newsletter-july-aug-2016 - Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association

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July/August
2016
Fraser Valley Brain Injury Golf Classic
July 7, 2016 – Redwoods Golf Course
We have some great items to be won this year!
 A return trip for two from WestJet – to anywhere WestJet flies.

A
getaway
package
to
La
Casa
Resort
http://www.lacasaresort.ca/ in Kelowna, BC from Tracy
Berry/Turning Point Rehab.
There will be a bottle of wine from Backyard Vineyards for every
golfer courtesy of Turning Point Rehab.
For those of you that golfed with us last year, we are excited to
announce that we are doing the Cannon Drive again sponsored by
Reactive Injury Management.
Come take group or individual selfies in our photo booth or sit for
our caricature artist – guaranteed to make you smile! Whether you
are here for golf or for dinner, we have lots of fun things planned.
We still have room if you haven’t registered yet!
Thank you to all of our volunteers for this event! We
appreciate all your efforts in gathering up donations for
the Silent Auction, being out on the golf course for the
Hole in One and Cannon Long Drive, registration and
ticket sales. Huge thank you to the FVBIA Staff for all
their work making the tournament so fun and
successful!
July 7, 2016
Brain Injury Golf Classic
Redwoods Golf Course,
Langley, BC
July 9 & 10, 2016
Visit FVBIA’s Booth at the
BerryBeat Festival in
downtown Abbotsford, BC
August 12-14 2916
FVBIA’s Prevention &
ABI Awareness Booth at
the Abbotsford Air Show
August 15 – 19, 2016
Young at Arts Camp
#201 – 2890 Garden Street Abbotsford, BC, V2T 4W7
Blue Heron Reserve
Phone: 604-557-1913 Fax: 604-850-2527 Email: info@fvbia.org Website: www.fvbia.org
Member Agency United Way of the Fraser Valley
Funded in part by the Fraser Health Authority Acquired Brain Injury Program and the Province of BC
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Upcoming Events: Mark your
Calendars!
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July/August
2016
July/August
2016
Who Will You Tweet For?
Active Hope Generates Brain Injury Awareness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2016, VICTORIA BC – June is designated as Brain Injury Awareness
month and Hope Generator, Janelle Breese Biagioni intends to end the month
with a loud thunder clap of understanding.
Brain injury is at epidemic proportions in Canada and is the #1 killer and disabler
of young people under the age of 44. The consequences of brain injury is
disruptive and devastating not only to the survivors but also to family members,
caregivers and support workers.
This is why Biagioni, a professional counsellor and brain injury support worker,
has set up a much anticipated Twitter event to ensure the effects of brain injury
is heard far and wide in this country and perhaps beyond. On June 30 the
Twitter airways will be aflutter with messages from industry staff, community
leaders, politicians, family and survivors themselves all showing support for this
much misunderstood issue.
Coast to Coast beginning at 1pm Eastern Time / 10am Pacific Time tweeting
will begin. Victoria's Mayor, Lisa Helps will be joining in on this captivating
initiative.
Mayor Helps is leading a highly emotive initiative to end homelessness in this
city. Brain injury is found to be a major contributor to the homeless question
and anything that can be done to lessen the incident of both injury and
homelessness is appreciated.
The public is invited to participate in this social media extravaganza. It is
recommended that 10 tweets are sent out within an hour using prescribed
hashtags specially created for the occasion.
Full details of the event and suggestions for tweets and hashtags can be seen
at www.TheHopeGenerator.com.
Tweeting itself won't solve the issue for those living with the effects of brain
injury, however the awareness gained and the spiralled up understanding of
how we are all affected will go a long way in helping to ease the burden in a
multitude of ways.
Join in and tweet and let's share in the solution as a team, community and
country.
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Contact:
Janelle@JanelleBB.com
250 813 2962
www.TheHopeGenerator.com
July/August
2016
John Simpson Presented with BC Medal of Good Citizenship
John Simpson (middle) was presented with the BC Medal of Good Citizenship on May 31, 2016 by Laurie Throness, MLA for
Chilliwack-Hope, (left) during a ceremony at the Chilliwack Brain Injury Drop-In Centre. John was joined by his lovely wife Morna
(right), family, friends, colleagues and members of the drop-in to acknowledge his significant contributions to the brain injury
community over the last thirty-five years.
