" Public Lecture presented by the Centre for Neurosciences, University of Alberta on March 13, 2014 and the Homeward Trust Symposium on March 17, 2014.

The Centre for Neurosciences public lecture focused on Traumatic Brain Injury Whats The Impact? The speakers included Dr. Darien Nadiu, Dr. Ibolja Cernak, Ryan King and myself.

Each speaker provided a 20 minute presentation on a variety of perspectives on Traumatic Brain Injury. Dr. Nadiu spoke about the Scat 3 tool and how it is used at the professional sport level. Dr. Cernak spoke about her research on blast injuries. Her presentation provided new evidence that a traumatic brain injury can occur from a blast injury to the lower limbs and abdomen. Mr. Ryan King, an active player with the Edmonton Eskimos, spoke about the concussion protocol from a players perspective. I spoke about my personal journey after an acquired brain injury and described in detail the services that the Brain Care Centre provides.

On March 17, 2014, Mr. Scott Kirkland from the Department of Emergency Medicine and I presented the data from two studies supported by a grant from Homeward Trust Edmonton Symposium. BCC in conjunction with Dr. Brian Rowe and his team, completed two research projects in 2013-14.

The first one was a systematic review of the literature looking for evidence of models of housing for persons with an acquired brain injury. After an exhaustive literature search, only one published paper met our inclusion criteria. That paper described a project in Australia called the "Wicking Project." The audience appeared to be very surprised by the lack of research in this area.

The second paper that we presented was the incidence of acquired brain injury among homeless persons in Edmonton. This data was collected through a survey done in three Emergency Departments in Edmonton: Royal Alexandra Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital and the North East Community Health Centre. Although the number of homeless captured in this study was small, the number of persons with an acquired brain injury was very significant as well as these individuals use of health resources.

Both of these studies have been uploaded on the Homeward Trust web site. Contact Brain Care Centre if you would like a copy of these publications.

Dr. Garnet Cummings Executive Director

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By Manushi Gera, Online Volunteer

Brain tumor. The standalone term

suffices as a sentence and beyond;

eliciting a story here, a memory there,

and a mass of feelings lying in the not-

so-happy area of the spectrum. The

diagnosis of the cancer is just a

beginning of a difficult journey, for the

patient and the loved ones alike. The

tireless pursuit of the researchers in the

world of science has continued to

enhance the life expectancy of brain

tumor patients. One such latest

development happened in the Focused

Ultrasound Centre of the University

Childrens Hospital Zurich in Zurich,

Switzerland.

A team led by Javier Fandino, M.D.,

Professor of Neurosurgery at

Kantonsspital Aarau (Switzerland) and

Ernst Martin, M.D., Professor of

Neuroradiology, University Childrens

Hospital Zurich have successfully used

non-invasive Focused Ultrasound

technology to treat a section of

recurring glioma in a patient. A part of

the tumor was thermally ablated

without rupturing the skull. The

technology was made possible using

the Exablate Neuro system by Insightec

Ltd., a company specialized to develop

MR guided Focused Ultrasound

technology. Here is the Youtube link

which graphically depicts how the

technology works: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?

v=XyVdc6OeShY

The procedure, which was

accomplished on the 4th of March, 2014,

was carried out with the main purpose

of validating the feasibility and safety

of the technology, not so much the

efficiency, to treat part or whole of a

brain tumor. At present, Focused

Ultrasound technology is very effective

to treat small tumors located at the

central brain; for instance, in the medial

part of the thalamus. The non-invasive

and accurate nature of the treatment

makes it very promising for the

upcoming developments in treating

brain tumors.

This is a significant improvement from

the three most common mainstream

cancer treatments: chemotherapy,

surgery and radiation therapy.

Chemotherapy comes with significant

side effects. Surgery, depending on the

extent and complication, involves

extensive post-surgical assistance to

the patient. Focused Ultrasound

technology exclusively focuses on the

problem tissues without damaging the

healthy brain areas. This is especially

important for the brain as it is the

control centre.

The new Focused Ultrasound

technology is still in its developmental

stage and not established as a

mainstream treatment of brain tumor

yet. Research and clinical trials are

underway to establish efficiency and

further safety of the technology.

However, researchers are very hopeful

that this milestone brings a lot of hope

and the needed breakthrough to

modernize the traditional brain tumor

treatment methodologies.

Non-invasive Focused Ultrasound technology tested to successfully treat

part of a brain tumor >>>

References

Focused Ultrasound Foundation announces first glioma treatment with ExAblate

Neuro. InSightec. InSightec, 10 Mar. 2014. Web. 8 Apr. 2014. < http://www.insightec.com/

ExAblate-recurrent-glioma.html>.

Newsflash: Brain tumor success.

Focused Ultrasound Foundation. Focused Ultra-

sound Foundation, 10 Mar. 2014. Web. 8 Apr.

2014. < http://www.fusfoundation.org/the-

foundation/news-media/1327-news-flash-brain-

tumor-success>.

Brain tumors. Focused Ultrasond

Foundation. Focused Ultrasound Foundation,

2014. Web. 7 Apr. 2014. < http://

www.fusfoundation.org/diseases-and-

conditions/brain-disorders/brain-tumor>.

Research and clinical trials are

underway to establish efficiency

and further safety of the

technology.

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Front Page

Wellness Week May 12 - 16, 2014

Hourly workshops running daily

@ 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Monday: Healthy Routines & Expressive Arts

Tuesday: Nutrition & Seated Dance

Wednesday: Sleep Hygiene & Yoga

Thursday: Drumming & Mindfulness

Friday: Healthy Relationships & Laughter Yoga

To register for a workshop speak to Shamim at the BCC front desk,

call 780-477-7575 ext 110 or alert your Service Coordinator.

go to our specialized concussion education and support program. This program offers support services to those experiencing post concussion syndrome. Currently Brain Care Centre

has a two month wait list of clients looking to join our concussion program. The Breakfast will create awareness of the need for sustainable funding for the program that will allow Brain Care Centre to expand prevention education programming for youth to include minor football, and to add a full time staff member dedicated to offering support to those affected by concussion.

