Events
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota hosts several events for the general public and professionals who support individuals affected by brain injury in an effort to create a supportive community.
Annual Events:
- Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! In 2010, the Association partnered with media and community organizations to raise awareness about the incidence and effects of brain injury.
25th Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury
The 25th Annual Conference took place on April 29 and 30, 2010 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- Save This Brain Day
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota partnered with Hennepin County Medical Center for Save This Brain Day on Tuesday, March 30 at the IDS Center Crystal Court.
This special Brain Injury Awareness Month event featured several key speakers, interactive displays and informational tables including Project Brain Bridge and HCMC's Brain Bar - a computerized kiosk that let visitors build their own brain and learn about the many effects of TBI.
- Northeast Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota hosted the 2nd Annual CreateAbility art show - as a part of the North East Minneapolis annual Art A Whirl – May 14 through 16.
- 9th Annual Walk for Thought
The 9th Annual Walk for Thought will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Como Park in St. Paul, Canal Park in Duluth, Silver Lake in Rochester and CentraCare Health Plaza in St. Cloud. The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is excited to team up with former Minnesota Viking and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randall McDaniel for the 2010 Walk for Thought Sports: Play Hard. Play Safe. This is the Association's first partnering with the Vikings and we are honored and thrilled to be working with McDaniel. Online registration is now available.
2010 Consumer and Family Conference
The 2010 Consumer and Family Conference will be held on Saturday, August 28 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here to learn more. To register, please call the Association at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442.
