Sharon Militello • October 23, 2026

Strong Turnout at the Capitol Fuels Momentum for Brain Injury Advocacy (includes videos)

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Sharon Militello

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October 23, 2026

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A Brain Injury Awareness Rally took place at the Capitol on October 21, to advocate for better resources, advanced research, increased funding, and a more inclusive community. Speakers included BI Caucus Co-chairs Senator Frank Farry, Senator Tim Kearney, PA State Rep. Ann Flood, Rep. Tim Briggs, as well as brain injury survivor Bobby Apgar, and RCPA President and CEO Richard Edley. Also in attendance was Melissa Dehoff, RCPA Director of Rehabilitation Services.


See video footage of Brain Injury Awareness Day in the Rotunda:

Video: https://vimeo.com/1238065571?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci


See video footage of the Brain Injury Lived Experience Panel:

Video: https://vimeo.com/1238135583


#biawareness #braininjuryawareness

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