Everyone knows someone.

Everyone knows someone.

Everyone knows someone with a brain injury.

Brain injuries have become alarmingly common. In fact, some medical studies suggest more than 5 million Americans suffer brain injuries each year.Some survivors of these devastating injuries are left with highly visible deficits that hinder every aspect of their daily lives. Slurred speech, facial drooping and partial paralysis are just a few examples.

Still other survivors suffer equally debilitating complications that cannot be seen with the naked eye. They look healthy or normal, even as they battle life-altering physical challenges like severe dizziness, memory loss, fatigue and complex vision problems.It is the survivors of these so-called 'invisible injuries' who often struggle the most to find support because others can’t see their injuries. "You look perfectly fine and normal to me" is a common remark such survivors often hear. But these survivors are NOT fine, and they need our help.

Every second counts when brain injuries are involved. Time lost is brain lost, and even minor delays in care can result in permanent damage... or death.But these initial medical timelines aren't the only deadlines survivors face. Brain injuries are extremely expensive, and survivors often find themselves racing against the clock while trying to pay for essential medical care and keep a roof over their heads.The financial costs of a brain injury are staggering – far more than any average person or family can deal with alone. It truly takes a village to help survivors rebuild their lives.