Political Quotes

“Today is Brain Injury Awareness Day, and I welcome those who are in Washington today to share their stories. This is near and dear to my heart. I spent nearly 30 years in healthcare rehabilitation services, and this was one of my areas of practice and expertise. I served as a board member for the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania, and I helped form a brain injury support group for the patients and their families that I served. The theme for this year's campaign is ``Not Alone.'' This is a platform for educating the general public about the incidence of brain injury, and the needs of people with brain injuries and their families. The campaign also works to destigmatize the injury, empower those who have survived, and promote the many types of support that are available. The need to raise awareness is great: more than 3.5 million children and adults sustain an acquired brain injury each year, but the incidence is unknown. Mr. Speaker, everyone recovers at a different pace, but the support the patient receives can actually let them know that they are not alone in this fight. ____________________”