The Brain Energy Support Team would like to pay our respects and give our thanks for the sacrifice and service of our brave servicemembers on this poignant holiday. We honor you today (and every day) with great appreciation and remembrance. Finally, as a reminder, Our BEST Space and the BEST Learning Center in University Place, (more…)
Mark your summer calendars, make your plans and start packing your bags! Our 2015 summer camping experiences are back and we think they’ll be the BEST ever.
With the natural beauty and splendor of two stunning locations in Washington State setting the scene, be prepared to be treated to some enriching experiences this summer.
From July 20 to 26, travel to Eastern Washington to gorgeous North Skookum Lake to join other campers for Brain Injury Camp 2015. Now in it’s eighth year of operation, this week-long camping opportunity features engaging activities, workshops, support circles and so much more. Check out this short video to get a little taste of what this camp adventure looks like!
To get more information about this camp, visit braininjurycamp.org.
In the month of August, we head westward to the BEST Dash Point State Park Camp 2015! This annual camp experience is set in beautiful and iconic Dash Point State Park. The camping experience begins at 2:30 p.m . August 9 and runs through 1 p.m. on August 15. Take in the glorious surroundings while relaxing and enjoying friends. Here’s a video to inspire you!
For questions or more information about this camp, email BEST at admin@brainenergysupportteam.org.
To add to the fun, BEST Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Penny Condoll and BEST Executive Director, Gloria Kraegel, will be posting pictures and more throughout their excellent camping adventures. Join the campaign, “Penny and Gloria’s Excellent Adventures 2015” (#PGEA2015) to see the latest and the greatest from the road.
And now for something completely different (and delicious)! Read on.
Sometimes, the act of wandering is a very good thing. This week, watch as we explore and wander a little into the realms of outdoor adventure! We have some fun things planned. Stay tuned! Without further ado, here’s the weekly schedule information. NOTE: Our BEST Space and the BEST Learning will be CLOSED in (more…)
“Film can bring personal stories to life while challenging the stigma, isolation, and social inequities people with disabilities routinely experience.” –Cheryl Green, StoryMinders Interested in seeing film and art in a new way? Looking to celebrate uniquely-told personal stories that uplift, motivate and inspire? Ready to laugh, smile and enjoy some great conversations? Well, the (more…)
We are bringing you our quote of the week a day early for a very special reason. Whether you’re a biological mom, adoptive mom, foster mom, pet mom or honorary mom, we wish you the very BEST today and every day! Here’s what’s happening at Our BEST Space for the week of May 11, 2015 (more…)
Today, the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) pays tribute to an extraordinary person who touched many lives in the brain injury community throughout the nation. Ralph William Shields played key roles in brain injury advocacy. As a brain injury survivor himself, he was an advocate for disability rights at the local, state and national levels, (more…)