TBI COP Scholarship Fund

Dear Friend:

Each year the Brain Injury Association of NYS (BIANYS) sponsors its two-day Annual Conference. This event, scheduled for June 7 & 8, 2007 at the Marriott Hotel in Albany, is the only state-wide program designed to meet the information and educational needs of individuals with brain injury, their families, health care providers, educators, financial professionals, and advocates.

Naturally, individuals with brain injury would love to attend, however; many of them have financial limitations and cannot afford to pay the registration fee. As part of its mission, BIANYS grants a significant number of scholarships to cover the expenses of individuals with brain injury and their families with limited financial means. Last year, with the support of many generous individuals and organizations, more than 125 scholarships were granted.

At this year’s Annual Conference, Bob Woodruff, ABC News Anchor, and his wife, Lee, will be the keynote speakers. Their best-selling book, In an Instant, is the story of the family’s journey after Bob’s traumatic brain injury in Iraq. Mr. Woodruff’s high visibility in the brain injury community has brought an overwhelming number of scholarship requests to BIANYS. For the first time, the Association faces the possibility that some of these requests may go unfunded.

For many scholarship recipients, the Annual Conference may be the only opportunity they have to interact with other individuals with brain injury, to gather essential information, and to enjoy a positive, uplifting atmosphere. As an organization serving individuals with brain injury, TLC Support Services wants to give as many people as possible this opportunity. Therefore, TLC has formed a volunteer outreach program to build a scholarship fund.

Any and all donations are welcome. Please make your check payable to BIANYS. Checks may be given in person, or mailed to TLC Support Services, LLC, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 206 South, Rye, NY 10580. Please write “TBI Community Outreach Program scholarships” in the memo section of your check.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

TBI COP Community Outreach Program

Wonders never cease

Greetings Comradettes and Comrades,
This has to be the easiest "sign-in" these three brain cells have ever stumbled n' done. I am very grateful to whoever set this up and made it easy enough for a 3 brain celled martian to stumble through.

If possible, could someone explain what the "round table" is about, if I have that right, or if I have a right to knowing?

Thanks for the invite. I'll be praying for a positive and productive future for us all and what may come. Guess I'll find out if this luck will continue by seeing if this gets posted?;~}

Take Care,
Robert, aka Gerry...aka,
theeverhopefulforhealingdaysaheadforusallmartian
punaboveintended

Welcome!!

Welcome to all!

We have a BLOG... !!! I took the liberty of naming it! The new acronym is TBI COPS!!!

Have some fun! The members of the blog are the group that was invited to the initial roundtable. Others may be invited to become members by any member. So outreach begins here!!

I have the ability to moderate comments by non-members just in case there needs to be moderation..The one's from members will not be moderated so keep in mind this is a positive, proactive outreach program!!

Again, thank you all for yesterday..see emailed message below!

I am so pleased with yesterdays outcome that I get chills! I watched the whole DVD already and I did not fast forward once...I will watch it MANY, MANY more times to create the final copy.

I was not looking for the accolades but I sure did appreciate the kind words. Our sincere appreciation and respect for each other comes through loud and clear. I am proud to be a part of the team.

Best regards,

Terri

Welcome to the blog!!!!!