Emcee for the ceremony Carol Paetkau, FVBIA Executive Director, made the following comments during the event. “The Medal of
Good Citizenship recognizes those who are changing their community for the better and who have acted in a particularly generous,
kind or self-sacrificing manner for the common good. Recipients for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship have made exceptional
contributions to the well-being of their communities through long-term efforts without expectation of reward. These statements
describe John Simpson to a tee. He is the epitome of a good citizen. John has volunteered an estimated 16,000 hours over the past
35 years to build supports and services for people with acquired brain injuries. John and his wife Morna started a brain injury
conference in the 1980’s that spawned a movement to improve quality of care for people with brain injuries in British Columbia.
John’s passion and drive has been instrumental in the creation of the Brain Injury Association of BC, the Pacific Coast Brain Injury
Conference, Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association and most recently, the Brain Injury Alliance along with many other services and
supports.
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He has created and nurtured a wide-spread community for people with brain injuries in this Province. Although many people give
generously of their time and skills, I believe most will agree that John’s contribution to this cause has been exceptional. Thank you
John, for your passion, determination, mentorship, inspiration and congratulations on this well-deserved award.”
July/August
2016
A Day in the Life with Kat Gordon
It would be easy to give Kat Gordon a shout-out about taking a basket of lemons and making a giant pitcher of lemonade. She has a
history of overcoming adversity and moving on through life. Overcoming a brain tumour, celebrating 5-years of sobriety, ongoing
volunteering and fundraising, looking after others, giving back and paying forward…that should be enough to take anyone down,
but Kat keeps going. Kat has a natural talent for encouraging and motivating others to be healthy and conquer their goals. It can be
hard to catch up with her as she zips around Langley in workout attire racking up steps on her FitBit, volunteering in the community,
looking after family and friends or sending inspirational and motivational notes to her FitBit Buddies to keep them moving. She
reminds us that being healthy, happy and fit is a choice. She walks the talk!
Overcoming self-doubt after a brain injury is an ongoing challenge as brain injury often changes how we think and function. Most
people hold the dream of returning to work as the pinnacle of recovery. For many, that particular dream fades and new dreams
become realities. Kat’s latest adventure requires a big dose of courage as she joins Curves in Langley (Kat is on the right in the photo
below) as a part-time employee. Mirella Mykle, owner of the Curves Langley location, believes in being an Equal Opportunity
Employer and demonstrated that commitment by providing Kat with extra time for training to accommodate the challenges with
slower thought processing and memory. Kat notes that both Mirella and Nina Barry (manager) have been extremely supportive of
her success and offer a very positive and friendly environment.
On reflection, Kat notes that it has been a slow road since 2001, but now it’s a comfortable speed ahead! Over the years she learned
that “it’s VERY important for those with brain injury challenges to "pace not race" to avoid the face plant of disappointment in
themselves.” The most important lessons learned in staying healthy are to rest when needed and “get out of your own way.” Kat
also learned a lot about setting boundaries and practicing self-love. She feels blessed for all the opportunities and rewards that have
come her way. Note: Congratulations to Kat’s mom Roberta Gordon on being the Simpson Family Award Recipient for
2016. Ms. Gordon will receive the award at FVBIA’s annual Brain Injury Golf Classic at Redwoods on July 7, 2016.
Her final thoughts? “I always hope to be any kind of an inspiration that I can be, and also look for that inspiration in those around
me. We ALL have something to share!”
We would love to hear more stories about overcoming obstacles after brain injury and who/what has been your best support in
moving forward. Feel free to contact Jill at jkoppang@shaw.ca to share those stories.
Curves
https://www.curves.com/
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Now when you join, you not only get the 30minute strength training workout that Curves is
known for, you’ll get unlimited access to all new
classes† that improve your balance, stability and
core strength. Our classes† range from low to
high intensity, which means there’s always a
program that works for you.
July/August
2016
"Pay it Forward": Healthy Lifestyles for ABI
Current Scheduled Activities
Mondays
Fridays
Mill Lake Walking Group / “Adopt-a-Park” Program
Indoor Walking at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Thursday, July 14
Thursday, August 18
Thursday, August 25
Special Upcoming Activities
Ladies’ Group – “Relationships and Boundaries - Part 2”
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Remember to check out the Special Needs Access Program through Abbotsford's Parks, Recreation & Culture Department
Qualified individuals with a permanent disability can receive a 50% discount on admissions, drop-in, tickets and membership at our
local recreation centres. This is a great way to save money while maintaining your good health and being active in the community.
