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Are you interested in making a difference and helping people with brain injuries? The Brain Injury Association of Michigan has a variety of ways for you to get involved: gifts, sponsorships, donations, and financial planning.

Every gift is important. Your contribution will enable the Brain Injury Association of Michigan to support the many programs and services offered to persons with brain injury and their families.

Your support will provide the Association with the necessary funds to continue to expand its programs.


How to Make A Donation

There are many different ways to help.

  • Cash Gift
  • Memorial - Honor someone living or deceased, or celebrate an occasion of graduation, promotion, or a birthday with a gift.
  • Matching Gifts - Many employers want to support the charitable causes that are of interest to their employees.
  • Pledge - A pledge of any amount and on any schedule may be made.
  • Bequest - Designate the Association as a recipient of part of your estate. Call for information
  • Stocks - By contributing stock, you may receive tax advantages. Call for information
  • Insurance - Designate the Association as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Call for information

Monetary donations to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan is responsibly managed and carefully allocated. If you have any questions, please call the office at (810) 229-5880 ext. 17. The Brain Injury Association of Michigan is a not-for-profit that has been designated a 501(c)(3) agency. Gifts to the Association are tax deductible.

The Association is registered with the State of Michigan’s Attorney General’s Charitable Trust section (MICS 12846). All forms are available by contacting the Association (via e-mail or by phone at (810) 229-5880). As a convenience to our website visitors, a number of our forms are available for download and printing as word files.

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Legacy Society

In 1999, the Brain Injury Association of Michigan's Legacy Society was established. Annually, the Society recognizes its newest contributing members at the Spring Tribute Dinner. In addition, selected individuals who have contributed to the brain injury field, or have shown a demonstrated leadership in working to improve lives of persons with brain injuries or their families are selected as an honorary member.

Goal: To develop a perpetual fund from which the investment income will provide the financial base of operation support for the organization.

Objectives:

  • Develop an endowment
  • Provide funds to support the Brain Injury Association of Michigan's general operations or as directed by its board of directors
  • Promote the visibility and growth of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan
  • Recognize major donors and contributors

To become a member: An individual or family is welcome to join the Society. There are no requirements for joining other than a willingness to support the mission and programs of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, as well as the desire to contribute financially as described by the financial categories.

Financial Categories:

  • $3,000 – 9,999
  • $10,000 – 24,999
  • $25,000 and greater

How to Become a Member

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan is a non-profit membership organization with opportunities for membership at the supporting, contributing or sustaining member level. If you are interested in becoming a member, please print out a membership form (the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this file).

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Legacy Society Members

The following individuals are members of the Legacy Society. Their support and dedication to the goals of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan is deeply appreciated.

Congratulations to the following 2008 Legacy Award Recipients

Community Service & Leadership Award

William Buccalo

Thomas J. Constand

Jim & Kiki Constand instilled in their son the value of service, community, and family. Tom continues to weave these values into his work. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management from Michigan State University.

Tom is a principal in the firm of StarrConstand Business Communications. He actively counsels clients in specific areas of strategic communications planning, brand development, event marketing, sponsorship portfolio management and public, media and community relations.

His passion and commitment to the cause of brain injury has had an enormous impact. Tom believes that we all need to be advocates for those affected by brain injury. He has written talking points that have been used across the nation to help leaders and policy makers understand the heart-wrenching nature of traumatic brain injury. His hard work has paid off and he has been a big part in moving the awareness movement forward.

Tom serves on the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of America and is Vice-Chairperson for Program Outcomes. He played an integral role in the development of the LAPS Walk for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. His volunteer service extends to other boards such as the Economic Club of Detroit. Tom was influential in the development of materials that were used to secure Super Bowl XL and the 2009 NCAA Men’s Final Four for the City of Detroit.

His family is very important. Tom has been married to Debbie for twenty-eight years and they have two beautiful children, Thomas and Stephanie. He thanks his parents and sister, Tina for all their love and encouragement
.

Professional Service Award

Joeseph Richert

Heidi Reyst, Ph.D.

Harvey & Sally Reyst taught Heidi at a young age the importance of working hard. Their commitment to a solid work ethic definitely shaped Heidi into the person she is today. Her parents made sacrifices to assure that Heidi had the education, experiences and skills to be successful in life.

Heidi attributes her growth as a person to the stellar education that she received at Kalamazoo College.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College. Her Master of Philosophy and Doctorate in Applied Social Psychology were earned at The George Washington University.

Presently, Heidi is the Systems Director for Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers. She has held various positions at Rainbow beginning her career as a Rehabilitation Assistant. As a leader, Heidi emphasizes collaboration, trust, and empathy. Heidi works diligently to help those whose lives and dreams have been irrevocably changed due to their injuries.

Volunteer service is something that Heidi does not shy away from. She carefully chooses activities where she feels her contributions will make a difference. The Brain Injury Association of Michigan has benefited from Heidi’s talents at the Annual Conference, Golf Outings and Legacy Society Dinners. It is not uncommon to see Heidi using her photography skills to capture special memories at events. In addition, Heidi is an active member of BIA of America’s American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists (AACBIS) governing board. She was instrumental in the development of the Essential Brain Injury Guide, designed an AACBIS lapel pin and has written several issues of the AACBIS newsletter.

