Name: Margie C.

City: Gilbert, AZ

Brain Injury:  TBI & White-Matter Injury

Explanation of Brain Injury:  My first brain injury occurred over 50 years ago. I was riding my bike to school and balancing a musical instrument. I flew over the handle bars and was knocked unconscious. I was never diagnosed and lived a normal life. Recently, I started having issues with my blood pressure and was diagnosed with a white-matter injury due to elevated blood pressure.

Explanation of Mask:  Yellow has always been a favorite color. The stars represent always asking questions and seeking to be better. I could have chalked my recent symptoms up to my childhood injury, but you have to be vigilant and make sure you have a team around you like Brain Injury Alliance that listens when you ask questions.