Survivors
Hayley Brown
On June 2, 2012 Hayley Brown, 18, was volunteering with the Flying Doctors of Mercy (Liga International) on a medical mission in México when the airplane in which she was traveling struck power lines...
Kyle Cooprider
Kyle Cooprider suffered a brain injury following an automobile accident in Germany in 1989. Since his injury, Kyle has discovered his gifts as an artist. His art work was selected in 2009 for the...
James Lewis
How Drinking and Driving Changed My Life Before April 10 of 2002, I used to be a popular guy that was always on the go and loved to party. It was my first year...
Kurt Rotzinger
My name is Kurt Rotzinger. In 2003, I suffered a stroke. Since then I have picked up a love for painting. After with my wife’s passing, July of 2007, I now find myself painting...
Betty Santohigashi
On July 2, 2005, Betty Santohigashi enjoyed a day that those of us fortunate enough to live in San Diego, take for granted. She joined a few friends at La Jolla Shores for her...
Heidi Lerner
Heidi Lerner is a survivor of a severe Traumatic Brain Injury. This marks 25 years since her injury. She has lived half of her life learning to cope with her condition and it’s inherent...
Patsy Sholders
Because of a childhood disability causing her to be a “patient,” Patsy entered the health care professions. She also survived a head-on collision and TBI while in college “the first time.” Since, she has...
Don Strom
Don Strom, whose journey back from a devastating brain aneurysm, has become an inspiration for many. Don served for 14 years on the board of directors of the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation. “I...