BJ Smith was gravely injured after being thrown from an ATV in 2005. Multiple brain surgeries led to his therapy and now 20 years later, he has returned to Memorial Hermann to inspire other patients and their families. Like so many others, BJ had to learn again to walk, talk and even feed himself. Since then, BJ and his mother started a non-profit that brings awareness to brain injuries and various therapies, including art.
Smith met with patients and caregivers inside TIRR Memorial Hermann and talked about the importance of a positive attitude, patience and perseverance. Throughout his recovery, he found that art has helped him endure.
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury every 9 seconds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million persons sustain a traumatic brain injury annually. For more information on various forms of brain injury you can log into our Memorial Hermann traumatic Brain Injury page. You can also find a list of Brain injury Myths and facts here. March is observed nationally as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
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