You apply for this program only once, and the benefits last for your lifetime!
The PRC Subsidy Program has changed. If you qualify for this annual program (which is still basedon your residency and income
level), you can now receive FREE admission to swimming, skating, drop-in fitness and you can receive a discount on some other
programs as well!
We have some great new activities planned for the coming months. For more information on these and the programs described
above, please contact Joy at 604-897-1563. Please call with ideas for new activities, too!
Please call with ideas for new activities, too!
ARTWORKS:
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity please call Mary at
604-897-1452 or email: memmckee@telus.net.
PEER SUPPORT:
Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association always
has something happening around the Valley
every week!
Check out the end of the newsletter for
activity calendars as well as contact
information for various programs and
addresses of drop in centres.
We know there’s lots on there but take a
highlighter to the ones you are interested in
and come join us!
Peer support is a process in which survivors of an acquired brain injury
offer support to their peers. This four-five week program is designed
for those participants who want to “Give Back” by listening to others
while, at the same time offering support and encouragement. Many of
you are doing this now.
The program will add to your skills while assisting each participant to
develop better communication and problem solving skills.
For further information, please contact Mary at 604-897-1452 or
email: memmckee@telus.net.
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FVBIA Monthly Activity
Calendars
July/August
2016
Featured Donor – Harry Snyders
A special thank you goes out to FVBIA Board President
Harry Snyders (pictured left at FVBIA 2014 Gala) for all of
his support throughout the years.
Harry has been on the board of directors for 15 years and
has been either Vice President or President for the
majority of them.
He is generous with his time, sponsorship and support of
all of FVBIA’s activities. Thank you Harry!
Brain Injury Alliance Funding
Let us know what you need. Are you interested in
being part of a Caregiver’s Coffee and Chat or would
you like short information sessions on Self Care, Brain
Injury Basics, Caregiver Burnout, Communication etc.?
Please contact Mary McKee at 604-897-1452 or Jill
Koppang 604-557-1913 to share your thoughts or to
find out more about our Family Focus Groups.
Social Media
Want to stay on top of current research, news
articles, inspirational stories/quotes and FVBIA
activities? We are sending out fewer emails and
are putting some great articles and research
information out on social media instead.
Like our facebook page
www.facebook.com/FVBIA and/or join us on
twitter @fvbi and stay in touch! Check out our
website too! www.fvbia.org. The website has a
twitter feed and is linked to our facebook page.
A number of people with brain injuries experience balance
and dizziness symptoms and were keenly interested in
learning more about managing symptoms.
The Exercise & Your Brain Program was developed specifically
for FVBIA by Adele Ritch, BCRPA Registered Personal Trainer.
This group exercise program aims to improve quality of life,
increase independence and confidence, and reduce the risk
of falling by improving the three systems that affect posture vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive. Four weekly sessions
were provided in April and included activities that focused on
balance, coordination, memory, strength, and functional
activities.
Participants met as a group to complete the 2015 PAR-Q+
and Medical Clearance Forms with staff support. This group
activity combined life skills around completing complex
forms as well as increasing awareness of personal health
issues that could be addressed through lifestyle and habit
changes. Health and wellness coaching was provided for
people struggling with chronic health issues.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial assistance of the
Government of British Columbia and the support of the Brain
Injury Alliance.
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Are you a caregiver looking for more
support?
Thanks to the generous support of the Brain Injury Alliance
with financial assistance from the Government of British
Columbia, many new groups and programs are running
throughout the Valley including the Exercise and Your Brain
program (pictured on the right).
July/August
2016
Exercise and Your Brain: “Balance Class”
Back by popular demand! A second session of Balance Classes
returned to Langley and was well attended by people
interested in continuing to improve balance issues.
“People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) commonly report
problems with balance. Between 30% and 65% of people with
TBI suffer from dizziness and disequilibrium (lack of balance
while sitting or standing) at some point in their recovery.
Dizziness includes symptoms such as lightheadedness, vertigo
(the sensation that you or your surroundings are moving), and
imbalance.”