Two honours are presented each year

launch Brain Injury Awareness Month

in Edmonton (and surrounding areas), and to support Brain Care Centres client services coordination and counselling programs. To date the breakfast has had speakers such as Dr. Garnet Cummings, Paula Simons, Ed Hervey, Doug Rankmore, Louis De Beaumont, and Valerie Oczkowski.

The proceeds from the breakfast will

at the BIAM Breakfast; one to Outstanding Caregiver as recognition to those who care for a loved one after a brain injury, and Outstanding Community Supporter to a business,

community group or individual who contributed to the brain injury community in a way that elevated our community.

We hope you will join us on Thursday, June 5, 2014 to support those impacted by brain injury / stroke.

To purchase tickets go to www.braincarecentre.com

For more information contact Andrea 780-477-7575 Ext 111 [email protected]

Jennifer Martin, Manager,

Programming - Northern

Alberta, Shaw

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Brain Injury and Bullying >>>

Bullying and disability at one time was a

taboo topic. Bullying in general was not

seen as a major concern for parents,

guardians, teachers and coaches in

society. No one ever dreamed children

would die due to the effects of being

bullied. The information age we live in

with computers, cell phones, tablets

and other electronic devices are great

tools if used in a positive manner.

However tools such as these can be

used for bad intentions and

cyberbullying has got to stop!

The definition of bullying- is the force,

threat or coercion of abuse, intimidate

or aggressively to impose domination

over others. (Websters Dictionary)

Boys are more physical in their bullying

tactics while girls are more verbal. Boys

will bully both girls and other boys. Girls

tend to bully only other girls. When

bullies have friends and circumstances

dont work well for them they turn on

their friends to save themselves. This

pattern of behavior for a bully, boy or

girl, is not new it is just being talked

about more due to the gravity of the

consequences were both boys and

girls lives are at stake.

Which child or adult in the brain injury

community can be a target of bullying?

The answer is almost any child or an

adult with impairment. Speech,

language or physical issues can be a

target for a bully who sees his peer as

different, discounts and persecutes

them. A child with any physical

impairment on the right or left of the

body depending on where the open or

closed brain injury occurred can be

bullied. A cognitive condition can be

ridiculed for not being considered what

is normal or being able to keep up with

their peers. The question I have is what

is normal? Remember bullies behave the

way they do due to inadequacies within

themselves. Love, care, discipline and

teaching on how to treat others is not

evident in their lives.

5 Ways to Prevent Bullying

1. Tell a parent, teacher or an adult

that you trust about the bullying.

2. Have an anti-bullying program at

your school, in your group, or other

site. Learn the signs of bullying and

educate about how to treat others.

3. When you see someone else being

bullied tell an adult and dont be a

bystander.

4. Parents: take charge of computer

time and know social media

accounts that your child has. Know

the friends your child is connected

with online and at school.

5. Monitor your childs behavior at

home, after extra- curricular

activities and after online activities.

Keep open lines of communication

with them.

Bystanders are just as guilty of the act

of bullying as the bully. In schools, the

student who is bullied needs to know

other children and teachers have their

back. The bullying needs to stop and

the child who bullies needs to be

disciplined. The child who has been

bullied needs to feel safe from

emotional, mental and physical

torment they have been feeling while

under this stress. This student needs

to feel happy, safe and secure again.

Children

and adults

with brain

injury need

goals and

objectives to work towards. Having

been a child and now as an adult

survivor with an acquired brain injury,

I have needed hopes and dreams. I

thrived on learning English and history

in school, which guided my path in

post-secondary education. Now I put

my research skills to use as a writer.

Some children have academic abilities.

They might be good at English,

History, Math, Sciences, the Arts or

different shop classes. A child should

not be bullied for their talents or

being different from the crowd. The

bullied student should receive

encouragement from parents, friends,

and teachers to know that their hopes

and dreams are worthwhile. With such

encouragement, the student no

longer is a victim but a victor,

following their dreams.

A bullied student after the bullying has

subsided needs support and

friendship to thrive in school and extra

-curricular activities. An encouraging

word or deed can make all the

difference in the world in their road to

a better life and thriving in what skill

or skills they are good at. The easy

thing in life is to be negative in life

towards another person. Why not be a

change-maker in ...

By Ty Stingel, Online Volunteer

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Thanks to Emma Since October 2013 a financial intern,

Emma Boersma, has been spending a couple of hours twice a week helping out with BCCs financial operations. Now that April has arrived, and Emmas finals in the Accounting and Strategic Measurement program at GMCC are looming, her internship is wrapping up.

The arrangement was made through the SCIP program with Volunteer Alberta. Practicum placements are unusual in accounting programs like NAIT or Grant MacEwan and Emma appreciated the opportunity to volunteer with BCC. She had

already completed the SAGE Simply Accounting course, and was able to log onto the program, process deposits, cut cheques and reconcile bank statements. She put together a comprehensive listing of BCCs administrative/financial files and helped out in every way! She attended several fundraisers, in particular last Novembers Defying Limitations Gala. Louise Jensen, BCCs Operations Manager, just couldnt believe what a difference Emmas help

made. Although Emma received quite a bit of guidance from Louise as she helped on specific financial processes, it was clear right from the start that Emma had a really thorough background in all aspects of

financial management. BCC proved to be an interesting case study to put the theory into practice. Emma attended meetings of BCCs Finance Committee and served as recorder.

BCC will miss Emmas cheerful assistance and her keen interest in our work.

Once finals are over, we hear that Emma will be job searching. All the best in the future Emma, and our sincere thanks for your patience and expertise over the past six months.

