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May’s Speaker’s Topic is Brain Echo-Technology and TBI Recovery

will be held on

Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Jason Prall, Owner Cereset Encinitas
Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Brain-Echo Technology and TBI Recovery
Jason Prall, owner of Cereset Enicintas (and exhibitor at the surviveHEADSTRONG Health Fair this year) will be talking to us about what Brain-Echo technology is and how it can help improve and expedite recovery from brain injury.

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK TO JOIN ONLINE VIA ZOOM :
   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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SD Parks & Recreation Water Safety Class for TBI Swanson Pool

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FREE Water Safety Class with SD Parks & Recreation

11 am-1 pm (PST), In-Person at the Swanson Pool

3585 Governor Dr. San Diego, CA 92122

This water safety program is designed for individuals recovering from a Brain Injury. The program goals are to learn how to properly use a lifejacket, practice how to get to the side of the pool safely, practice floating skills, and learn how to help someone in trouble. If you are not sure about getting in the swimming pool, you will benefit by practicing most of the skills on the pool deck.

**Please bring a swimsuit and a towel, and dress accordingly.

The changing rooms are large. There are 2 large bathroom stalls in each of the bathrooms. There is a room heater and lockers. There are heated showers both inside and outside.

They have a mobile chair lift and floaties.

The pool is L shaped and starts with stairs at 2 1/2 feet. The deepest part is 9 feet. There are 2 guard chairs and no diving board. This is a Therapeutic pool, and the water is kept between 84-87 degrees.

There are only 27 spots available. Contact Sinthya Carranza (619) 692-4960 for more information.
Registration is required by April 19: CLICK HERE

To register your car for the show: CLICK HERE


Grant Gebler suffered a stroke on 11/11/2020 and his friends at Full Metal Burgers and Black Plague Brewing started this annual fundraiser to help his recovery. NOW, Grant has recovered to the point where he is back to work, so they want to give the proceeds to SDBIF! So continue the celebration from surviveHEADSTRONG and come out to see some great cars, eat awesome burgers, listen to fantastic music and raise funds for SDBIF!

It is FREE to attend, $20 to register your car for the car show.

TIME:
11 am-4 pm (PST)

LOCATION:
Full Metal Burgers & Black Plague Brewery
2550 Jason Court, Oceanside, CA 92056

SDBIF 2024 Quarter 1 Community Forum Banner with English and Spanish session times

Want to learn more about the different resources, services and programs there are for brain injury survivors and their family, friends and caregivers?

 
Then come to the SDBIF Community Forum where Juanita Rios, MA, CRC, SDBIF’s Community Liaison, will discuss topics like our peer support group, vocational support group, Saturday speaker meetings, Howard House, resource consultation services, and much more.
 
It is FREE and easily accessible through Zoom. We just ask that you RSVP by filling out the form below:


The ENGLISH session will be held:
Monday, February 19 from 11-Noon PST
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86311859882
Please register by filling out the form below:

 

¿Quiere obtener más información sobre los diferentes recursos, servicios y programas que existen para los sobrevivientes de lesiones cerebrales y sus familiares, amigos y cuidadores?
 
Luego venga al Foro Comunitario de SDBIF donde Juanita Ríos, MA, CRC, Enlace Comunitario de SDBIF, discutirá temas como nuestro grupo de apoyo de pares, grupo de apoyo vocacional, reuniones de oradores los sábados, Howard House, servicios de consulta de recursos y mucho más.
 
Es GRATIS y de fácil acceso a través de Zoom. Solo le pedimos que confirme su asistencia completando el siguiente formulario:


La sesión de ESPAÑOL se llevará a cabo:
Lunes, 19 de Febrero, 12 pm a 1 pm PST
Enlace de zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85157508888
Por favor regístrese completando el siguiente formulario:

April’s Speaker’s Topic is Understanding Concussions & Recognizing the Symptoms

will be held on

Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Dr Chris Garcia, Owner Sports Performance
Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: Understanding Concussions & Recognizing the Symptoms
Dr. Garcia, one of San Diego’s leading Physical Therapy specialists and former therapist to professional & olympic athletes, will be talking about concussions, the differing levels of concussions and how to recognize the symptoms.

