Throwback Thursday: Our BEST Space November 2013

BEST Team member, Tawnya Padilla shares her talents with class participants at Our BEST Space back in November of last year; they are making homemade and decorative bath salts for holiday gifts and/or personal use. Everyone had a blast doing this activity. There are many great activities to participate in at the Space. Check it (more…)

The Small Things Make the Biggest Difference: The BEST Memorial Day Message

  For Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) board member, volunteer and veteran, Jim Kelly, it was the story of a small token of caring during the Vietnam War that made the biggest impact on him during that time. During Kelly’s deployment overseas during the war, he never saw himself as a hero (or as “Rambo” (more…)

Check out the JBLM Bettie Brigade, You’ll Be Glad You Did!

See this event picture? Here’s why you should check it out: 1. These sassy and sporty gals support BEST and educate on concussion safety. 2. They do lots of excellent work in the community, especially supporting military spouses and families. 3. They support empowerment and good sportsmanship for young girls in their derby programs. 4. (more…)

Army Veteran’s Remarkable Road to Recovery: Resilience Personified

Wow. Check out this recent article from the Contra Costa Times on U.S. Army veteran, Mariela Meylan. This remarkable woman is truly resilience personified. Follow her ten year journey of recovery, as she combines traditional and alternative therapies. Sound off: What do you think of Meylan’s approach? How does her journey inspire or others?