The purpose/mission of the National Brain Injury Foundation is to provide social support groups, advocacy, and information to people with brain injuries and their families.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Santa Walk ~ To Benefit the National Brain Injury Foundation

Santa Walk
Sat, Dec 10th, 2011, 6PM
Uptown Theater
2014 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501


Join us for an evening of FUN, LAUGHTER, LIVE MUSIC, HORS D’OEUVRES
Dress in your most creative Holiday Costume; put your own twist on Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus or an Elf. Be a Santa Golfer, Santa Zombie, whatever else floats your boat. … or just dress to impress and observe. ---> Click here for more info...

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

NBIF Halloween Party

Come join us for our annual Halloween Party!

Time: Thursday, October 20 · 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: National Brain Injury Foundation
726 Washington Street
Utica, NY 13502

Games, food, drinks, costume contest, prizes…
All welcome ~ Bring a treat to pass

Thursday, September 22, 2011


Click here to see more photos from our evening w/ PrattMWP students @ Munson Williams Proctor Institute.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

PrattMWP/NBIF

The NBIF is thrilled to collaborate with PrattMWP for an evening of artistic learning and creation. NBIF members and PrattMWP students will have the opportunity to share and educate one another while working on a project together.

Learn more about PrattMWP

Utica Greens Fest/NBIF


The Utica Greens Fest was a fun filled community event for all! The NBIF had a great time participating. Looking forward to next year.

Click here to see more photos from the fest...

Monday, September 5, 2011

FALLING INTO THE “ARTS”!

Join the NBIF Social Group for a great artistic experience
September 8, – October 6, 2011

September 8
“Let’s talk About ART” Group at 5:30PM

September 17
“Utica Greens Fest” 12 noon- 6PM (Varick Street) Tickets $8.00

September 22
Munson Williams Proctor - Meet at PRATT/MWP - Art Demonstration 5:30PM

October 6
“CREATE” Art Project - Social Group 5:30PM

Join Us!!!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Utica Greens Fest


Great news! The National Brain Injury Foundation (NBIF) is joining the Utica Greens Fest this year!!! Please take a moment to like their page and show some love.

Click here to visit Utica Greens Fest on Facebook



Thursday, August 11, 2011

NBIF Annual Summer Picnic


Fun was had by all again this year at our annual picnic.

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

NBIF's 1st Golf Tournament

What a wonderful time at the NBIF golf tournament with family, old friends and new ones. The best fun, people, food, hospitality and all for a GREAT cause. Thank you to all who came out in support.

Special thanks to:

Our buddy James for organizing the entire event. He is one of the most amazing, true-blue, caring people one could ever meet.

Holland Heights Golf Course for their hospitality and beautiful grounds. We look forward to many years of golfing with them.

Karen and Candy for being the cutest most attentive volunteers. Thank goodness they were there to keep us hydrated. It was a HOT one!

Wal-Mart, Klein's All Sports, Price Chopper and Blue Dragon Screenprinting for all the generous donations.

Still trying to think if we want Debbie back next year - lol. She won every award: team, closest to the pin, longest drive and even a raffle at the end. She is a true athlete in every game she plays. This is a person you want on your team not only in game, but also in friendship.

I could not end this note without the mention of Shannon. She drove a golf cart into a real deep ditch. They were rescued and given another cart. Even though scratched up and battered she (and her team) drove on and played the game. What a trooper!

Click here for event photos

Monday, June 27, 2011

Friday, May 13, 2011

Our Daddy Is Invincible!



Physical and emotional healing and adjustment to new levels of normalcy is a life-long process, the book speaks to the children’s inherent will and ability to find positive ways to remain engaged as a family.

Click here for Book overview

Monday, April 11, 2011

Making a Difference - Meeting the needs of individuals with brain injury

Making a Difference is comprised of ten modules that illustrate the neuro-anatomy of a TBI and the everyday difficulties experienced by many brain injury survivors.

This instructional video offers useful tips for effective communication and for directing individuals, families, and loved ones to needed supports and services. The training is ideal for healthcare professionals, educators, policy makers, family members, and friends who want to understand the issues that challenge individuals with brain injury. In addition, the video includes a section that addreses the special needs of veterans with brain injury as well as a glance into the lives of a three people — and their families — living with brain injury.

Click here for Modules

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Excellent Brain Injury Resource

• Blogs
• Brain Injury Specific Sites
• General Disability Information Sites
• Legal Information
• Links to General Brain / Neurological Info Sites
• Websites for TBI Survivors, Families, & Caregivers

Click here to visit the Betty Clooney Foundation

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Our Friend Beth, “The Band Lawless”


See you on March 26th, 2011 @ the Hotel Utica.

Upcoming NBIF Event

National Brain Injury Foundation

Where: Hotel Utica
When: March 26, 2011 at 7pm

Derek Amato’s musical discovery from a a brain injury is referred to as “Acquired Musical Savant Syndrome.”

Did you see Derek on The Discovery Science Channels new series “Ingenious Minds?”
More on Derek

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

NBIF presents musical savant, Derek Amato, with a big hello from NY.


While in Denver CO, was able to meet with Derek and discuss his upcoming trip to NBIF’s brain injury awareness event, which will be hosted on March 26th @ the Hotel Utica.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Derek Amato

Tune in this evening to catch our friend Derek Amato on The Science Channel.
TV Listings :: Ingenious Minds