Florida Statewide Brain Injury Advisory Board
Advancing Support and Awareness for Brain Injury Survivors The Florida Statewide Brain Injury Advisory Board, established through a grant from the Administration for Community Living, continues its critical work in shaping policy and resources for brain injury survivors. This initiative, awarded to the University of Florida BRAIN Center and Brain Injury Florida in cooperation with the Florida Department of Health, aims to create a comprehensive framework to monitor, record, and [...]
70-Year-Old Veteran Rides 100 Miles to Promote Functional Therapy for Brain Injury Survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Timothy Sorady Brain Injury Florida tsorady@braininjuryfl.org 70-Year-Old Veteran Rides 100 Miles to Promote Functional Therapy for Brain Injury Survivors Tallahassee, FL – On March 24, 2025, Ritaann Schultz, a 70-year-old disabled Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Navy, will embark on a 100-mile bicycle ride to raise awareness for functional therapy for brain injury survivors. Beginning at the Withlacoochee Trailhead and traveling along the Suncoast Trail, she [...]
Bowling for Brain Injury Tampa Event to Support Brain Injury Survivors
Brandon, FL - August 13, 2024 – Brain Injury Florida (BIF) is thrilled to announce the Bowling for Brain Injury event in the Tampa area, taking place on August 17th, 2024, at Brandon Crossroads Bowl, 609 Crater Ln, Tampa, FL 33619. This event aims to raise awareness and funds to support brain injury survivors and their families. The highlight of the event will be the inspiring testimony of Rod Frazier, a 21-year [...]
Brain Injury Florida Honors Dr. Jim Gyurke
Brain Injury Florida (BIF) is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our corporate Secretary, Board member and friend, Jim Gyurke. Dr. Gyurke, a developmental psychologist and astute businessman, had served on the BIF Board since incorporation in August, 2022. Having spent 30 years in the healthcare and psychological testing industry, Jim’s wise counsel has been instrumental in the rapid growth and establishment of BIF as a trusted [...]
Brain Injury Florida Brain Injury Information Line Volunteers Successfully Complete Training
[4 January 2024] — Brain Injury Florida (BIF) proudly announces the successful completion of training on Brain Injury Fundamentals by its first group of dedicated volunteers. This milestone marks the first step towards launching the Brain Injury Information Line (BIIL), a vital resource for individuals affected by brain injuries. The volunteers demonstrated exceptional commitment and enthusiasm throughout the training, acquiring in-depth knowledge and expertise in the fundamental aspects of brain [...]
Brain Injury Florida, Affiliate of Brain Injury Association of America, Announces Its’ First Fundraising Race, 5K Run, Walk & Roll
Brain Injury Florida, Affiliate of Brain Injury Association of America, Announces Its’ First Fundraising Race, 5K Run, Walk & Roll, to support Brain Injury Awareness, Education and Outreach, Treatment & Support ORLANDO, FL (November 7, 2023) - Brain Injury Florida announced today the kick-off of their first fundraising race, 5K Run, Walk & Roll, taking place in Orlando on January 27, 2024. Brain Injury Florida is a chartered [...]
Traumatic Brain Injury Through a Bikers Eyes – A book by Tim Sorady
"It Will Never Happen to Me" - Traumatic Brain Injury Through a Bikers Eyes Brain Injury Florida, Inc. is a new BIAA statewide affiliate serving the projected 899,924 Floridians impacted by acquired brain injury! And like all “start-ups”, we have relied on volunteers for our purpose, and progress made to date. In an organizational callout for volunteers we met Tim, a recent survivor, who offered his interest, and [...]
