Congratulations to Greg Neinstein for his contribution to the BIST & OBIA Mix & Mingle. The 10th annual Mix & Mingle took place last Wednesday June 11th and gathered approximately 650 guests at the Steam Whistle in honour of Acquired Brain Injury Survivors.
As chair of the event for the last five years, Greg led fundraising efforts that raised $150,000 at this year’s event and over $500,000 since becoming chair.
Funds from the Mix and Mingle go towards supporting OBIA’s regular programs and services such as the OBIA Brain Basics Training, the Peer Support Program and providing educational resources.
BIST produces the Comprehensive ABI Handbook – identified by members as a resource that would have helped them navigate the post injury world of brain injury. This publication is available to hospitals, rehab and other service providers. It was developed with the input of professionals and people who have been through it.
In addition, BIST has developed Areyouaware.ca, a site dedicated solely to the awareness of ABI and its devastating effects, as well as ways to find support. Brain injuries can happen to everyone and every year, more than 11,000 Canadians die from an issue related to brain injuries. The Areyouaware.ca campaign was featured on Daytime Toronto On June 4th by Ruth Fernandes and Michelle McDonald.