Heidi thanks her parents for being great role models and for their love.

Inducted Members

Dotty Harnden-Creedon (1999)
Vince Schoenrock (1999)
Patti McRoberts (2005)
Dennis Rzadkowolski (2005)

Honorary Members

Clinical/Professional

Mitchell Rosenthal, Ph.D. (1999)
Alexa I. Canady, MD (2000)
Wayne J. Miller, Esq. (2001)
Maureen Alterman (2002)
Owen Z. Perlman, MD (2003)
Patricia A Moylan, Ph.D. (2004)
George Sinas, JD. (2005)
James Cole, MSW, ACSW (2006)
Joseph C Richert, (2007)
Heidi Reyst, Ph.D. (2008)

Community Service and Leadership

Dennis Rzadkowolski (1999)
Claudia L. Osborn, DO (2000)
Anthony J. Filippis (2001)
Sam & Faye Kassab (2002)
Dr. Joseph & Jean Richert (2003)
Dorothea Wilson (2004)
Lynn Brouwers, MS,CRC,CBIS-CE(2005)
Bill & Jan Warrington (2006)
William R Buccalo (2007)
Thomas J. Constand (2008)

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan's Development Committee actively seeks nominations throughout the October – December time frame each year. However, Nominations may be made throughout the year.

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Exceptional Operating Support

 The Brain Injury Association of Michigan wishes to acknowledge the individuals or corporations whose combined contributions of $5,000 or more during 2006 helped support operational expenses. These contributions aided in providing quality services and programs throughout the state.

The Society expresses a heartfelt thanks to:

Gold (Contributing $10,000 and greater)

Autoliv - North America
Metro Detroit Volvo Dealers
Eisenhower Center
Hope Network
The Lighthouse
Miller
Rainbow Rehab
DMC - Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Riversbend
Sinas Dramis
Special Tree
Spectrum Health

Silver (Contributing $7,500 - $9,999)

Dignitas, Inc

Health Partners, Inc.
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Michigan Department of Community Health
St John NRS

Bronze (Contributing $5,000 - $7,499)

Acclaimed Home Care
Broe Rehabilitation
Dotty Harnden-Creedon
Guardian Angel Health Care, Inc.
KC Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Kill & Associates
Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
Vincent Schoenrock
The Lakeland Center
Unique Options, LLC

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Get Involved

We welcome your involvement with Brain Injury Association of Michigan in any or all of the ways that are listed below.

Become a Member

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan is a non-profit membership organization with opportunities for membership at the supporting, contributing or sustaining member level. If you are interested in becoming a member, please print out a membership form (the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this file).

Volunteer Opportunities

Become involved in your area or statewide! A variety of volunteer opportunities are available to meet the Association’s mission and vision. Brain Injury Association of Michigan volunteers work on:

  • Health fairs
  • Public awareness
  • Information and Resources
  • Administrative support
  • Prevention activities
  • The opportunities are limitless!

Chapter and Support Group Leadership

Providing opportunities for local support to people with brain injuries, family members and friends is a founding principle of the Association. The Association's goal is to have Chapter and Support Group availability statewide. For information on starting a local group in your area, contact the Association office at info@biami.org

Join a Committee

The Association has several committees that provide advice and oversight for many of the activities of the Association. If you are interested in learning more about the committees of the Association, please contact us at info@biami.org 

Join the Legislative Network

Join the Legislative Network. We need your help! The Brain Injury Association of Michigan has an active Legislative Network of people concerned about brain injury that we keep informed of current policy matters. We rely on people like you to contact their legislators to discuss how policies may help or harm people with brain injury. For more information, go to our Advocacy page or Join the Legislative Network.

Share a Contact

Do you have contact with a Corporation or Foundation that will help support the Brain Injury Association of Michigan to provide services to thousands of individuals and families each year?

Relationships are important when seeking support for the vital services of the Association. If you have a contact (s) that you believe can assist and/or support our fundraising effort, please call the office at (810) 229-5880 and ask to speak with Michael F. Dabbs (mdabbs@biami.org).

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Golf!

East Golf Outing

25th Annual Eastern Grand Invitational Golf Outing
Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Click here to download the full registration brochure

Join us at the Brain Injury Association of Michigan's 25th Annual Eastern Grand Invitational Golf Outing. Each year, for the past twenty-four years, this golf outing has been one of our major fundraising events to benefit the Association. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and all of its statewide chapters.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
10:00 AM Shotgun Start
The Inn at St. John's (formerly St. John's Golf & Conference Center)
Plymouth, Michigan


 
West Golf Outing

17th Annual Harvey Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Outing
Thursday, July 24, 2008

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Join us at the 17th Annual Harvey Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Outing. Each year, for the past 16 years, this golf outing has been one of our major fundraising events to benefit the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. The proceeds from the Western Michigan Regional Golf Outing will benefit the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and its three Western Michigan Chapters in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Muskegon.

Opportunities to win:

  • $1,000 in cash
  • Laptop computer
  • Lexus Weekend Package
  • 50+ raffle prizes

July 24, 2008
10:00 am Shotgun Start
8:30 am Registration
Boulder Creek Golf Club
Belmont, Michigan
(Just 10 minutes North of Grand Rapids)

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