People walked to raise awareness about brain injuries on Saturday
[anvplayer video=”5134235″ station=”998131″]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A non-profit held a walk in Rochester to support those affected by brain cancer. The Brain Injury Association of New York held its “March on for Brain Injury” walk at Seneca Park Saturday morning.
Their goal was to spread awareness, while also honoring survivors, caregivers, and professionals. Dozens of people showed up to help raise money and show their support.
“It’s all to celebrate the brain injury community, to honor and celebrate some of our brain injury survivors. Rochester’s honoree is Ms. Kelly Thune, who has an amazing story of discovery and trying to reinvent herself after her career path was derailed by a brain injury.
A non-profit held a walk in Rochester to support those affected by brain cancer.
The Brain Injury Association of New York held its “March on for brain injury” walk at Seneca Park Saturday morning.
A non-profit held a walk in Rochester to support those affected by brain cancer. The Brain Injury Association of New York held its "March on for brain injury" walk at Seneca Park Saturday morning.
Their goal was to spread awareness, while also honoring survivors, caregivers, and professionals. Dozens of people showed up to help raise money and show their support.
“It’s all to celebrate the brain injury community, to honor and celebrate some of our brain injury survivors. Rochester’s honoree is Ms. Kelly Thune, who has an amazing story of discovery and trying to reinvent herself after her career path was derailed by a brain injury. So we’re here to walk, we’re here to raise money, we’re here to have a good time,” said Karen Thomas, director of family services, Brain Injury Association.
Today’s walk in Rochester was one of four sites walking in solidarity across the state.