Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

09/12/2025

Just some of the happy smiles and our favorite moments from last week's Sun N Fun Day, a recreational and social opportunity for individuals who have sustained brain injuries. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful day on the beach in Ocean City! ☀️ 🌊

09/09/2025

On Saturday morning, a record 797 swimmers lined the beach in Belmar to take part in the 10th annual 1500 Meters for Mike -- the largest open water swim in NJ. Meters for Mike honors the memory of former TCNJ swimmer Michael Heaney and raises funds that support the programs and services we provide at BIANJ. Thank you for your support!

09/08/2025

👟 2025 Walk Team Profile: Meet Team Jonny! 👟

Jonny’s family and friends are teaming up in his honor to support fellow TBI survivors and raise awareness of traumatic brain injury. Last November, Jonny sustained a severe traumatic brain injury with DAI (diffuse axonal injury, or damage to the brain's long connecting nerve fibers) after a car crash.

Team captain and Jonny’s fiancé, Natalie, is a physical therapist at Kessler West Orange and has previously facilitated a BIANJ support group. "This community is so near and dear to my heart,” she shared. "I have seen so much support from people I was once guiding through challenges of their recovery."

Natalie encourages everyone to team up and follow her lead -- post on social media about your efforts and make a day of it with family and friends. She said, "Jonny has come SO far and made such amazing progress thus far - so we are so excited to be a part of this community, spread awareness, and fundraise for something so close to our hearts."

Thank you, Team Jonny, for your support of BIANJ’s Walk/Run/Roll for Brain Injury Awareness! To register and learn more about forming a team visit: https://support.bianj.org/event/2025-5k-run-walk-roll-for-brain-injury-awareness/e676351

09/04/2025

☀️ All set up and waiting...a perfect day to greet 300 plus people impacted by brain injury at BIANJ's Sun and Fun Day! ☀️

09/02/2025

We have a busy September ahead at BIANJ! Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming events:

🗓️ September 3: Webinar: Brain Aneurysm -- Empower Yourself with Awareness, Knowledge, and Action 🔗 to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../WN_kA8ogy7IRjC04oraOh6XJA...
🗓️ September 19: Concussion Awareness Day
🗓️ September 22-26: Falls Prevention Awareness Week
🗓️ September 27: Paramus Walk for Brain Injury Awareness 🔗 to register: https://support.bianj.org/.../2025-5k-run-walk.../e676351
🗓️ September 30: Facebook Live: Raising Safe Kids -- Fall Prevention at Home and at Play

08/28/2025

⏰ Don't miss out on our Early Bird discount! Special pricing for our 2025 Walk/Run/Roll for Brain Injury Awareness expires September 1.

Join us this fall:
🗓️ Saturday, September 27 – Paramus Walk
🗓️ Saturday, October 4 – Mount Laurel Walk
🗓️ Saturday, October 11 – Bradley Beach 5K/Walk

🔗 Register at: www.bianj.org/5kwalk. Can we count on you to be there?

The 5K Run/Walk/Roll for Brain Injury Awareness brings together over 1,000 families, friends and supporters of people with brain injury. It raises funds that are critical to the services the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey provides.

08/26/2025

September of each year is designated as “Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month” in New Jersey to raise awareness of this potentially life-threatening condition. Join us for a webinar featuring a panel discussion about the signs of and risks associated with brain aneurysms, methods of screening and early detection, ways to prevent brain aneurysms, and treatment options. This webinar is presented in collaboration with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 3
⏰ 1 p.m.
🔗. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kA8ogy7IRjC04oraOh6XJA #/registration

08/20/2025

The Champion Schools Program is back — and we’re looking for passionate, creative students ready to lead real change in transportation safety.

High school students across NJ: Ready to be changemakers? Apply now and become part of the movement.

🔗 https://jerseydrives.com/csp-application/

08/18/2025

🏕️ Greetings from Camp TREK! 🏕️
Our annual residential camp for individuals with brain injury kicked off yesterday, and everyone is looking forward to a week of socialization, recreation, and fun. Stay tuned for more updates from Camp TREK this week!

08/13/2025

🎥 Behind the scenes at last week's HealthWatch taping at Cranford Tv35. BIANJ representatives were interviewed for an upcoming episode about brain injuries and the services BIANJ provides. Stay tuned for details on when the episode will air this fall.

08/11/2025

💪🏻 Together Everyone Achieves More! 💪🏻

Team up with co-workers, neighbors, family, and friends to multiply the fun and fundraising for this year's Run/Walk/Roll for Brain Injury Awareness. When you register, you will have the option to sign up as an individual, join an existing team, or create your own team. Being part of a team is a great way to stay motivated and join efforts to support our cause -- will your team earn this year's Top Fundraising Team award?

Discounted Early Bird registration is open NOW through September 1. Can we count on you to be there?
🔗 https://support.bianj.org/event/2025-5k-run-walk-roll-for-brain-injury-awareness/e676351

08/06/2025

The BIANJ team could be found at events across the state yesterday spreading awareness of brain injury prevention and transportation safety. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn more and sign the pledge to make NJ's roads safer. We enjoyed meeting you all!