Today, the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) pays tribute to an extraordinary person who touched many lives in the brain injury community throughout the nation. Ralph William Shields played key roles in brain injury advocacy. As a brain injury survivor himself, he was an advocate for disability rights at the local, state and national levels, (more…)
Save the dates: there are two very cool events being planned by some of our BEST friends around Washington State! First, we’ll kick it off to our BEST friends in the west. The Grays Harbor Brain Injury Support Group, along with other terrific local community partners, are sponsoring the “Different Abilities Walk, Roll & Stroll” (more…)
How about them apples: Join BEST at the Curran Apple Orchard in University Place, Washington, on Friday, May 1 at 12 p.m. for a special lunch ‘n’ learn event. Bring a brown bag lunch and learn about this unique apple orchard park and get to meet and greet the BEST apple tree! We will meet (more…)
The superheroes have donned their capes and masks and have soared off into the sunset back to their secret (or not-so-secret) lairs. The 2015 Washington State TBI Conference is in the books. Oh, what a SUPER two days we had! Highlights include: 1. Greeting old friends and making new ones. 2. Sharing our stories, smiles, (more…)
Quote of the Week In honor of Earth Day this week, we turn to Chief Seattle for words of wisdom. Save the Date! Earth Day: Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 with BEST! We will be doing a special giveaway in honor of the 45th anniversary of this special and important day with (more…)
Wheels are gonna be a-rollin’ next Saturday night in Tacoma. And not just any kind of wheels, either. Our fabulous community partner, the JBLM Bettie Brigade, will take on their opponent, the Atomic City Roller Girls, on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 6 p.m. at Rollin’ 253 in Tacoma. Tickets are $10 in advance and (more…)