Name: Chad’s Family. Caregivers to Chad A.

City: Gilbert, AZ

Brain Injury: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI). Chad suffered a TBI 27 years ago, in a car accident, one in which many of us were involved.

Explanation of mask:  “BEAUTIFUL CHAOS”

No other title seems to fit what our family experienced that fateful day and the DAILY CHAOS that has followed. Our mask represents how our lives were FOREVER CHANGED; the thoughts, emotions and feelings we experience every day. FRUSTRATIONS with fighting for insurance coverage, WORRY AND STRESS to remember every doctor appointment. OVERWHELMED assisting Chad with his daily needs and activities. FEAR and ANXIETY for what the future holds for him. HELPLESS when he is upset, hurting, confused, from outside interactions. Not all emotions we experience are negative. With Chad being himself and smiling, he inspires us not to fret about the small things. His challenges have influenced who we are today and helping us to be more caring and empathetic. We are PROUD to be his family because he reminds us that with family, love and support of others, ANYTHING can be accomplished. TOGETHER, WE ARE SUPERMAN STRONG and DETERMINED to provide THE BEST LIFE for Chad!