I work for the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and see first hand the people that are helped by the services we provide. I am been involved with the Walk for Thought for 12 years now and each year it is a life changing experience seeing the community come together to not only raise awareness and funds, but each year show their strengths and accomplishments. These past few years I have formed a team because it’s personal. My life was impacted by a brain injury from an accident sustained five years ago and I am grateful for the supports of my medical team, friends and family who were with me every step of the way.

Also in the past few years my father sustained three head injuries from falls (the number one cause of brain injury) and he has gone from someone with a very sharp mind to someone who has been impacted cognitively and by short term memory loss. So I am raising money to help support him as well. Brain injury can happen to anyone when you least expect it. Please join me in donating so that no one will have to experience a brain injury alone. By participating in the Walk for Thought, I am saying to the world, "I support the mission and values of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance. Individuals living with brain injury and their loved ones deserve the best services, the best supports and the best advocacy available."