People living with the effects of brain injury continue to face systemic barriers and challenges in their every day lives.

Here is what we are doing to raise awareness.

brain injury can happen to anyone

🎨 2022 Expressive Art Show

Featuring the work of over 30 artists who live with brain injury at venues throughout Toronto.

Virtual and in-person exhibits!

Find out about:

  • Art Show Venues, HERE.
  • Virtual Show, HERE
  • Virtual Closing Ceremony, HERE.
Presented by our Corporate Platinum Sponsor
PIA Law

Mayor John Tory Proclaims June is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Read the City of Toronto Proclamation, HERE.

Green & Blue Lit CN Tower

On June 3rd, help us spread awareness about this condition which over 500,000 people in Ontario live with. At sundown, find a spot to view the CN Tower – take a picture and post it on social media with your own message of #baininjuryawareness!

Watch out for a standard light show which will run for 8 minutes at the top of every hour, followed by another light show on the half hour!
View the night lighting online at: https://www.cntower.ca/#earthcams

Hashtags:

#ShineALightOnBrainInjury #BrainInjuryinthe6ix

Tag BIST:
Facebook: @BrainInjurySocietyTO 
Twitter: @BrainInjuryTO
Instagram: @brainInjurytoronto
TikTok: @braininjurytoronto
Linked In: Brain Injury Society of Toronto

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Toronto

Check out our booth at Pride Toronto – the weekend of June 24 and 25th!

Learn More About Brain Injury

Brain Injury and Homelessness

Over 50% of the homeless population
lives with brain injury.
Find out more, HERE.

symptoms can include

Living with the effects of brain injury is
like using a broken phone you can’t replace. Watch our 47 second video and learn more, HERE.

Faces of Brain Injury - Derek

Learn about the stories of people
who live with brain injury, HERE.

Brain Injury 101 - Image of different parts of the brain

Get the facts on Acquired Brain Injury, HERE.