Name: Bridget C.

City: Tucson, AZ

Brain Injury: HEMMORRHAGIC STROKE/RUPTURED AVM. While 27 weeks pregnant with my second child, I had a hemorrhagic stroke due to a ruptured ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION (AVM).

Explanation of mask:  The left side of the mask is actually painted by my children! They were my biggest motivation during recovery. The SAGUARO symbolizes my love for the outdoors. So many times going outdoors has been my sanity saver! The BLACK over the mouth symbolizes the DREADED APHASIA. So many words and thoughts are UNABLE TO BE COMMUNICATED!