Farewell Julie BCC is saying goodbye to Julie Hanson,

Service Coordinator and SUBI leader providing assistance to persons with acquired brain injury and substance abuse, who will be leaving Alberta for the ocean vistas of Victoria at the end of April.

Your cheery, friendly presence will be missed by staff and clients, Julie.

We hope that you will be able to continue your work with the

community who supports those with acquired brain injury. All the very best in your new home.

...your school, group and community? Be a light in

another persons life. When you are a teenager life is

tough as it is. Staying in a place where your self-

esteem is maintained means a world of difference.

These days, all of us know bullying still happens but

on a grander scale. Bullies add social media for the

entire internet or use the phone or computer to

humiliate someone and make them feel horrible

about themselves. Those bullied can revert to self-

harm by cutting or the desperate cases of a bullied

child or young adult committing suicide. My wish is

that the brain injury community, family members,

caregivers will be ever vigilant of the predators and

bullies in this world. My hope is that every traumatic

and acquired brain injury individual will be the best

they can be and not a victim.

For more from Ty Stingel, check out his blog at:

http://

www.tystingelinspirationalwriting.wordpress.com/ .

Brain Basics

Wednesday June 11th, 2014

6:30 - 9 pm

Glenrose Hospital, Edmonton

Registration is mandatory! Registration is mandatory!

(780)477(780)477--75757575

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Edson News >>>

Canadian Tire is opening a brand new store in Edson May 2014. A Brain Care Centre

client is currently successfully employed as a stock clerk and is anxiously awaiting

the Grand Opening which is yet to be announced. The Edson community has

needed the additional retail resource for some time.

BCC Edson staff will be participating in the Hinton Safety fair on June 4th at the Dr.

Duncan Murray Recreation Centre in Hinton. This is a free, fun-filled, family orientated health and safety event that provides

an opportunity for local businesses, non-profit organizations, emergency services, healthcare and government

organizations to have direct contact with community members to share their health and prevention messages and

information on agency resources.

This years event theme is Youth -4-Youth. Community members from the ages of 13-18 years are encouraged to present

booth activities which other youth would enjoy.

Last year I had both my younger sons assisting me with the brain game activities at our booth. They both had a blast, and it

was a great opportunity for BCC Edson staff to interact with the parents while the boys were engaging the kids in brain

injury awareness activities.

I look forward to using our new technologically advanced / updated display and activity tools in Hinton!

May 7th June 4th

May 21st June 18th

Drayton Valley BI Group First and Third Monday of each month

at Mitchs #102 4341 50 Street, Drayton Valley

1:00pm- 3:00pm

Edson Support Group First and third Wednesday of each month

at Brain Care Centre Edson office 524- 50 Street, Edson

1:00pm 3:00pm

For more information on these groups or services provided in

Edson and Drayton Valley please contact Brain Care Centre

Toll Free at 1-866-712-7560.

By Laura See, Service Coordinator, Edson

Brain Care Center Edson Support Group

Location: BCC Office- Edson

Meetings are held every first and third Wednesday of the month

from 1pm to 3pm; the group does not meet during the summer

months of July and August. The group supports individuals and

families affected by a brain injury.

If there are any concerns or questions please contact Laura at the Edson Brain Care Center Office. Phone: 1-866-712-7560 Email: [email protected]

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May 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 UBI 1:30-3 pm YAG 7-9 pm Caregivers' group 7-9 pm

2

YAG : Young Adult Group UBI: Understanding Brain Injury

5

6

7 Concussion Support Group

10-11 am

8

9 Womens Group 10-11:30 am Budget Boosters check in

(optional) 1:30-3:00 pm

12 13

14 Club Connect Cancelled

15 YAG 7-9 pm Caregivers' group 7-9 pm

16

19

Victoria Day BCC Office Closed

20

21

22

23 Womens Group 10-11:30 am Budget Boosters 1:30- 3:00 pm

26 Mens Group 1:30-3pm

27 Identity Theft and Safety

1:30-3 pm

28 Club Connect 1:30-3:00 pm

29 Identity Theft and Safety

1:30-3 pm YAG 7-9 pm Caregivers' group 7-9 pm

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PD DAY Office Closed!

June 2014

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday


3

Identity Theft and

Safety 1:30-3 pm

4

Concussion Support Group

10-11 am

5 BCCs BIAM Kickoff Breakfast 7am Identity Theft and Safety 1:30-3 pm

6 Womens Group 10-11:30 am

Budget Boosters check in (optional) 1:30-3:00 pm


10 Identity Theft and

Safety 1:30-3 pm

11 Club Connect 1:30-3:00 pm Brain Basics 6:30-9 pm

12 Identity Theft and Safety 1:30-3 pm Caregivers' group 7-9pm YAG 7-9 pm AABIS Artist Reception

6-8 pm

13

BIAM Education Morning 9am-12pm

1 6

Mens Group 1:30-3pm

17

18 19

20 No Womens Group BIAM Networks Picnic 11am-12 pm Budget Boosters 1:30- 3:00 pm

23

24 25 Club Connect 1:30-3:00 pm

26 YAG 7-9pm

Caregivers group 7-9 pm

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(Edmonton)

Brain Care Centres Wellness Week -

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Mens Group 1:30-3 pm

Mens Group 1:30-3 pm

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August 2014



YAG : Young Adult Group

4 HERITAGE Day! Office Closed

5 6 Concussion Support Group

10-11 am

7

YAG 7-9 pm Caregivers' group 7-9 pm

8

Budget Boosters check in


11

12

13

Club Connect 1:30-3:00 pm

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18 19 20 21 YAG 7-9 pm No Caregivers Group

22 Brain Matters

Charity Golf

Tournament

8 am - 3 pm

25 26 27 Club Connect 1:30-3:00 pm

28 29

July 2014


1 CANADA DAY! Office Closed

2 Concussion Support Group

10-11 am

3 4 Womens Group 10-11:30 am

7 8 9 Club Connect 1:30-3:00 pm

10 YAG 7-9 pm Caregivers' group 7-9 pm

11 Budget Boosters check in


14

15

16 17


Friday

21

22

23

24 YAG 7-9 pm No Caregivers Group

25 Budget Boosters 1:30- 3:00 pm

28

29

30 Club Connect 1:30-3:00 pm

YAG : Young Adult Group

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BCC Services >>> Service Coordination: Provides case

management and coordination to assist clients

to identify and obtain the supports they need.