(http://www.msktc.org/lib/docs/Factsheets/TBI_Balance_Pro
blems_and_TBI.pdf)
Exercise and Your Brain: Balance Class, designed and led by
Adele Ritch (BCRPA Registered Personal Trainer), is a group
exercise program focused on improving quality of life,
increasing independence and confidence and reducing the risk
of falling. The program aims to improve the three systems
that affect posture-vestibular, visual and proprioceptive.
While exercise is beneficial to everyone, research continues to
show particular gains for those with brain injuries and other
cognitive impairments. Each class includes activities that focus
on balance, coordination, memory, strength and functional
activities. Each session provides different challenges in a safe,
fun environment. Participants cheer each other on and
celebrate successes.
Young at Arts Camp
August 15 – 19, 2016
Blue Heron Reserve
The Young at Arts Summer Camp is for kids from 6 -15
years of age that have a close family member with an
acquired bran injury or they themselves have an
acquired brain injury.
The camp will run from August 15- 19, from 10:00 am to
2:00 p.m. out at the Blue Heron Reserve and features art
classes, education about local environment and wildlife,
scavenger hunts, and games.
Please contact Freddy at 604557-1913 for more
information and registration.
This camp is supported with financial assistance from
the Government of BC and Infinity Health.
Stay tuned for information on Infinity Health’s
Fundraiser to support this program.
Feedback from Participants:
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“The best things for me are to keep my head up and focus
on something in front of me and the hip hinge EVERY time I
sit or stand. I have had a small improvement in my
balance.”
“Things I’ve learned so far include keeping my eyes focused
on a target ahead of me helps me stay balanced”
“The “hip hinge” is super important as it uses your big leg
muscles rather than putting all the load on your knees”
“Exercise and movement increases blood flow to the
brain....never a bad thing!”
“I discovered my sense of balance was not as good as I
thought and I now have things to focus on for
improvement”
For more information, contact
Koppang atFax: 604-850-2527 Email: info@fvbia.org Website: www.fvbia.org
Phone:Jill
604-557-1913
Jkoppang@shaw.ca
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Funding for Exercise and Your Brain: Balance Class is provided
through the Brain Injury Alliance with financial support from
the Government of British Columbia.
July/August
2016
Seeking Volunteers!
Chair Yoga
FVBIA’s “Pay it Forward”: Healthy Lifestyles for ABI
and Mari Newell, RN, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor
Program Goals: To learn calming breath, to reduce
your tension, to improve your posture, strength and
range of motion, and to gain an improved sense of
well-being!
DAYS:
TIME:
PLACE
COST:
Thursdays – August 18 and 25, 2016
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Trinity Memorial United Church
33737 George Ferguson Way
(at Montrose), Abbotsford, BC
$1 per session
**Please wear comfortable clothing and bring drinking
water.
Abbotsford Berrybeat Festival – July 9 & 10th
Abbotsford Air Show August 12, 13, & 14th
Thanks to the generous support of the Brain Injury Alliance
with financial support of the Government of BC, FVBIA is able
to do prevention booths at both the Berrybeat Festival and
the Abbotsford Air show this year. Come out and pay us a
visit. There will be games and prizes for the kids and a
chance to enter a free ballot to win a “Nakamura” Kids bike.
The purchase of this bike was possible due to the generosity
of the Brain Injury Alliance and Sport Chek, Chilliwack.
We are looking for volunteers for Saturday’s booth at the
Berry Festival and for all three days at the Abbotsford Air
show.
Please contact Freddy at the office for more details. 604-5571913 or info@fvbia.org
**Please PRE-REGISTER. Call Joy at 604-897-1563.
Funding is provided through the Brain Injury Alliance
with financial support from the Government of British
Columbia.
Chuck Jung Associates – Psychological and Counselling Services
Vancouver: (Main Office)
Surrey:
Abbotsford:
1001 – 805 W. Broadway
232 – 7164 120th St. St
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1K1
260 – 2655 Clearbrook Rd
Chilliwack:
Langley:
201 – 45625 Hodgins Ave.
206 – 20641 Logan Ave.
Scottsdale Square Bus. Ctr Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 2Y6
Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 1P2
Langley, B.C. V1M 2G5
Tel: (604) 874-6754
Surrey, B.CV3W 3M8
Tel: (604) 792-7177
Fax: (604) 874-6424
Tel: (604) 874-6754
Tel: (604) 852-7885
Tel: (604)-874-6754
Other locations in Port Coquitlam and Richmond
Website address: www.chuckjung.com
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Contact us at one of our locations for more information or to book an appointment.
