Team Luke Hope for Minds Raises $123,000 for Children with Brain Injuries Nonprofit Helps Families Answer the Question, “What’s Next After a Brain Injury?”
AUSTIN, TEXAS / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 08, 2024 / Every nine seconds, an infant, child, teenager, or adult sustains a traumatic brain injury, yet fewer than one in 20 will receive the necessary treatment (Texas Brain Injury Alliance), highlighting the urgency to raise awareness and funds to provide support, resources, and financial assistance to families after a brain injury.
Providing immediate aid to children with acquired brain injuries and their families is a top priority for Team Luke Hope for Minds (TLHFM).
The nonprofit raised $123,000 to support families through its recent Annual Golf Tournament. With 50+ families on the waitlist, the need for support is critical to help these children get the necessary therapies, treatments, equipment, etc.
Meet Joaquin, a brain injury survivor and Team Luke Hope for Minds benefactor.
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Joaquin Machado and Ronda Johnson, TLHFM Sr. Director of Family Services at Center for Neuro Skills in Austin.
Presenting Sponsors NeuroSolution Center of Austin and Dr. Brandon Crawford welcomed 144 players at the Onion Creek Golf Club. The event raised funds through player fees, sponsorships and a silent and live auction.
“Supporting Team Luke Hope for Minds is profoundly important to me,” said Presenting Sponsor Dr. Brandon Crawford. “The work they do in helping families cope with neurological challenges aligns with my own mission to provide compassionate and effective care. As a sponsor, I’m not just contributing resources, but also joining a community that believes in hope and practical help for those in critical need.”
📽️ Austin Family shares the impact of TLHFM>>
In addition to providing financial assistance, TLHFM offers guidance, resources and virtual support groups for parents, siblings and brain injury survivors. The newest support group, Ambiguous Grief Support, provides coping strategies to help parents understand and work through the grief of losing the child they knew before his/her accident. The nonprofit will hold a Pediatric Brain Injury Conference & Resource Fair for families and their children Oct. 25-26 in Austin.
“More and more families are seeking help navigating a new life and coping with the fact that their child is forever changed, and has new and sometimes ever-growing needs,” said Ronda Johnson, Senior Director of Family Services. “Our community groups empower caregivers with knowledge and connections to others on the same journey.”
“For over a decade, our golf tournament has been a success, uniting passionate golfers, compassionate sponsors, and devoted volunteers in a collective journey to make a meaningful impact through essential resources, therapies, and programs that bring hope and support to countless lives,” Johnson said.
To support Team Luke Hope for Minds through donations, both monetary or in-kind or to volunteer, visit www.teamlukehopeforminds.org. Those seeking resources and support are encouraged to visit www.teamlukehopeforminds.org and select Get Support.
NOTE to MEDIA: Event photos and videos are available.
About Team Luke Hope for Minds 2023 Impact Report
Our mission is to enrich the lives of children with a brain injury and give hope to their families through support and education. At the heart of our services is the conviction that the health and well-being of these children can improve over time if families have access to educational materials, therapeutic services, and adaptive equipment for their children. We also believe that families can gain strength by connecting with one another. Visit www.teamlukehopeforminds.org for more information.
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