Fund-A-Need

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Your $1,000 gift will help provide innovative services for brain injury survivors that are not available anywhere else in our area, like Concussion Education Class.

According to the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability around the world. Concussion, also known as Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), is considered an epidemic in the U.S.

It was once believed that people who sustained a Concussion would typically recover fully in a few months. Research now shows over 50% of people who sustain even just one Concussion may experience significant long-term effects for a year or longer. 

Globally, health practitioners, who themselves may have limited familiarity with these conditions, are often faced with a lack of resources to aid clients in their recovery.

33% of Schurig Center's clients are adults with post-concussive syndrome. With the expert guidance of neuropsychologist Dr. James Wilson, Schurig Center has designed and implemented specialized services to meet the unique needs of these people, including a Concussion Education Class. Facilitated by Dr. Wilson, this class provides education, resources, and coping strategies in a supportive group setting to help survivors navigate life after a concussion. It fills gaps in care by providing accurate information about Concussion and directing clients to suitable sources of care. The group also addresses the altered sense of self, a psychological reaction that is common among Concussion survivors.

We are pleased to share that the group’s outcomes show significant improvement in clients’ ability to cope with the long-term cognitive, behavioral, and psychological effects that often impact their work, family, and personal lives.

In recognition of the group’s innovation and positive outcomes, Dr. Wilson was invited to share the findings as a keynote speaker at the 4th International Conference on Clinical and Counseling Psychology this past August in Tokyo. 

Thank you for helping to ensure everyone has access to life-enhancing services after brain injury, when they need it and for as long as they need it, regardless of their financial resources.

Item Special Note

This Fund-A-Need item is a tax-deductible, cash donation of $1,000.00 to Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization #68-0105213. No goods or services are exchanged for this donation.

Prefer to make this gift directly to Schurig Center?

Please contact Development Manager Angela Abbey at (415) 461-6771 x103 or angela@schurigcenter.org or Executive Director Patricia Gill at (415) 461-6771 x101 or patricia@schurigcenter.org

Schurig Center also accepts checks, donor-advised funds (DAFs) grants, IRA qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), and gifts of stock.