BIA-MA in the News

Included below are some of the many stories and press releases written about BIA-MA and the Association's work over the past several years. Perhaps, the most powerful voices of the Association are those of the many survivors and families who share their stories of hope and courage. These are covered in the features that newspapers and other media produce regularly.

BIA-MA Manager of Prevention Programs BJ Williams Speaks About Concussions

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Press Releases 2014

Nicole Godaire Awarded WBJ 40 under Forty September 15, 2014
BJ Williams runs 64 miles for 64,000 August 5, 2014
Chicken Soup for the Soul - Tatnuck Bookseller Signing July 25, 2014
Chicken Soup for the Soul - Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries July 16, 2014
Teeing off in Support of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts July 15, 2014
Gubernatorial Candidate Charlie Baker visits BIA-MA May 21, 2014
Jonathan Korhonen to run Boston Marathon for Mom and BIA-MA April 15, 2014

Press Releases 2013

BIA-MA Spreads Holiday Cheer! December 23, 2013
BIA-MA Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Survivors, Families in the Commonwealth, Sept. 19, 2013
Federal Court Approves Settlement Agreement in Brain Injury Lawsuit, July 11, 2013
BIA-MA Appoints Nicole Godaire as Executive Director, July 23, 2013
Nearly 1,200 People with Brain Injuries Get Second Chance to Leave Nursing Facilities, June 21, 2013
BIA-MA Offers Information and Resources Following the Events of the Boston Marathon, April 16, 2013
BIA-MA Hosts Annual Golf Classic on June 17th at Mt. Pleasant Country Club, April 8, 2013
BIA-MA Touring Art Exhibit to Feature Jewelry, Sculpture, Paintings at Lakeville Public Library Through April, April 2, 2013
How to Reduce Stress Following a Brain Injury, March 25, 2013
Educate Yourself on Concussion During Brain Injury Awareness Month, March 20, 2013
Tips for Preventing Stroke, A Type of Acquired Brain Injury, March 11, 2013
Tips for Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury, March 4, 2013
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, March 1, 2013
BIA-MA Touring Art Exhibit to Feature Jewelry, Sculpture, Paintings and More At Local Libraries Throughout the Spring, February 28, 2013
Seven-Year-Old Local Brain Injury Survivor Sets Sights on Recovery, February 21, 2013
Annual Brain Injury Conference Offers Range of Educational Workshops, January 29, 2013
BIA-MA Launches Advocacy Campaign to Raise Awareness of Brain Injury, January 22, 2013
Winter Safety Tips, January 15, 2013

Press Releases 2012

BIA-MA Donates Holiday Gifts to Extended Care Facility Residents, December 20, 2012
BIA-MA Offers Tips for the Holiday Season, November 30, 2012
Closing of Neuro-Rehabilitation Center at Middleboro to Displace More than 100 Survivors of Brain Injury, September 26, 2012
Never Give Up Hockey Tournament August 10-12 at Iorio Arena, August 9, 2012
Summer Safety Tips from the Brain Injury Association, June 28, 2012
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts to Host Annual Golf Classic August 6th, June 14, 2012
Berkshire Brain Injury Support Group Celebrates 30 Years, June 13, 2012
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Wins Awards for Moving Home, a Video Documentary, and for BIA-MA's New Website, June 6, 2012
Fifth Annual BJ Williams Road Race Set for July 14 to Benefit Brain Injury Association, May 30, 2012
Bike Helmets a No-Brainer, May 14, 2012
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Names Juliana Field as Director of Development, May 7, 2012
New Webcast Explains Opportunity for Survivors of Brain Injury to Move into the Community; Enrollment Begins May 1, April 25, 2012
BIA-MA Partners with Massachusetts High Schools for Prepare for Prom; Offers Safety Tips for Parents and Teens, April 10, 2012
BIA-MA's Southeastern Regional Office Receives Grant for Healing and Awareness through Art; Exhibit at Middleboro Library, April 2012, April 2, 2012
Opportunity for Survivors of Brain Injury to Move into the Community; Open Enrollment for ABI Waivers Set for May 1-21,March 23, 2012
Winter Sports Safety--Tips from the Brain Injury Association of MA, January 24, 2012
BIA-MA Explores Cutting Edge Technology at Annual Conference, February 1, 2012
Brad Marchand and Boston Bruins Alumni Members Partner with The Brain Injury Association for Youth Hockey Clinic, February 29, 2012
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Launches Webcast Series to Educate the Public on the Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Brain Injuries, March 7, 2012
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Collaborates with Local Schools to Educate Parents and Students on Sports Concussion; Local Student Athletes to Share their Stories, March 8, 2012

