A HUGE BIAPH THANK YOU TO...

OUR GENEROUS BIAPH BENEFACTORS FOR THEIR PAST AND ONGOING SUPPORT!

We would like to extend our great thanks to Michael Bennett and his colleagues at the Toronto law firm, Thomson, Rogers for their dedicated and generous support. The Toronto personal injury lawyers at Thomson, Rogers have successfully represented traumatic brain injury victims and their families for over 70 years. For more information, visit their website at www.thomsonrogers.com

Thank you to Sandev Singh Purewal and Pace Law Firm for their generous support. Sandev has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2007 and is the Chair of the Peel Helmets on Kids Project. In 2008, the Helmets on Kids Project raised funds to donate 500 children's bicycle helmets to the Peel Children's Safety Village. Pace Law Firm has represented traumatic brain injury clients across Ontario through their offices located in Toronto, Scarborough, Collingwood and Owen Sound. For more information, call 416-734-0402 or visit their website at www.pacepersonalinjury.com

Thank you to Gary Will and the partners and associates of Will Barristers for their generous support over the past five years. Gary Will has been on the Board of Directors since 2003 and is currently Vice-President of the Association. Will Barristers have represented traumatic brain injury clients across Ontario through their offices located in Oakville, Toronto, Huntsville, Midland, Orillia and Lindsay. For more information, visit their website: www.willbarristers.com

Traumatic brain injury can result in a host of life long challenges to both the affected individual and immediate family. The law firm of Shekter Dychtenberg understands how a single event can change lives in an instant. With over 50 years combined experience, Richard Shekter and Alden Dychtenberg are committed to fighting for those confronted with the challenges resulting from brain injury. Through Alden Dychtenberg's contribution as a BIAPH Board member and Shekter Dychtenberg's sponsorship and support of BIAPH events such as the Holiday Party and Bowl-a-Thon, we salute and honour the dedicated individuals at BIAPH and the many families they assist. For more information about Shekter Dychtenberg, visit http://braininjury.shekter.com or call 416-941-9995 for a free personal visit and consultation.

Lawlor Therapy Support Services Inc. provides a broad range of services for individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury, who require one-on-one support. Our focus is on functional activities, life skills, and cognitive remediation. We compliment services provided by an interdisciplinary team in the client's community, school or work place. BIAPH commends Lawlor Therapy Support Services Inc. for their dedication and ongoing support. Through their generosity, clients are able to participate in our yearly holiday party and bowl-a-thon. Laura Gridel has in the past served as president on our board; in addition, other members of the "Lawlor Team" have continued to be an integral part of the BIAPH support network. For more information, visit their website: www.lawlortherapy.com

The Law firm of Carranza Barristers and Solicitors provides invaluable assistance guiding you in recovering fair compensation for the disruption incurred to your life, health and income. Carranza provides Personal Injury services in over 18 languages and graciously donates the design, translation, printing and distribution of BIAPH's information brochures. For more information, please visit their website at www.carranza.on.ca or call 1-877-633-1065 for a FREE consultation with a qualified caring professional. "We speak your language, we live your culture."

Independent Rehabilitation Services Inc. (IRSI) has provided BIAPH with office space for several years in addition to providing us with use of their boardroom for meeting and training sessions when needed. In the past year, IRSI has sponsored and facilitated two Brain Basics courses in Peel and Halton. BIAPH's sincere gratitude goes out to IRSI and their staff for their ongoing support and commitment. For more information about IRSI, visit their website: www.irsionline.com