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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INTERACTIVE Discussion About Physical Therapy Evaluation after Brain Injury

will be held on

Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Kristine Negrete, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP, a Doctor of Physical Therapy & Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist at NeuroLab 360

TOPIC: INTERACTIVE Discussion About Physical Therapy Evaluation after Brain Injury
Attendees will gain insights into what a specialized physical therapy evaluation looks like, designed to address the unique challenges individuals face in their recovery journey following brain injuries. Kristine will also lead us in some exercises to get us moving!

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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January’s Speaker’s Topic is the SD Sheriff’s Dept. Blue Envelope Program

will be held on

Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10-noon PST

SPEAKER: Sgt. Amber Reeves
Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm

TOPIC: SD Sheriff’s Department Blue Envelope Program
Come learn about the new Blue Envelope Program from Sgt. Amber Reeves. The purpose is to create a relationship between officers and citizens affected with a challenge. Come ask questions about how it will work, how to enroll and more!

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NEW LOCATION FOR THE IN-PERSON MEETING:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
It is across the hall from the SDBIF office in Barracks 16 in the Arts District at Liberty Station. To get upstairs, you can use the stairs or to access the elevator, please enter the side of the building with the Colleen Veltz studio sign. There is plenty of parking directly outside our building.
LINK FOR THE ONLINE ZOOM PARTY:
   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5019416338

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2024 surviveHEADSTRONG with SDBIF presented by Gomez Trial Attorneys event page banner
 

Gather your teams, and get excited for the 2024 surviveHEADSTRONG Walk & Health Fair with SDBIF!

What is surviveHEADSTRONG?

A CELEBRATION of the achievements of brain injury survivors through a walk & roll event
A WAY TO RAISE AWARENESS for the needs of the brain injury community
A GATHERING of friends and family to show support for each other
A FUNDRAISER to keep SDBIF’s free-of-charge services available
A HEALTH FAIR to learn about resources and services provided by community professionals

 
WHERE:
Mission Bay Park De Anza Cove
2740 DeAnza Road, San Diego, CA 92109
 
WHEN:
March 23, 2024
8 am — Registration & T-shirt Pickup, Health Fair opens
8-9 am — Team photos at the event banner
9-9:15 am — Warm up with Neurolab 360
9:15 am — Walk Begins!
Noon-ish — Raffle starts
1 pm — surviveHEADSTRONG & Health Fair concludes
 
2024 surviveHEADSTRONG with SDBIF Logo

Together, One Voice For Brain Injury Recovery!

Funds raised go to serving the brain injury community
through the free-of-charge brain injury resources,
services and programs SDBIF offers.
 


 
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Check out this year’s collateral!!! Register & join us to get them!

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2024 surviveHEADSTRONG San Diego event shirt

surviveHEADSTRONG SDBIF 2024 tote bag from NeuroRestorative

We have 33 TEAMS registered!

CLICK the name to JOIN the team
or to DONATE to help them reach
their fundraising goal.
 
Team ABI
Hidden Valley Ranch Rehab
Brain Gang
Comebackers Neuro Club
Team DB
Institutes of Health
Thorson Law Group
Kaizen Brain Center
ShelbyLynn All Star Angels
Team Howard House
Team Dubin
Go Dave Go!
NeuroLab 360
Learning Services
Team Mondragon
NeuroRestorative
Team DARBI
Team Roy
Walk STRONG with Megan
SDSU SLHA
Sharp Rehab
Team Magpie
Team RUSTY
Team Hodges
UCSD Trauma Team
AORN Brainstormers
RCSA
Messy Toxic Babes Inc (MTBI)
Team Full Metal Burgers
Team LetzGo
Team David Vought
Walking In Memory of Tommy


 

We have some incredible sponsors!


NeuroRestorative California surviveHEADSTRONG San Diego Tote Bag Sponsor
Thorson Law Group SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG sponsor
 
South Bay Rehabilitation Center Paradise Valley Hospital SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG sponsor
 
 

We have 16 Health Fair Exhibitors joining us!

• RISE Healthcare Group
• Restore Hyper Wellness
• Learning Services, a Collage Rehab Partner
• SDSU – Laboratory for the Brain Dynamics of Language
• Physio2Go
• NeuroLab 360
• SDCCD ABI Program
• Access Medical Inc.
• Cereset, Encinitas
• San Diego Sheriff Dept
• Ludwig Speech Therapy & Support Services
• South Bay Rehab/Paradise Valley Hospital
• Kaizen Brain Center
• NeuroRestorative
• Thorson Law Group
• Gomez Trial Attorneys
• Pacific Coast Rehabiiitation

Serving the Brain Injury Community Since 1983

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