Upcoming Events
BIA-MO Donald Danforth Jr. Wilderness Camp
May 26 - 31, 2013
Wonderland Camp – Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Outdoor activities adapted for each survivor’s abilities. Sleeping cabins are air-conditioned. Bus transportation available from St. Joseph, Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis.
For more information, visit the BIA-MO Wilderness Camp page. For a camper application, email the Brain Injury Association of Missouri at info@biamo.orgoror send us an email by clicking on Contact Us.
Annual Picnic
June 8, 2013
12:00 Noon. Location TBD.
St. Louis-Northwest Support Group Meeting
June 19, 2013
BIA office, 2265 Schuetz Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146
Scheduled speaker:
Dr. Len Matheson, PhD
Psychologist at Solutions Counseling Associates
Will speak about anger management and initiation for people with TBI.
Bowling for Brain Injury
June 22, 2013
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
St. Louis MO and Springfield MO
Let’s ‘spare’ no time…’strike’ up some fun…and roll a ‘perfect game’ for survivors of brain injury and their families.
Missouri has been chosen as one of five states for a national pilot fundraising event called Bowling for Brain Injury and the Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO) is going all out to make it a winner.
Mark your calendars for June 22 and get your teams together. Events will be held in St. Louis at the Brunzwick Zone, 176 Four Seasons Shopping Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017 and in Springfield at Enterprise Park Lanes, 1625 S. Enterprise Ave, Springfield, MO 65804.
It’s easier to participate than it sounds. Just follow a few steps and you’ll be ready to hit the lanes.
- Mark your calendar for Santurday June 22, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
- Register at www.BowlingforBrainInjury.org
- Invite five people to join your team (each team is six bowlers)
- Build your webpage and ask friends and family for support
- Each team is expected to have a minimum sponsorship of $500, but by raising more you can win a lot of good prizes and provide more support for services offered by BIA-MO.
- Each team of bowlers will receive a pizza, pitcher of soda and free rental of bowling shoes to add to the fun…and maybe improve your score.
Join Missouri’s Honorary Family, Derek and Penny Glanvill Family, to help support services for local survivors and families. Your participation will increase national awareness and advocacy to provide help, hope and healing for individuals and families impacted by brain injury.
Bowling not your thing? No problem. There are several options so you can still support this important fundraiser.
- Be a virtual bowler (details at www.BowlingForBrainInjury.org)
- Support a bowler with your donation
- Be a corporate sponsor and be recognized on the Brain Injury Association websites for Missouri and our national organization (BIAA.org).
You don’t have to be a scratch bowler or know the difference between an open frame and a baby split. Just bring your best effort and have fun.
Check out all the details at www.BowlingforBrainInjury.org or for more information email bowling@biausa.org. Don’t worry about gutter balls or crossing the foul line. It’s all in the spirit of helping individuals living with the challenges of life with brain injury.
National, Multi-State, Missouri and Local Sponsorships are available. Contact Karen or Dena, Bowling@biausa.org, or Maureen Cunningham, MCunningham@biamo.org for more information.
Ice Cream Social
July 13, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the BIA-MO Office
St. Louis-Northwest Support Group Meeting
July 17 2013
Scheduled Speaker:
Dr. Terrance Kummer, MD. PhD.
Neurointensivist at Washington University
Dr. Kummer will speak about his experiences treating people with Brain Injury.
Board Games Party
August 10, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the BIA-MO Office
26th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Brain Injury Association of Missouri
Make Your Mark for Brain Injury!
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Norman K. Probstein Community Golf Course – Forest Park, St. Louis
18-hole golf scramble, lunch, dinner, live and silent auctions, and oncourse games make for a full day of fun.
Sponsorship and golf packages available. Contact the BIA-MO offi ce at www.biamo.org, 314-426-4024, or 800-444-6443. Click here for a Save the Date postcard.
Bingo Party
September 14, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the BIA-MO Office
4th Annual Brain Injury Awareness Run
5K and 10K Run/1 Mile Walk
September 21, 2013
Mount Vernon, Missouri
Raise awareness about brain injuries while enjoying a morning run in beautiful Mount Vernon.
Sign-up as an event sponsor, runner or walker by contacting John Klay at 417-766-1079 or Charity Shelton at 417-461-5599. Click here for a brochure. Online participant information/registration also is available at: http://www.ozarkraces.com/search/event.aspx?id=17937
BIA-MO 8th Annual Statewide Conference
October 17 - 19, 2013
St. Charles Convention Center – St. Charles
Conference sessions for professionals on Thursday and Friday. Sessions on Saturday are of most interest to survivors of brain injury and family members.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor information available by contacting Maureen Cunningham at MCunningham@biamo.org, 314-426-4024 or 800-444-6443.
Halloween Party
October 26, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the BIA-MO Office
Bowling Party
November 9, 2013
12:00 pm at Olivette Bowling Alley
Holiday Party
December 14, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the BIA-MO Office