Press Releases 2008-2011

Tracy Tarvers, Survivor of Brain Injury, To Testify at Commonwealth's Public Hearing Regarding FY 2013 Budget, Press Release, December 7, 2011
Gaps in Brain Injury Services Identified in Statewide Commission Report, Press Release, November 17, 2011
BIA-MA Wins National Award for Hutchinson Video, Survivors of Brain Injury May Apply for ABI-Waiver, Dec. 1-23, Press Release, November 15, 2011
Pediatric Brain Injury Conference to be Held Nov. 3, Press Release, October 7, 2011
Pediatrician and Mother of Brain Injury Survivor to Discuss the Consequences of Drunk Driving at Lahey Clinic's Annual Trauma Symposium, Press Release, October 5, 2011
BIA-MA Volunteers Raise $1700 for the BIA-MA, Press Release, October 5, 2011
Lead Plaintiff in Hutchinson Settlement Moves into Community, Press Release, Sept. 19, 2011
Logan Mankins Partners with BIA-MA to Raise Awareness, Press Release, September 12, 2011
Back to School Tips from BIA-MA, Press Release, August 24, 2011
Play Smart DVD Supports Legislation Press Release, August 9, 2011
BIA-MA Announces Fall Educational Series Press Release, August 4, 2011
BJ Williams Road Race Press Release, August 1, 2011
Civil Justice Foundation Honors BIA-MA Press Release, July 15, 2011
Pioneer Valley Brain Injury Support Group Press Release June 22, 2011
Open Enrollment for Brain Injury Survivors Press Release June 21, 2011
BIA-MA Wins Awards, Press Release, May 24, 2011
Pedestrian Safety Tips Press Release, May 20, 2011
Ambassador Program Press Release, April 20, 2011
Matter of Balance Program Press Release, April 1, 2011
2011 Annual Conference Art Exhibit Press Release, March 24, 2011
2011 Annual Conference Press Release, March 10, 2011
Faces of Brain Injury Exhibit Press Release, March 1, 2011
Slide and Ride Press Release, February 22, 2011
Mashpee Brain Injury Support Group Press Release, February 1, 2011
Braintree Youth Support Group Press Release, January 11, 2011
Open Applications for Brain Injury Survivors to Live in the Community Press Release, January 7, 2011
Raymond Gould, Survivor of Brain Injury Among First to Move from Nursing Facility to Community as a Result of Hutchinson Settlement: Applications for Non-Residential Placement Accepted January 10-31, Press Release, December 1, 2010
Raymond Gould, Survivor of Brain Injury Among First to Move from Nursing Facility to Community as a Result of Hutchinson Settlement, Press Release, November 15, 2010
Landmark Settlement for individuals with Brain Injuries, Press Release, June 2, 2008

BIA-MA in the News- 2013

Group Helps Brain Injury Survivors, Community Magazine, December 2013
Cape Cod Can ! Exposes Those with Disabilities to the Power of Art, The Enterprise, December 2013
Two Ex-Athletes Tell How Seriously They Were Injured, Bellingham Bulletin, December 2013
Cyclists Encouraged to Use Care On the Roads, Westwood Press, August 4, 2013
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Appoints New Executive Director, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, July 27, 2013
Groups Offer Resources for Victims, The Metrowest Daily News, April 22, 2013
Wellesley Rotary had Speaker from Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Wellesley Townsman, March 20, 2013
Touring Art Exhibit on Behalf of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, The Wareham Courier, March 1, 2013
Brain Injury: My Road to Recovery--Raising Awareness, CBS Boston, February 22, 2013

