by Anna Golovkina | Sep 22, 2023 | Survivor Stories
At many of the VBIS’ community awareness booths at various farmers markets, individuals often open about their personal experiences with brain injuries. During one of these heartfelt exchanges, Debbie, an active VBIS volunteer found herself deeply moved by a...
by Anna Golovkina | Aug 17, 2023 | Survivor Stories
Meet Chris, a remarkable client who has been an integral part of VBIS for over 12 years. His incredible journey with brain injury began like many others, with a lack of understanding about how it would impact his life. In fact, before discovering VBIS services, Chris...
by Executive Director | May 23, 2023 | Survivor Stories
There are so many people who experience abuse at the hands of those closest to them. And 92% of the time, that abuse involves strangulation or a blow to the head. Sara* is one of the 92%. Donations are helping VBIS shed light on this very issue so others with brain...
by Anna Golovkina | May 4, 2023 | Survivor Stories
Bruises, broken bones or black eyes are easy to see, and the pain that radiates from them is understandable. But when it comes to brain injuries, they often go unnoticed. That’s why they are known as an invisible injury. This is often the case for victims of domestic...
by Anna Golovkina | Mar 1, 2023 | Survivor Stories
Managing day-to-day tasks has allowed Krista to regain independence. On a mid-November day, things unfolded like every other day for Krista. After a long day of university classes, she packed up her stuff, hopped on her bike, and started her 45-minute ride home so she...
by Anna Golovkina | Jan 28, 2023 | Survivor Stories
Thanks to VBIS, the biggest thing for me was learning that I’m not the only one. Eric, VBIS client Donations make it possible for VBIS to help over 600 people every year. Thanks to your generosity, Eric has been able to change his life. Here’s Eric’s story: Eric...
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