Walk for Thought

Name: Walk for Thought
Start: 2018-09-22T11:00:00
End: 2018-09-22T11:00:00
Location: Capitol

Sep 22, 2018 11:00 AM

Capitol 2 E. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

August 8, 2018

1:02 PM

press release: The Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin is pleased to announce the 15^th Annual Walk for Thought and Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. at the King St. entrance to the State Capitol in Madison. In addition to the Madison Walk for Thought, other Walk events will be held in Appleton, Wausau, and Brookfield.

The Walk for Thought brings together individuals and families from across the State of Wisconsin with the objective of increasing community awareness about brain injury. It serves as a fund raiser for the BIAW, and more importantly offers a networking opportunity for people and families affected by brain injury. The Walk for Thought is open to anyone wanting to support those affected by brain injury.

“We are constantly striving to shine a light on the hidden epidemic of brain injury” BIAW Executive Director Karl Curtis said. “It ranges from post-concussion syndrome to wounded warriors, and in between there is an entire community of people in need of support, services and understanding.”

For more information about the Madison Wisconsin Walk for Thought or the Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin, including registration and donation information, please call 262-790-9660 or visit BIAW.org/events. Registration is open until the day of the event, but those wanting an event T-shirt should register by Aug. 22. There is a cost to register if people want a T-shirt and to eat at the picnic. TBI survivors $10, Everyone else $25. Those who just want to walk around the Capitol with the group and show solidarity are welcome to participate for free.

Formed in 1980, the Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin (BIAW) is a nonprofit, 501(C)(3) organization committed to serving individuals who have experienced a brain injury and their families. The BIAW’s mission is the prevention of brain injury and the full participation in life for individuals with brain injury. The BIAW facilitates 21 support groups around Wisconsin for people and families affected by brain injury, including groups in Madison and Janesville.