Name: Robert (Bob) B., “Grandpa Bob” to Brittany B. and husband of Betty B.

City: Tempe, AZ

Brain Injury: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI). I was at Rainbow Valley flying on a hang glider. I had never flown there before. The glider malfunctioned when I was being towed. The tow rope pressed down on the control bar and caused the glider to dive down into the ground, causing a TBI.

Explanation of mask:  The indentation is representing the area of impact. It knocked me out and I was evacuated by helicopter to the hospital. The red lines show my hair and where it was cut. The green link indicates the injured and uninjured side. I feel FRUSTRATED because I can’t go hang-gliding. It continues to frustrate me that I do not have control over my money and that I am bossed around and DO NOT HAVE INDEPENDENCE. It frustrates me that doctors and others put labels on my capabilities, like not being able to drive.