The service is designed to help clients develop

optimal independence and community

reintegration. Common goal areas include:

access emotional support

increase community involvement/

participation

optimize level of independence

learn about brain injury and effects

electronic compensation strategies

optimize personal support network

cognitive rehabilitation

life skill return

develop personal wellness plan

perceptual rehabilitation

return to productive activity

Support Facilitation: To further enhance and

support an ISP, Brain Care Centre offers a

Support Facilitation program. This service

includes one to one counselling sessions

designed to assist individuals, couples and

families with discovering and utilizing

resources and strategies for maximizing

wellness after brain injury. This process may

include a review of intake information,

identifying personal strengths and needs for

support, goal setting, and information about

brain injury, introduction to coping strategies

and educational resources, and/or referral to

community resources. For those needing

additional support in building new skills in the

community, Service Coordinators can refer

individuals to the Supports for Community

Living Service (SCLS).

Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy

(OT) supports BCC service plans by enabling

clients and families to manage cognitive and

physical changes after brain injury. Our

Occupational therapist has the skills to assess

the cognitive and physical aspects of daily

functional activities (i.e.: meal preparation,

transportation management, managing

appointments and schedules etc.). Typical

goal areas for occupational therapy services

include activities and tasks related to self-care,

productivity and/or leisure. All goal areas and

interventions are client centred and based on

the wants or needs of the client and as such,

clients must be active participants in the

occupational therapy process. Intervention

plans are created within the context of an

individuals daily life. The focus is on enabling

optimal levels of participation in their own

home and community and fostering increased

levels of independence with their daily tasks.

This is achieved through skill building as well as

through adaptation of the environment or the

activity. Referrals to occupational therapy can

be made through a Brain Care Centre Service

Coordinator.

Information & Education: Brain Care Centre

offers comprehensive, up-to-date information

related to the effect of brain injury on

individuals, families and the community.

Please contact the office for information on

how to arrange an education session.

Brain Basics: An Evening of Education and

Understanding is a course offered once per

month to parents, spouses, caregivers,

siblings, friends of people affected by brain

injury, community members, volunteers and

professionals who would like to learn more

about brain injury and its effects. The session

runs Tuesday evenings. Please contact Brain

Care Centres Office Coordinator for

information and registration.

Life Skill Classes Understanding Brain Injury (UBI): This class is

one of Brain Care Centres most popular sessions! Any and all are welcome! Learn

about all of the possible changes one might

experience after an acquired brain injury. Participants will gain understanding and

insight, will feel connected to a larger

community of survivors, and will have goals for where their journey will take them. Self-Esteem: This course uses proven

cognitive techniques to help individuals learn

how to control the self-critical inner voice and

build up a healthy sense of self worth. You will

leave this four session course with useful skills

that can easily be applied to your day to day

life and strategies to use when you face

situations in which your sense of self worth is

challenged.

Memory & Attention: Does your memory need

a boost? Do you find it hard to pay attention or

concentrate? This two day workshop provides

practical suggestions for how to manage

changes in memory and attention after brain

injury or stroke. Open to new and returning

clients.

Assertiveness Training: Assertiveness is often

linked with self-esteem. It is a skill which can

be practiced and grown! Being assertive

means you can confidently communicate your

thoughts, opinions, and beliefs without being

perceived as aggressive by others. You will

learn that it is not okay for others to ignore

you, to deny your rights to be heard or to have

a different point of view. This group is a great

chance to learn new communication skills.

Anger, Frustration and Impulsivity: Anger is a

useful emotion when used well. It can get you

moving, and give you the energy to protect

yourself or your values, to stand up for

something. Used inappropriately, it can lead

to aggression and saying things in the heat of

the moment that are later regretted. Its

impossible to avoid people or things that

anger or irritate you - but you can learn to

control how you react to them. This group

teaches you how to positively express yourself

when feeling frustrated and angry, and you

will be given the chance to practice these skills

in a safe environment.

Electronic Devices Assistance Community Living Program

The Assistive Devices Training program offers

clients one-on-one training on various electronic devices, such as, computers, cell

phones and electronic tablets. These devices

can assist with memory, communication, organizational skills and help to decrease

social isolation. Through the use of individual modified computer programs and apps clients

can become more independent at home and

within their community. CLP program offers life skills classes related to device safety,

security and usage

Identity Theft: This course educates

individuals on the importance of keeping your

identity safe and avoiding scams.

Internet Safety: This course assists individuals

with safe internet procedures such as

password length and protection, not sharing

personal information and so much more.

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Groups

Womens Group: This psychosocial support

group is for women living with acquired

brain injury. Areas of focus include

information on the brain and brain injury,

health and wellness, coping, and accessing

supports. This group provides a safe

environment in which group members can

explore the many successes and challenges

that are inherent in life with a brain injury.

Through peer support, group members

have the opportunity to normalize their

experiences and learn from others

experiences.

Mens Group: (Will be run over a five week

period through may and June) This is a

support group for males with brain injuries

to enable them to interact with peers and

discuss strategies for overcoming trials and

tribulations in their daily lives. Mens Group

focuses on peer connection, building

healthy communication strategies, and

encourages the understanding of brain

injury in relation to various topics. Group

members are encouraged to share their

experiences, which facilitates discussion

and understanding of brain injury among

group members.