July/August
2016
Chilliwack’s Road Safety Day
FVBIA was on hand at Chilliwack’s Road Safety Day on June 25, 2016 to fit
helmets and provide information on the brain and safety before people got to
ride three-wheeled Segways through the Cone Zone course. Even one of
Chilliwack’s finest stopped by to get fitted! Thanks to the City of Chilliwack for
including us!
Funding from the Brain Injury Alliance with financial support from the
Government of British Columbia has made it possible for FVBIA to step up
Prevention and Education campaigns throughout the Fraser Valley. Stop by our
Abbotsford Berrybeat Festival and Abbotsford Air Show booths this summer for
a chance to get one of our little brain icepacks and FVBIA sunglasses.
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“Wear a helmet. It’s a no-brainer!”
July/August
2016
Dear Friends;
60 people/day or 2.5 people/hour sustain a traumatic brain injury in BC
Imagine that your life has changed in an instant. You’ve just had a brain injury from a fall, a car crash, assault or stroke.
Maybe you are no longer able to do things that you used to find simple or people say you are different and stop checking
in on you. Work is disrupted, bills start to pile up and it is too confusing to figure out where to turn for help.
We can help. The Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association (FVBIA) has been providing services, opportunities, supports and
skill development for people with brain injuries throughout the Fraser Valley since 1997.
You can help too! Your membership, donations and sustaining memberships do make a tremendous difference in the
lives of people with acquired brain injuries.
Your contributions will help FVBIA continue to expand the high quality of support and services we offer to people with
brain injuries and their families, regardless of age or cause of injury.
You are helping us provide:
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Support and Skills Groups
Drop in & Community Recreation Programs
Case Management Services
Health & Wellness Groups
Prevention & Safety Education
Young & Arts Summer Camps for Children
Family Education & Support
FVBIA is a Registered Charitable Organization so your contributions are eligible for a tax receipt.
Thank you for your generous support!
Sincerely,
Carol Paetkau
Executive Director
Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association
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Harry Snyders
President
Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association
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July/August
2016
July/August
2016
These are the comments and thoughts of John Simpson not
necessarily shared by the Board and staff of Fraser Valley
Brain Injury Association.
John Simpson Editorial
I’ve been thinking over in my mind the editorials that
I have done. This time I am going to relate a couple of
true stories from my in Manchester, England in
insurance claims.
Part of the insurance investigation team I was on in
England, were retired police officers. One of the big
differences is, which I presume still exists but
certainly did away back then, was that each city had
its own police force.
There was the Manchester City Police Force, Saltford
City Police Force and so on. It was one of the retired
investigating officers that told me this funny true
story.
They realized Saltford City Police had dragged the
body along the tracks so that it was within Saltford
City limits. The whole idea was that whoever would
get there first and get to investigate would be nice
and covered up and dry during the investigation of
the scene and would get back at the station in no
time.
This case is one that I knew about personally that
happened in the very rural area in south west Ireland.
The farmer was killed when he allegedly stepped out
from the side of the road into the path of a car
traveling at a fair rate of speed, but not necessarily
speeding. What was interesting about this death was
that no insurance claim was ever filed against the
motorist who hit him and killed him.
It turned out that this motorist was in fact the owner
of a neighboring farm and knew the man. At least six
to twelve months later the widow of the man killed
married the farmer that had hit and killed her
husband. Was this the perfect murder?
FVBIA staff were at the Ryan Donaldson Memorial Hockey
Tournament in June to help spread the word about concussions in sports.
http://www.ryandonaldsonmemorial.ca/teams/?u=RYANDONALDSONMEM
ORIAL&s=hockey.
“Losing my brother is a difficult circumstance to handle. The fact that his death could
have been prevented makes it that much more agonizing. My family and I started
organizing this tournament as a simple, yet fun way to remember Ryan; however, it
has turned into much for than just some games. We want to force people to talk
about mental health and suicide. We want to raise awareness on the detrimental
effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (concussions). We want to make changes in
all contact sports regarding their treatment of concussions.
While there is still extensive research to do for the correlation of concussions to
depression and suicide, it is clear there is a potential for severe damage to the brain
due to a concussion. Players may feel the need to hide their symptoms to return to
play faster; however, this may harm them more in the long run. The mandatory
introduction of baseline testing to hockey associations, stricter return to play protocol
may help prevent the development of secondary impact syndrome, CTE and other
neurological deficits.
