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Your Donation Makes A Difference- 2011 Annual Appeal

"Being in my own apartment - living independently with professional support - has brought my family and me great relief and happiness. Life is great!"

On March 16, 2011, Joanne Susi’s life was transformed when she moved from a nursing home into her own apartment in Walpole, Massachusetts. After suffering a stroke in 2008, Joanne was told she would never be able to walk again and that she would spend the rest of her life in a nursing home. Joanne is one of 53 lucky individuals with brain injury who moved into the community this past year as a result of the landmark settlement of Hutchinson v. Patrick, a class action law suit initiated by the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts.

“I am so grateful for this program, as is my family,” says Joanne, who suffered her brain injury in her early 50s and lived in a nursing home for three “long” years.

“When I lived in the nursing home, I was showered once a week, dressed, waited for meals, sat, read, went to bed – life was very limited,” says Joanne. “I needed to get out of the nursing home in order to continue to make progress.”

During her transition as required by the settlement, Joanne worked closely with her case manager to decide the types of things she would like to do and the supports she would need once she was on her own. Other than a few hours of personal care assistance, Joanne now lives independently.

“I do my own grocery shopping and cooking, and have a wonderful social life with friends and neighbors. I love the privacy – having my own phone and computer – and being free to come and go as I please. It couldn’t be more perfect.”

Joanne's story is just one example of how BIA-MA is changing the lives of individuals with brain injury for the better. Without the generous financial support from people such as you, this work would not be possible.

Read more about our accomplishments in our 2011 Annual Report.

General Donation
Donations provide critical support for community services, prevention programs, educational seminars, and resources for brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers.

Memorial Donation
A special way to honor the memory of your loved one.

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Acknowledge a person, holiday, birthday or special occasion such as a wedding.

If you prefer to mail your donation to our office, please send it to:

BIA-MA
30 Lyman Street, Suite 10
Westborough, MA 01581

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