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Jul 11, 2025

The Faces of Brain Injury

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Behind every brain injury diagnosis is a real person. We are pleased to share The Faces of Brain Injury, a series of digital posters sharing a brief snapshot into the lives of brain injury survivors. Each one has found meaningful ways to give back to their community.

While the journey of rehabilitation can be challenging, the individuals in our posters demonstrate through their photos and quotes, that the essence of who they are remains intact.

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Michael Coss, Toni King, Kresimir Kero, Tony Mok, Yvonne Nielsen, Derrick Forsyth and Debra Erickson. Their stories of recovery are courageous, inspirational, and brave. Each one has redesigned their life and found meaningful ways to give back to their family, friends, and community.

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