The Spoon Theory

Here’s a great article that really captures the essence of living with an invisible/chronic illness or condition. While it was written by a woman who has lupus, it definitely is applicable to the brain injury community, too. Check it out by clicking this LINK.   BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0

BEST Founder Penny Condoll Receives Award for Work in the Community

Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Penny Condoll, was honored yesterday for her outstanding contributions to the community by U.S. Senator, Patty Murray,  at the 20th Annual Golden Tennis Shoes Awards Luncheon held in Seattle.  This prestigious award recognizes individuals who make a difference in the lives of others and their communities. (more…)

Brain Injury Awareness Month News You Can Use

Here at the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we strive to bring you interesting and engaging news stories, articles, links and stories that you can use. As we kick off Brain Injury Awareness Month, here’s just a sample of some news stories and information making the rounds locally and nationally. From our Twitter feed: Former (more…)

Local Author Shares Inspirational Story, Special Reception Planned at BEST in March

Mia Dalene Marcum-McCoy  is more than a survivor. The author, mother of two, philanthropist and renowned raw food chef is also an individual living with a traumatic brain injury. And while by definition, she “survived” some challenging experiences and events, she took her healing and life path on an unexpected but extraordinary journey. She learned (more…)

BEST Featured in Pierce County Newspaper for Project Efforts Supporting Troops

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) was in the news! BEST was recognized in the City of University Place Headlines (the official city newspaper publication) for our role in the community letter writing/care package campaign late last year to honor the courage and sacrifice of servicemembers in the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), (more…)

Holiday Survival Tips for Individuals with Brain Injury

On the eve of Thanksgiving and with the rest of the holiday season about to kick off, this article from brain injury information and resource experts, Lash & Associates Publishing, was published on their website blog a few years back about managing the holidays with a brain injury and it is spot on, Feel free to (more…)