BIA-MA In the News- 2012

MAY I ASK? Concussion in girls, Medfield Press, November 3, 2012
High School Notebook: Heady matter for soccer players, The Metro West Daily News, October 28, 2012
Pacheco hopes to stop closure of Neuro-Rehabilitation Center, Middleboro Gazette, October 4, 2012
BIA-MA's Arlene Korab receives Woman of the Year award, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, August 9, 2012
Heads Up: What You Need To Know About the new Massachusetts Concussion Rules, CommonHealth WBUR 90.9 FM, July 12,2012
Program for Brain Injured Expands Worlds, The Boston Globe, July 8, 2012
How the Waiver Program Works, The Boston Globe, July 8, 2012
Longmeadow's BJ Williams Uses Tragic Accident for Inspiration, Springfield Republican, July 4, 2012
Brain Injury Survivors' Artwork Exhibited at Y, Wareham Week, July 2, 2012
Five Years Later, Southbridge Drunken Driving Victim Struggles for Normalcy, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, June 27, 2012
Seau's Suicide Points to CTE, Metro West Daily News, May 4, 2012
Exhibit Displays Work of Brain Injury Survivors, South Coast Gazette, April 12, 2012
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Launches Webcast Series, Westborough News, March 8, 2012
Brain-injured patients' advocates seek better services, weigh lawsuit against state, DesMoines Register, March 7, 2012
Brain-injured plaintiffs living fuller lives after class action lawsuit, Springfield Republican, January 1, 2012

BIA-MA In the News- 2011

Westboro Woman Exemplifies Tenacity, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, December 30, 2011
Motorcyclists Push Again to Make Helmets Optional, Boston Globe, December 1, 2011
With Helmets, Bikers say They Want a Choice, MetroWest Daily News, December 1, 2011
Motorcyclists Backing Helmet Choice Law, WWLP 22NEWS, November 30, 2011
Motorcyclists Claim Optional Helmet Law Will Provide Economic Life, MetroWest Daily News, November 30, 2011
Mom's Message: Don't Drink, Drive, Attleboro Sun Chronicle, October 20, 2011
Volunteers Raise $1700 for Brain Injury Association, Metro West Daily News, Oct. 5, 2011
A Place of Her Own, Attleboro Sun Chronicle, September 24, 2011
Home Free, Taunton Daily Gazette, September 24, 2011
Ten Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe, MassMoms.com, September 14, 2011
Save Lives at the BJ Williams Road Race, WWLP Mass Appeal, September 2, 2011
In 2011, Concussion Awareness Not A Reality, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, August 29. 2011
BIA-MA Honored with Civil Justice Award, Boston Globe, August 28, 2011
Concussion Seminar offered at Marian High, Metro West Daily News, August 18, 2011
Educational video available on sports concussions, Metro West Daily News, August 15, 2011
BIA-MA Annual Golf Classic, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, August 14, 2011
Ambassador Program Featured in Brain Injury, WMCTTV, July 29, 2011
4th Annual BJ Williams Walk and Run Road Race, ABC 40, July 20, 2011
Race for TBI 5K to be held Saturday, Masslive.com, June 2, 2011
Sports Concussions in the News, Boston Globe, June 8, 2011
Life Changed in an Instant, Attleboro Sun, June 2, 2011
The Buzz in Springfield, Springfield Republican, May 8, 2011
Beatriz Fuentes of Springfield leads new effort for primary seat belt law in MA, Springfield Republican, April 14, 2011
Acton's Claire Wright raises brain injury awareness, The Beacon, April 7, 2011
Editorial: Why doesn't Massachusetts have a primary seat belt law?, Springfield Republican, April 5, 2011
Brain-injured artists show life's reflections, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, April 4, 2011
AAA makes seat-belt law a top priority, Horizons Magazine, April 2011

BIA-MA In the News- 2010

Starting life over, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, November 16, 2010
Helmets are a no-brainer, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, July 11, 2010
Steve Machnick gives voice to a silent epidemic, Metro West, June 4, 2010
Student drinking 'still major issue,' Worcester Telegram & Gazette, April 30, 2010
Prior Injury Drives Stow Woman's Cause, The Stow Independent, February 10, 2010

BIA-MA In the News- 2006 to 2009

Instant images, enduring frustrations, The Boston Globe, March 12, 2009
Court program educates offenders, Lowell Sun, December 11, 2006
Brain injury awareness part of driver education, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, August 21, 2006
A Tragic Bond, The Boston Globe: October 24, 2006

If you are looking for a particular story or more information on brain injury, please feel free to contact BIA-MA’s Marketing Communications Department:

Nicole Godaire - Executive Director
ngodaire@biama.org
(508) 475-0032 ext. 11

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