Brain Injury Awareness Month

Hope Beyond the Diagnosis

Thanks to the Carl C. & Mary Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation, the first $15,000 in online donations will be matched! Our need for support grows every day. Help us provide vital resources and support to children with brain injuries and their families!

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What We Know About Brain Injuries:

Every 9 seconds, someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury.
An average of 62,000 children sustain a brain injury that requires hospitalization
Fewer than 1 in 20 people with traumatic brain injuries get the rehabilitation they need.

Boys

Boys are 1.5 times more likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury, with boys 0-4 years of age having the highest incident rates of all pediatric patients.
Girls

In high school and collegiate athletics, girls have higher concussion rates than boys in sports played by both sexes.

What Causes A Brain Injury?

Strokes, Seizures and Aneurysms
Non-fatal Drowning
Choking
Car Accidents
Violence/Abuse
Sports-related Injuries
Bicycle Accidents
Falls
Lightning Strike

Dine to Donate March 2026

Support children with brain injuries by partnering with Team Luke Hope for Minds during Brain Injury Awareness Month. Each March, our Dine to Donate program highlights generous restaurants that give back to our mission. It’s a meaningful way to make an impact—and we’ll help promote your business along the way.

Ready to get involved? Email fiona@teamlukehopeforminds.org to get started!