Young Adult Groups (YAG): This group

provides support for adults between the

ages of 18-30 with a brain injury that

encounter personal, social, and/or

emotional challenges in their lives. The

Young Adult Group focuses on building

social networks, community involvement,

education on brain injury, and various topics

associated with promoting wellness.

Opportunities for sharing, identifying, and

developing coping strategies, and natural

peer supports are explored during the

course of each session.

Caregivers Group: This group is designed

for familial caregivers who are providing

support to someone who has sustained a

brain injury. Peer support is encouraged to

assist caregivers in developing a stronger

sense of their ability to cope and feel

connected with others experiencing similar

challenges. This group meets on a bi weekly

basis.

Substance Use and Brain Injury Group

(SUBI): (Presently inactive and undergoing

revamping.) This support group for is for

individuals struggling with addiction and

brain injury. SUBI is a safe place for clients

to recognize their symptoms common to

brain injury and substance use, e.g. short-

term memory loss, diminished judgment

and mood disturbances. By sharing life

experiences group members learn to

recognize triggers and behavior, strategies

for coping, how to build healthy

relationships and how to access community

resources. This group runs weekly at Brain

Care Centre.

Club CONNECT Communication Group: This

twice monthly group promotes peer

connection, healthy living and provides

opportunities for discussion with group

members making presentations once a

month. Come and join us for a lively hour

and a half of learning and discussion!

Budget Boosters: Do you have difficulty

keeping track of your money? Is it hard to

keep your bills straight? Do your spending

habits reflect your priorities and values? Is

your spending intentional and mindful? Do

you hate budgeting, but like having money?

Budget Boosters is a group that will strive to

help people make better financial decisions

with confidence and find peace with money.

This monthly group will provide financial

advice, guidance and coaching and will

include presentations on a variety of topics.

There is also an optional mid-month drop-in

group where you can come and ask one of

the group facilitators about your personal

financial goals.

Workshops

Time Management: Participants whose time

management skills have been affected by a

brain injury will learn new strategies and

techniques to improve their current time

management systems as well as new systems

as needed.

Expressive Art Therapy: This group uses art,

music and photography as mediums to help

clients work through issues surrounding grief

and loss.

Stress, Worry & Anxiety: This group offers

strategies to help clients develop more

effective coping skills.

Caregiver Skills Training Workshop: This four

week interactive workshop is designed to

educate caregivers on how to help their

loved one to become more independent in

functional activities. The methods you will

learn are researched based and widely used

and trusted by professionals. This class is

open to caregivers of individuals with brain

injury.

Active Living & Nutrition: This workshop lays

the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. The

workshop provides clients with information

regarding eating healthy using the Canadian

Food Guide, and strategies on how to be

more active. Strategies can include how to

shop on a budget, simple recipes, and

activity logs to help clients reach individual

goals.

Classes and Support Groups are offered

to clients with brain injury. (Brain

Basics and Caregivers Group are

offered to caregivers of people living

with Brain Injury.) Certain groups are

run on an intermittent basis or are

based on need. Therefore, PRE-

REGISTRATION and/ or an ASSESSMENT

IS REQUIRED for all groups and classes

offered at Brain Care Centre.

Space is limited so please register early.

Dates may be subject to change.

Please see the calendar for specific dates.

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How to Stick it To Stigma >>>

Stigmatization is a big word, loaded

with negative connotation. It refers to the social act of marking an individual or group as separate or distinct from the rest of society on the basis of perceived attributes, considered to be differences. Accordingly, labelling is part and parcel of the manner in which stigmatization takes hold of a society; a set of attributes gets associated to a group by way of a label. Stigmatized individuals become associated with the label that society thrusts upon them, making social interaction and integration challenging. In this manner, stigma is akin to stereotype; individuals are attributed unwanted characteristics based on the nature of the label. As a result, individuals can be made to feel marginalized, ostracized, and, as a result, deflated. From being made to feel 'slow' while completing a transaction at a bank or a social service, to being made to feel less competent at a job, to being spoken to very slowly as if a translator is needed,

individuals recovering from brain injury are no strangers to stigmatization. Because brain injury is, at times, 'invisible,' the bank teller doesn't 'see' the brain injury so, for example, is frustrated when it takes longer than 'normal' to complete a transaction. Stigmatization is everywhere. You can find it in coffee shops and restaurants, on the web, or in a classroom, and yet it often goes unnoticed. It is a one way street, so to speak, because it is often felt only by the individual(s) who are

impacted, not by those responsible. It glides below the surface of their awareness. The difficulties of battling stigmatization seem to present a daunting task. Fortunately, progress is being made through a strong, concerted community effort to raise awareness. Brain Injury Awareness Month is a testament. It showcases how powerful a concerted

and concentrated community voice can

be as a weapon against ignorance, which seems to be the major culprit the societal scourging that occurs as a result of stigmatization. We can take a good amount of pride in the realization that large scale changeas difficult as it to make happenis gradually occurring. But if we zoom in closer, down to the individual lives of those affected by brain injury, sometimes the large scale changes lose their optical significance. Despite the headway gained, we have our daily lives, where the real battle is taking place; the battle of recovery. It's in the grocery store, morning routines, ability to think clearly in this particular hour or day, family dynamics and relationships, and so on. In sum, it's in the entirety of each unique lived experience; each unique life, each unique support system, each unique set of ups and downs. Recovery is an on-going process and it is all encompassing, meaning that it becomes a part of every aspect of daily life. Jan Brown, an advocate for recovery and wellness with Brain Line, suggests that, every recovery process presents the opportunity to combat stigma at the individual level.1 She suggests this can be accomplished by identifying not with brain injury itself, but rather with the recovery process.2 There is a simple positive message that has carried her along: we do recover.3 As simple as it sounds, she suggests that, in identifying with the recovery process, rather than

