Our BEST Superhero of the Month for August 2020, is not only a superhero in one world, but in two worlds! This superhero is devoted and passionate about brain health and wellness and helping others in the real world and in the virtual world of Second Life. Meet Lynne Berrett (and her alter-superhero-ego, Wisdomseeker, in (more…)
The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is delighted and honored to share TWO superheroes as our July 2020 BEST Superheroes of the Month! Meet the dynamic duo behind Collidedscopes, Heath Snyder and Renee Love! Not only are Heath and Renee partners and founders of Collidedscopes, a brain injury team and support organization for brain injury (more…)
Caregivers are often seen as caring, kind, supportive and loving. While these attributes are all true, there are other adjectives that apply to caregivers. Fierce. Loyal. Determined. Superheroes. Warriors. Our BEST Superhero of the Month for June 2020, celebrates and uplifts all of the characteristics of caregivers, but especially the warrior spirit and mindset of (more…)
In order for superheroes to help others, sometimes they have to adapt their superpowers; and even sometimes, they have to do this really quickly. Our BEST Superhero of the Month for May 2020 is a real-life superhero who has done just that. Meet Karen Ljunggren. Karen is the support group facilitator for Bellevue/Eastside brain injury (more…)
Superheroes use their creativity, helpfulness and positive energy for the greater good and to help others soar. Our BEST friend, Jennifer McCarthy has those superpowered traits, most definitely. As a language instructor, artist, musician and brain injury support group facilitator in Washington State, she creates a warm, positive and welcoming environment that encourages others to (more…)
Is there a real-life superhero in your life that shows you the way to self-care? Do you know a survivor, caregiver or community supporter who is putting the power in personal empowerment? Someone who soaring to new heights? Doing cool things? Bringing superhero-size support to the brain injury community? Nominate your superhero for the BEST Superhero of (more…)