It is my hope that the information provided on this website and by professionals
helping with the tournament that the parents, siblings and friends of athletes battling
with concussions or depression step up and make a change. Without the support of
you my fight to introduce these changes will be difficult and may not succeed. My
family and I wish to prevent another incredible young person from an untimely and
possibly preventable death.
If you feel as passionately about these topics as I do, contact me, your coaches,
league administrators or anyone else you feel necessary and make the push for the
changes.”
– Kirsten Donaldson
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On a very wet Friday night in October, a body was
found beside a railway line running between
Manchester and Saltford. When the Manchester City
Police returned to where they thought the body was,
they walked along the line and found that for some
reason the Saltford City Police were investigating
what happened to this body.
July/August
2016
FVBIA Groups &
Drop-in Programs
Abbotsford/Mission:
Drop-In:
Wed 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. & Fri 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5:30 meal on Wednesday
103 – 2776 Bourquin Cres. W. Abbotsford
Contact Communitas 604-850-6608
Abbotsford/Mission Coffee and Chat:
Meeting on the 4th Monday of each month
201 – 2890 Garden St. Abbotsford
Contact Mary McKee 604-897-1452
Art and Photo Clubs:
We need your support!
Are you interesting in supporting Fraser Valley Brain Injury
Association’s work with people who have acquired brain injuries
and their caregivers?
An automatic monthly withdrawal from your credit card is a
simple way to do that.
Contact us about making a monthly contribution to support
FVBIA’s services and programs.
For your convenience you can also DONATE to FVBIA through
Paypal with a major credit card. Simply click on the Donate
button.
Chilliwack:
Drop-in:
Contact 604-792-6266
Tues 10:00 – 1:00 p.m., Thurs 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch at 11:30 p.m. Tuesdays
45966 Yale Rd, Chilliwack
Langley
Langley Art & Photo Clubs
Langley Coffee and Chat:
Meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month in the
Games Room at the Douglas Recreation Centre
20550 Douglas Crescent
Hope
Community Leisure Program
Contact 604-869-9494
Wed & Fri 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
19855 Owl St. Silver Creek
Drop In/Leisure Programs and Support Groups funded
in part by Fraser Health ABI Program and ICBC.
FVBIA is a registered charitable organization and can issue
Charitable Tax Receipts for eligible donations.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you to all of our advertisers!
FVBIA welcomes submissions and advertising. Please call us at
604-557-1913 for advertising rates.
The content of submissions or editorials does not necessarily
reflect the views and opinions of the FVBIA and may be edited
for length.
Ads in this newsletter are not an endorsement of services
provided by the advertisers.
This is an E-newsletter.
If you prefer to have it mailed to you,
Please call 604-557-1913 or Toll-Free 1-866-557-1913 or email
info@fvbia.org
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Chilliwack in the Now Support Group:
Contact 604-557-1913
Toll-free 1-866-557-1913
July/August
2016
Abbotsford Legacy Stories Program
You can leave both a financial and historical legacy to the community of Abbotsford by participating in the Abbotsford
Legacy Stories Program. http://www.abbotsfordcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Abbotsford-Legacy-StoriesBrochure.pdf
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By participating, you agree to leave a bequest to a fund (Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association) held by the Abbotsford
Community Foundation and your story or the story of a member of your family you wish to honour will be written and
added to the Abbotsford Legacy Book and the Abbotsford Community Foundation website.
http://www.abbotsfordcf.org/abbotsford-legacy-stories-form/
July/August
2016
Endowment funds offer permanent financial support because of the income generated through careful investment
management. The FVBIA endowment fund will benefit people with acquired brain injuries of today and tomorrow in
perpetuity.
Your contribution will leave a lasting legacy that is forever linked with Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association. Please
contact either the Abbotsford Community Foundation at 604-850-3755 Email: info@abbotsfordcf.org or FVBIA at 604557-1913 Email: info@fvbia.org if you are interested in finding out more about the Legacy Stories project and the Fraser
Valley Brain Injury Association’s Endowment Fund.
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If you are interested in donating without contributing a story, tax deductible contributions can be made to FVBIA’s
endowment fund through the Abbotsford Community Foundation.
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2016
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