San Diego Brain Injury Foundation

02/25/2026

DID YOU KNOW that March is Brain Injury Awareness Month?

Brain Injury can happen to Anyone, Anywhere, at Anytime. We all know someone in our lives who has been affected by a brain injury. Whether a stroke, aneurysm, concussion, or general head trauma from falls, accidents, or other causes, brain injury impacts more than just the person who sustains it. We as a community rally together, UNITED to make the reintegration process more effective and supportive.

The SDBIF surviveHEADSTRONG San Diego Walk & Health Fair presented by Thorson Law Group, Ltd. on Saturday, March 21 is a celebration of this community and all its achievements.

So, JOIN US. The more people we have participate the greater our voice becomes for brain injury advocacy. To register and recruit your team of friends and family, go to: https://hubs.li/Q044HyDj0

02/18/2026

The 2026 Q1 SDBIF Newsletter is out! In this edition we talk about the upcoming surviveHEADSTRONG San Diego Walk for Brain Injury Recovery happening in March (Brain Injury Awareness month), acknowledge and thank Sycuan and Brianna Scharnow for their very generous donation, share a message from Dr. Roslyn Knox, talk about the upcoming Days of Art events in 2026, give Howard House updates, celebrate Rosina Guerra's artwork in honor of her son Lorenzo and inform you of the upcoming free events going on in the brain injury community!

Lots to read, so go to this newsletter link: https://hubs.li/Q043wVWV0

02/18/2026

March is right around the corner and it is Brain Injury Awareness Month! What are you doing to raise awareness? We have a suggestion...join SDBIF and our Brain Injury community at the 2026 surviveHEADSTRONG San Diego Walk for Brain Injury Recovery presented by Thorson Law Group on Saturday, March 21!!!

To register go to https://hubs.li/Q043wZnh0

01/13/2026

Join SDBIF and Vickie Everich from Rehab Without Walls THIS SATURDAY for the first Saturday Speaker Series Meeting of 2026!

Vickie is continuing her talk from the previous SDBIF Brain Injury Symposium about how to build and maintain your community and support systems.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to build your community and support systems to enhance the recovery process, ask questions, and connect with professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals thrive after brain injury.

DATE: Saturday, January 17, 2026
TIME: 10 am to Noon (PST)
IN-PERSON LOCATION:
San Diego Writer’s Ink in Liberty Station, Barracks 16
2730 Historic Decatur Rd #204, San Diego, CA 92106
ZOOM LINK: https://hubs.li/Q03-BKqt0

01/08/2026

It isn't too late to register for Friday's SDBIF Family, Friends and Caregiver Support Group happening via Zoom from 2-3:30 pm (PST)—there are a few spots left!

So, if you are a family member, friend or caregiver of a brain injury survivor and need a safe space to discuss topics important to you, then register now to join us tomorrow to share tips, best practices, concerns, and lean on each other for support.

To register, click the link below:
https://hubs.li/Q03Z-R-Y0

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Caregiver/Friend/Family Support Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

01/08/2026

The 2025 Q4 SDBIF Newsletter has been out! In this edition we talk about the upcoming surviveHEADSTRONG San Diego event, talk about the Friends of the Foundation Drive, talk about our sponsorship of the San Diego Brain Bee, show the latest Day of Art events and announce the 2026 dates, give Howard House updates, give thanks for the wonderful holiday party, give updates on the SISR program, introduce you to the NEW SDBIF program called the Brain Injury Collaboration Network (BICN) and inform you of the upcoming free events going on in the brain injury community!

Lots to read, so go to this newsletter link: https://hubs.li/Q03Z-R-z0

11/06/2025

Our friends at the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department are planning a FREE Fun Sports Day on Friday, November 21st. Don't miss out!

Get your best game-face on and join us for Sports Day! Please bring a sack lunch, water, and feel free to dress in your favorite team's attire. Please wear close-toed shoes. Meet at Park de la Cruz Community Center, 3901 Landis St.

Register with this link: https://hubs.li/Q03RYDKs0

Contact Alicia Bianchi at 619.525.8247 if you have any questions.

10/24/2025

Are you a brain injury survivor in San Diego that would like to have fun painting with other survivors? Then sign up to join the IN-PERSON SDBIF Day of Art with Lovejoy on Friday, November 7 from 12-2. It is FREE and all the art supplies will be provided to you.

There are only 10 spots left—but we ask that you only sign up if you are sure that you can join us in-person on November 7. If you would like to learn more about the event and sign up, please go to this link: https://hubs.li/Q03Q5FJ80

Our Day of Art event is for brain injury survivors to learn basic art techniques that are both therapeutic and FUN!

10/21/2025

It was several weeks ago, but we wanted to share some AMAZING photos from the 2025 Friendriaser.

We can't thank all our artists, attendees, our sponsors and honorary committee members enough for making this event so special!

09/19/2025

Can you believe it...The SDBIF Friendraiser is TOMORROW at the Admiral Baker Club House from 6-8:30 pm!!!

There will be live music by Garza & the Strays, wonderful wine, fellow friends of brain injury recovery, our 9 INCREDIBLE survivor artists, Kiana Davis, Olympic Track & Field hopeful as our Honorary Chair, and much more to come out and enjoy. To join us and learn more, go to the link below:
https://hubs.li/Q03Kc3pw0

Brain injury can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime...it is important as a community to come together to strengthen our bonds and resources. Please join us!

Christina Hardy, Dan Koziol, David Ward, Deborah Consaul, Kurt Rotzinger, Linda Stamets, Lora Dunlap, Ryan Olson, Stevie McCarley

09/17/2025

Are you joining us this Saturday for the SDBIF Friendraiser? It is from 6-8:30 pm at the Admiral Baker Club House. We will have 9 AMAZING survivor artists showing their artwork at the event. Their stories are just as inspiring as their incredible artwork.

ALSO joining us will be Olympic-track hopeful Kiana Davis as our Honorary Chair. Come learn about her story and incredible journey to being able to run after her dreams of competing in the Olympics.

As professionals, friends, family and caregivers, we must come together to celebrate the amazing feats brain injury survivors accomplish everyday. Please join us and get your tickets today at the Friendraiser link in our bio.

09/17/2025

Are you joining us this Saturday for the SDBIF Friendraiser? It is from 6-8:30 pm at the Admiral Baker Club House. We will have 9 AMAZING survivor artists showing their artwork at the event. Their stories are just as inspiring as their incredible artwork.

ALSO joining us will be Olympic-track hopeful Kiana Davis as our Honorary Chair. Come learn about her story and incredible journey to being able to run after her dreams of competing in the Olympics.

As professionals, friends, family and caregivers, we must come together to celebrate the amazing feats brain injury survivors accomplish everyday. Please join us and get your tickets today: https://hubs.li/Q03JHR_m0