the label brain injury, there's a subtle psychological shift that occurs, away from the all encompassing label, towards the notion of an individual who is recovering in their own unique way. The power of this shift, she explains, can be realized in the difference between introducing yourself as someone who suffers from the effects of brain injury, versus introducing yourself as someone who is recovering. One of the ways in

which we can battle stigma individually, is through simple communication like this. Rather than giving the label power, the thrust of the message is shifted to the individual and the fact that they are recovering! As we can see, then, generally speaking, there are two front-lines in the war against stigmatization; the collective, societal level, which has the power to raise awareness through campaigning and concerting our voices, and the individual level, where the battle is felt most significantly by those affected. The

tools we have at our disposal are rather different in kind, depending on the front-line. At the individual level, the struggle against stigmatization can feel more daunting it impacts daily life and how individuals feel about themselves in the moment. Both the individual and societal levels of stigmatization, however, share a commonality, which is our most powerful weapon. This is the power of communication itself. At the collective

level, as with Brain Injury Awareness Month, communication has a concerted energy and an ability to reach across many mediums. At the individual level, however, we have our own voice, which can be just as powerful. The voice we have and use, has both inward and outward effects, which means that the manner by which we express ourselves impacts how others see us, which in turn impacts how we see ourselves. It is

in this manner that stigmatization and labelling can cause a negative and reinforcing cycle to occur. Simply put, stigmatization promotes low confidence, which in turn has the capacity to reinforce stigmatization. Each time the wheel goes

around and the process is repeated, stigmatization and the negative effects it has on the individual can grow in power. Headway, a U.K based organization, published a 2012 study that revolves around confidence versus low confidence in individuals recovering from brain injury, as determined by employment versus unemployment.4 One would think that employment would lend itself to confidence and allow a more positive view with regards to how society perceives an

individual. Strikingly, the study found that regardless of employment, individuals held the same beliefs regarding how they are perceived by society.5 Employed or not, the study found that individuals recovering from brain injury equally believe that society views them negatively because of their injury. Moreover, the study found a strong correlation between low confidence and the perception that society views brain injury negatively,6 clearly demarcating the effects of stigmatization on the individual and the

unfortunate capacity of the label to take hold of an individual's identity. So much so that 50% of individuals in the study also reported that they find it difficult to tell people about their brain injury due to a fear of judgment and prejudice.7 The question then becomes: how can confidence in the face of something as large as stigmatization be achieved? This is a complicated question that we face individually and collectively. On the one

hand, as with Jan Brown, the individual must find strength and resilience through their own unique voice; on the other hand, an individual's capacity to find confidence is heavily influenced by the community which surrounds them,

especially with regards to family, work environment, and caregivers. One answer comes from Dr. Ron Broughton, Chief Clinical Officer at the Neurological Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital. He links a patient's ability to remain confident with autonomy.8 In his mind, creating a partnership in treatment is necessary, which means allowing the individual to have a voice and participate in the ongoing dialogue surrounding their

treatment and care, keeping them involved in conversations regarding their recovery, and, where it is possible, receiving input with regards to what works best for them.9 If we are not careful, a treatment program can soon become a regimented schedule, where all decisions are made for an individual in advance. And, though a program and regiment is essential, it is equally important to foster autonomy through partnership, because this creates confidence. An individual gets to be a part

of their recovery, which creates momentum and continues into the future. It seems, then, that the two front-lines in the battle against stigmatizationthe individual and societalare fused together in the recovery and treatment process. Battling stigma at the individual level is easier when individuals have confidence. Confidence is tightly associated with autonomy and maintaining and fostering autonomy is a

holistic responsibility, we all share in. Stigmatization is a big issue which runs much deeper than this short piece can properly address. Highlighting the individual and societal front-lines of the issue is, at best, an oversimplification. However, the differences between the two can help conceptualize the manner by which the individual is inseparably linked to the whole, showcasing how the ability to fight stigmatization at the individual level is ultimately tied to the bigger picture. That is, how friends, family, caregivers, etc., share in the responsibility with regards to fostering confidence. And, how confidence, in turn, provides the basis and foundation by which to battle stigmatization at the individual level. It's

all connected, just as society is as a whole. Partnership and autonomy fostered at the recovery level can perhaps provide the ground floor for individuals impacted by brain injury to take identify not with brain injury as a label, but their one's own unique recovery process.

By Evan Stait, Online Volunteer

Image from: http://withfriendship.com/images/i/40099/social-stigma-associated.jpg

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in this manner that stigmatization and labelling can cause a negative and reinforcing cycle to occur. Simply put, stigmatization promotes low confidence, which in turn has the capacity to reinforce stigmatization. Each time the wheel goes

around and the process is repeated, stigmatization and the negative effects it has on the individual can grow in power. Headway, a U.K based organization, published a 2012 study that revolves around confidence versus low confidence in individuals recovering from brain injury, as determined by employment versus unemployment.4 One would think that employment would lend itself to confidence and allow a more positive view with regards to how society perceives an

individual. Strikingly, the study found that regardless of employment, individuals held the same beliefs regarding how they are perceived by society.5 Employed or not, the study found that individuals recovering from brain injury equally believe that society views them negatively because of their injury. Moreover, the study found a strong correlation between low confidence and the perception that society views brain injury negatively,6 clearly demarcating the effects of stigmatization on the individual and the

unfortunate capacity of the label to take hold of an individual's identity. So much so that 50% of individuals in the study also reported that they find it difficult to tell people about their brain injury due to a fear of judgment and prejudice.7 The question then becomes: how can confidence in the face of something as large as stigmatization be achieved? This is a complicated question that we face individually and collectively. On the one

hand, as with Jan Brown, the individual must find strength and resilience through their own unique voice; on the other hand, an individual's capacity to find confidence is heavily influenced by the community which surrounds them,

