My team
My team
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts
Total raised: $12,752.96
Goal: $40,500.00
Visit team pageMy Story…
On Thanksgiving eve 2024, I suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after a freak fall in my driveway. I spent one month in a coma, waking up on Christmas day. In Rehab, I had to relearn how to eat, think, speak, and begin to walk again. I have aphasia, so I continue to work on my speech in therapy constantly. I am immensely grateful for my family, they are the reason I am here today.
My daughter, Kate Gaffey, ran the Falmouth Road Race for BIAMA in summer 2025. She ran for me, and to help so many others affected by brain injury. I watched her train hard and it helped me train hard along side her. Seeing all of the runners, it inspired me. I said to myself, "I am going to do that next summer, I am going to run". I am beyond excited to run on behalf of the Brain Injury Association. I am excited to show people that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and there is always a next goal to work towards.
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Thank you for coming to my page to make a donation toward my efforts to support the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA)!
BIA-MA strives to create a better future for all those affected by brain injury. The purpose of the organization is to educate the public on the risk and impact of brain injury, to promote programs that educate and prevent those injuries, to advocate for improved legislation, and to offer support and resources to individuals with brain injuries, their caregivers, and their families.
Together, we are the VOICE OF BRAIN INJURY!
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24 | Ginine Penney-Parrino | $55.35 |
| Mar 24 | Jeff and Rebecca Jones | $55.35 |
| Mar 24 | Gwen Lemire | $55.35 |
| Mar 24 | Tim Kastrinelis | $109.85 |
| Mar 23 | Ron and Patty Chisholm | $109.85 |
| Mar 23 | Rick Alpern | $109.85 |
| Mar 23 | Jack and Michelle Rybicki | $55.35 |
| Mar 23 | Gretchen & Walter | $109.85 |
| Mar 23 | Quinn and Mary | $55.35 |
| Mar 23 | Dan Mullaney | $28.10 |
