Kim Thompson

BEST Dynamic Duo Head East

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BEST Founder, Penny Condoll (left) and BEST Executive Director, Gloria Kraegel head to Eastern Washington State.

BEST’s dynamic duo of BEST Executive Director, Gloria Kraegel and BEST Founder, Penny Condoll, are horsing around a little (literally).

This BEST Superhero team of two hit the road recently to attend the TBI Panel Symposium along with BEST friends,  TBINetwork and Brain Injury Radio in Spokane, Washington.  With the title, Diagnosing, Treating, and Thriving with Traumatic Brain Injuries, this panel intends to educate students, professionals, and relevant populations about vital topics concerning brain injury and disability, for the betterment of professional and public awareness.

Condoll hiking.

So, what about the horsing around part?

Well, along the way, Kraegel and Condoll got to take in a site that now can be crossed off Kraegel’s bucket list.

Any guesses where they stopped?

The duo’s trusty pod takes to the road.

 

The most famous part of their pit stop!

Read more below to find the answer!

Kim Thompson

Supporting Brain Injury Survivors One Ride at a Time

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Cyclist, brain injury survivor and Washington State resident, Kathi Sturgeon is helping to support brain injury survivors one ride at a time. Sturgeon has founded an organization called Riding for Hope Alliance to do just that. The mission and goal of the organization is straightforward: Riding for Hope Alliance raises resources and awareness for brain (more…)

Kim Thompson

NEW: BEST Creates New Educational Center in Second Life

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  BEST’s virtual presence in Second Life just got better. BEST recently created the BEST PEER Center to offer in-world facilitator training, our acclaimed Moving On & Identity After TBI course, workshops, mindfulness retreats, and much more. We invite you to visit the BEST PEER Center at Etopia. A Landmark is available in our office (more…)

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WA State TBI Conference in April 2017

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The annual Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury Conference will take place on Monday, April 10, 2017 and Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel located at 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, Washington. Join fellow survivors, family members, caregivers, supporters and professionals and explore this year’s theme: Creating Happiness: Practical Applications for the TBI Survivor (more…)