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• A brain injury occurs ever 23 seconds in the United States.  (BIA-USA, 2006)
• TBI is more prevalent in the US than breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, MS, and spinal chord injuries. (Center for Disease Control)
• 5.3 million Americans are currently living with disabilities resulting from TBI, and 80-90,000 join their ranks each year. (Center for Disease Control)
• Brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability for people between the ages of 15-24. (CDC)
• The cost of TBI in the United States is estimated to be $60 million each year. (CDC)
• Falls and vehicle crashes are the leading cause of brain injury.

Stay tuned. I am working with the Medical University of South Carolina to institute the inaugrual 5k run/walk to take place in Charleston, SC in 2011.  All proceeds will benefit continued research in brain injury.