especially with regards to family, work environment, and caregivers. One answer comes from Dr. Ron Broughton, Chief Clinical Officer at the Neurological Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital. He links a patient's ability to remain confident with autonomy.8 In his mind, creating a partnership in treatment is necessary, which means allowing the individual to have a voice and participate in the ongoing dialogue surrounding their

treatment and care, keeping them involved in conversations regarding their recovery, and, where it is possible, receiving input with regards to what works best for them.9 If we are not careful, a treatment program can soon become a regimented schedule, where all decisions are made for an individual in advance. And, though a program and regiment is essential, it is equally important to foster autonomy through partnership, because this creates confidence. An individual gets to be a part

of their recovery, which creates momentum and continues into the future. It seems, then, that the two front-lines in the battle against stigmatizationthe individual and societalare fused together in the recovery and treatment process. Battling stigma at the individual level is easier when individuals have confidence. Confidence is tightly associated with autonomy and maintaining and fostering autonomy is a

holistic responsibility, we all share in. Stigmatization is a big issue which runs much deeper than this short piece can properly address. Highlighting the individual and societal front-lines of the issue is, at best, an oversimplification. However, the differences between the two can help conceptualize the manner by which the individual is inseparably linked to the whole, showcasing how the ability to fight stigmatization at the individual level is ultimately tied to the bigger picture. That is, how friends, family, caregivers, etc., share in the responsibility with regards to fostering confidence. And, how confidence, in turn, provides the basis and foundation by which to battle stigmatization at the individual level. It's

all connected, just as society is as a whole. Partnership and autonomy fostered at the recovery level can perhaps provide the ground floor for individuals impacted by brain injury to take identify not with brain injury as a label, but their one's own unique recovery process.

1 As stated in a video interview on Brainline.org. Online at http://www.brainline.org/content/

multimedia.php?id=1936 2 Ibid. 3 Ibid. 4 Available online at: https://

www.headway.org.uk/research/stigma-following-acquired-brain-injury.aspx 5 Ibid. 6 Ibid. 7 Ibid. 8 As stated in the interview, What Does Autono-my Really Mean for a Person with TBI. Available

online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJGOFxzogk 9 As stated in the interview, People with Brain Injuries Need to be True Partners in Their Care.

Available online at: https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=OVBkZuq27BI

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Powder & Polycarbonate: Helmet Use in Alpine Sports>>> By Brienne McKenzie, Online Volunteer

The world-class alpine resorts of the Rocky Mountains are a source of great

pride for Canadians, drawing adventure-seekers from across the country and around the world. Combining stunning scenery and intoxicating adrenaline, skiing and snowboarding are hugely popular Canadian winter sports.

While breaks and sprains are amongst the most visible injuries that can result from runs gone wrong, head injuries can be a much more insidious and harmful outcome. Of the 600,000 injuries that result every year from skiing and snow-boarding in North America, head injuries account for approximately 20% of these injuries1. One in five of these head injuries is severe enough to cause loss of consciousness1.

Tellingly, up to 88% of skiing- and snowboarding-related deaths result from traumatic brain injuries1. In March of 2009, on a seemingly innocuous bunny hill at Mt. Tremblant in Quebec, actress Natasha Richardson took a relatively minor fall, but her resulting

head injury culminated in fatal complications. The decision not to wear a helmet on that fatefully day cost the actress her life.

Importantly, helmet use has been

shown to reduce the risk of head injury while skiing and snowboarding by 29-56%; in other words, for every ten skiers/ snowboarders who chose to wear a helmet, three to six of them may avoid head injuries2.

So are Canadians good at protecting their heads? Recent studies suggest that approximately three quarters of all skiers and snowboarders regularly wear helmets3. There is, however, a slight gender bias: 80% of women reported wearing helmets, compared to only 70% of men3.

Though not all head injuries are severe, the accumulation of multiple head injuries over the course of a lifetime can be harmful. Repeated brain injuries can lead to a chronic neurodegenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)4. Formerly known as punch-drunk syndrome, this condition can develop insidiously over many years, eventually manifesting with memory loss, mood swings, aggressive outbursts, confusion,

disorientation, and loss of motor control4. Although the exact relationship between brain injuries and CTE remains under investigation, this association highlights the need for proactive measures to minimize the risk

of head injuries while enjoying the best of Canadas mountains.

For more information on ski- and snowboard-related head injuries, please

1. Haider AH, Saleem T, Bilaniuk JW, Barraco RD, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Injury Con-trolViolence Prevention C. An evi-dence-based review: efficacy of safety helmets in the reduction of head injuries in recreational skiers and snowboarders. The journal of trauma and acute care surgery.

2012;73:1340-1347. 2. Hagel BE, Pless IB, Goulet C, Platt

RW, Robitaille Y. Effectiveness of helmets in skiers and snowboard-ers: case-control and case crosso-ver study. Bmj. 2005;330:281.

3. Fenerty L, Thibault-Halman G, Bruce BS, et al. Helmets for skiing and snowboarding: who is using them and why. The journal of trau-ma and acute care surgery. 2013;74:895-900.

4. Tartaglia MC, Hazrati LN, Davis KD,

et al. Chronic traumatic encephalo-pathy and other neurodegenera-tive proteinopathies. Frontiers in human neuroscience. 2014;8:30.

In the last issue of the newsletter we were thrilled to announce that BCC received a

TELUS grant for the Assistive Device Training Program. The grant has allowed the

purchase of two new iPads and cases, a Microsoft Surface with keyboard, and

Apps.

Technology is used to support our clients with daily activities. Clients are taught to use their devices, identical to those

recently purchased at BCC, to help decrease social isolation and for issues with memory, organization and communication.

Investing in new equipment allows BCC to be on the cutting edge of new programs and assist in improving clients

independence in their community. The TELUS grant has made it possible for us to continue to be up to date with new

technology and to continue to grow our program.

