BROKEN WING, INC. is a small 501(c)3 non-profit faith based organization founded by a mother whose life was drastically impacted along with that of her son who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury at the age of 11 from a motor vehicle accident. In addition to that, her daughter sustained a concussion a few years afterwards that was followed by a medical diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebri.
We are devoted to sharing hope with others affected by brain injury through education and connection to community resources. We consist of brain injury survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals committed to the advancement of brain injury recovery. Trying to rebuild lives after such a traumatic event can cause helplessness and hopelessness that is unimaginable.
Brain injury leads to long term, and oftentimes permanent, physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities for which innumerable medical programs exist to provide rehabilitative assistance. However, it’s just as important for a survivor to return to a social life that they consider as normal, as well as activities, and events that take place outside the ordinary medical or institutional environment. Unfortunately, there is normally little to nothing offered to address this issue as part of their usual recovery and rehabilitation process.
BROKEN WINGS, INC., provides empowerment, resources and education about the life changing symptoms of head injuries and what to do to get better. We teach other survivors of traumatic events how to turn their tragedies around by providing real time strategies to get results in life in spite of health and wealth challenges.
As a non-profit organization, we are able to accept donations and conduct fundraising events. Proceeds gained through donations and fundraising efforts go toward the funding of group events, activities, and their associated costs. The establishment of this organization is considered by the founder to be a calling to help others, and our overhead is applied to expenses necessary to maintain the organization’s infrastructure as we stand on our motto of “Making The Impossible Possible”. We encourage and welcome anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury and find themselves in similar circumstances to contact us and get involved! And, to those who wish to help in other ways, we welcome your support and greatly appreciate your contributions.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. TBI’s occur when an external mechanical force causes brain dysfunction. An object penetrating the skull, such as a bullet or shattered piece of skull, also can cause traumatic brain injury. Mild traumatic brain injury may cause temporary dysfunction of brain cells. More serious traumatic brain injury can result in bruising, torn tissues, bleeding and other physical damage to the brain that can result in long-term complications or death.
Every year, millions of people in the U.S. suffer brain injuries. More than half are bad enough that people must go to the hospital. The worst injuries can lead to permanent brain damage or death. Half of all TBIs are from motor vehicle accidents. Military personnel in combat zones are also at risk.