Sharon Militello • October 13, 2026

Join the Pennsylvania Brain Injury Coalition for Brain Injury Awareness Day at the PA Capitol October 21

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Sharon Militello

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October 13, 2026

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The Pennsylvania Brain Injury Coalition is hosting a day of purpose, education, and advocacy in Harrisburg. The day includes inspirational speakers whose lives were permanently changed after sustaining a brain injury. Their stories reveal the reality of how fast life can shift and how critical proper support, services, and awareness truly are.


Visit the Brain Injury Association's website for complete details, including agenda items.


If you plan to attend, please reach out to Melissa Carmen and tell her how many people are attending in your party. Let's make this year the biggest brain injury advocacy year yet!

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