Thank you TELUS.

Larissa St. Arnaud Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

Telus Grant Update >>>

Jean Roy Community Living Program Coordinator

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Online Banking Canadian banks are making banking more convenient for their customers with online and mobile banking. Mobile banking gives the opportunity to do your banking anytime and

anywhere. Banks in Canada have very good security but nothing is perfect. Here are some simple tips to follow to ensure your mobile banking is hassle free. 1. Make sure you are connecting to the bank via a secure connection. Never connect using public wifi such as in a hotel or cafe. Do not use your data plan to check balances or transfers. 2. Download your banks mobile app. Check with your bank for the proper app. 3. Install an anti-theft app that will turn your

phone into a Brick which wipes the device clean so no info can be accessed if it is lost or stolen.

4. Dont store data that you cant afford to lose on a mobile device.

5. In case your phone is lost or stolen ensure you have

a back up your files. Use a software program to wipe personal data from the device in the event of a loss and remotely lock your device

6. Make sure all of your apps are up to date by installing the latest updates.

7. Finally contact your bank to report any suspicious activity.

Remember your bank will not contact you to ask for private information on the telephone, through text message or email. If you receive a message/call claiming to be your bank asking for private information delete or hang up and call your branch immediately.

Brain Care Centre had the privilege to join the amazing crew at Marmot Basin for

Jasper In January over two weekends to help promote helmet use with the

#LUVURBRAIN campaign. Supported through a grant from ACICR, members of

the Brain Care Centre team were on site to help size helmets and talk to people

about head injuries and how to prevent them. Throughout both weekends

participants were eligible to enter the Instagram and Twitter contest by posting

pictures of themselves wearing their helmets on the mountain and posting them

to social media with the hash tag #LUVURBRAIN. Thank you to all who participated

and to our winners!

There is an APP for That!!! >>>

By Jean Roy, Assistive Technology, Community Living Coordinator

Jasper In January Update >>>

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Superhero Social A Smashing Success! >>>

Brain Care Centre was thrilled to

honour our outstanding volunteers

again this year, at the 2nd annual

Superhero Social, held on Tuesday,

April 8, 2014 at the Yellowhead Brewery

in Edmonton. The yearly event, held

during National Volunteer Week,

recognizes the tremendous work done

by our volunteers in support of this

organization.

The evenings festivities included

entertainment by the citys most

energetic and entertaining DJ, Aldon

Brewer, as well as an amazing acoustic

set performed by local talent, Greg

Wood. (For a sampling of his music,

check out his website at

www.gotgregwood.com.) Our

superheroes were also treated to

delicious hors doeuvres and drinks,

including the award-winning, locally-

brewed Yellowhead Premium Lager.

The celebration was kicked off with a

short program,

during which we

presented our 2014 Volunteers Awards

to the following highly-deserving

recipients:

Volunteer Award

for Outstanding

Service: Mark

Stevens, Leisure

Companion

Leader of Tomorrow

Award: Alyssa Sitter,

Leisure Companion

Superhero Volunteer

Award: Cathy Wong,

Front Office

Additionally, we were honoured to

have Councillor Dave Loken in

attendance, who delivered an

encouraging and inspiring message

about volunteerism and community

engagement. Rounding out the

occasion was the distribution of

numerous door prizes (gifted to us

from our generous sponsors), and a

raffle for a highly-coveted pair of

tickets to the upcoming Lady Gaga

concert!

We extend our sincere thanks to

everyone who came out to this

fantastic event, and most importantly,

we thank our Brain Care Centre

volunteers who do such amazing work

for this organization!

Want to join our team of highly-valued

volunteers? Check out the Get Involved

page on our website!

www.braincarecentre.com

By Natalie Lang

Photo Credit: Brian Lam and Scott Mitchell

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Human Services - Disability Policy and Supports Division

Brain Care Centre would like to thank the following for their

generous donation to the Superhero Social:

Dr. Garnet Cummings, 3M Canada, 630 Ched, Alleykat Brewery, Apex Casino,

ATCO Gas, Boston Pizza, Brewster's Brewery, City of Edmonton, CJSR, CKUA,

Cookies By George, Costco 50th Street, Costco 149th Street, Cruz FM, David's

Tea, The Dish and Spoon, Edmonton Craft Beer Festival, Edmonton Journal,

Edmonton Sun, Fabutan, Famoso Downtown, GMCR Canada, Good Life Fitness,

Hot 107, Kelly's Pub, Now Radio!, The Old Strathcona Rack, Padmanadi's

Vegetarian Restaurant, The Pint on Whyte, Prospects Baseball, Rapidfire

Theatre Sports, The Red Piano, Rick Bronsons The Comic Strip, Rivervalley

Adventure Company, Rock Jungle Fitness, SpaLady, Spastation, St. Albert

Volunteer Centre, Sweet Confetti, Vue Weekly, Watch It!, West Edmonton Mall.

Wonderful folks who have supported the Mailout Campaign 2013 are:

Barbara Henderson, D. Jean Lawson, F. Rose Lupul, Sharon Kassian and William

Novasky, The Plupek Family, Michael and Nadine Stack.

Brain Care Centre acknowledges gracious ongoing support from:

Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research (ACICR), Alberta Health Services;

Alberta Human Services Disability Policy and Supports Division, Atco I-Tek

Epic Fundraising Campaign, Construction & General Workers' Union Local No.

92, Cummings Andrews Mackay LLP, Employees' Charitable Donations Fund

Royal Alex Hospital, RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Jack Park, United Way of

Alberta Capital Region, Anonymous, Del French, Doris Holdsworth, Soren and

Louise Jensen, and Marni Kuhlmann.

Donations to the 2013

United Way of Alberta

Capital Region

General Campaign

were received from:

James Cumming, Anton

Mitrovic and Lisa Wan.

Donations were

received in recognition

of:

Barbara Moores

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