BRAINSTREAMS 5 Survivor's Stories 5 The Faces of Brain Injury

Jun 2, 2021

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.

Derrick Forsyth

 

Debra EricksonClick on the poster to view, or individual names: Michael Coss, Toni King, Kresimir Kero, Tony Mok, Yvonne Nielsen, Derrick Forsyth, Debra Erickson.

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.

Please look for our posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and take time to share them with your friends, family, and community using our suggested hashtags.

Hashtags:
#braininjury #survivor #rehab #recovery #TheFacesofBrainInjury #braininjuryawareness

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