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Engaged participants in self awareness and healing techniques with a focus on
mindfulness. Our specialized curriculum offered opportunities for increased leadership.
“It has been inspiring to see people grow and step into different roles
each year. This amazing space encourages people to shine~ to believe in
themselves and contribute to this family in incredible ways.”
-LYB Team Member
Empowered participants to contribute their skills to LYB educational resources and
to share the retreat’s brain-healthy lifestyle tools and strategies with their families
and communities.
“I’ve started to figure things out, understanding that it doesn’t have to be
so hard. I’m realizing that I have a lot more power than I have been
thinking I have had, and realizing I’m not as alone as I was.”
-Retreat participant
Inspired awareness and participation from family and friends. Using the power of story,
our retreat family raised over $35,000 from 435 generous donors as part of our
Vermont Marathon campaign. Participants then took part in two days of race events to
achieve personal goals and showcase both individual and community resilience
and support.
“The Retreat is so special. It is raw and honest reflection about the impact
of a brain injury on survivors and their support networks, but it is also an
incredible symbol of hope and resilience.”
-Retreat participant
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