Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Brain Injury Association's YouTube Channel

Visit the Brain Injury Association of Illinois channel on YouTube. You can find our channel at www.youtube.com/braininjuryhelp

You can view our educational film, "You Are Not Alone". This film is directed to the person who has been recently injured and to his family.

You can also view our camp film, "Making Headway with Brain Injury". This film features the song, "It's My Brain" written by Martin Bautista with input from all of our campers and support group members.

Our public service announcements, "The Bully" and "Crying Mia" can be seen on the channel.

Brain Injury Association on Facebook

Look for the Brain Injury Association of Illinois on Facebook! Go to www.facebook.com, and search for Brain Injury Association of Illinois. We are there waiting to meet you!

We have two groups. One is a general group open to anyone who is interested. The second group is for our camp, Brain Injury Association of Illinois - Wilderness Endeavor. This group is open to past and current campers of Wilderness Endeavor.

Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon - February 21, 2009

Join the Brain Injury Association of Illinois for a fun and fashion filled day at the Drury Lane Theatre on February 21, 2009. Boutique shopping begins at 10:30. The luncheon is at 12 noon with the "Sweet Escape" fashion show to follow at 1:15pm. Fashion Show tickets are $50 per person. Purchase a table of 10 for $500, and bring your family and friends. Ticket purchase forms can be found on the website, www.biail.org.
Ginger Zee of NBC5 will be our guest host and model for the show. Some of this year's fashions include, Etcetera, Coldwater Creek, Peaches, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, and others. Hats by LeSure will be on this year's runway. We have a variety of boutiques for your shopping pleasure prior to the luncheon and show.
Grand Raffle tickets can be purchased prior to the show, and on the day of the show. Grand Raffle winners do not need to be present to win.
Tickets: 6 for $25.00, or $5 per ticket. The Grand Raffle prizes are:
1st Prize - The Sweet Escape
Plan your sweet escape with a $500 cash prize
2nd Prize - Oh the Places You'll Go!
Escape to the road with a portable GPS system, travel planner, coffee and coffee mugs
3rd Prize - Ticket to Paradise
Experience paradise with a spa basket. Basket includes spa package, luxurious robe, wine and candles
A Basket Raffle will also be available in the Boutique Shopping area. Guests can purchase basket raffle tickets and choose what basket they would like to try and win. The baskets are valued at $100 or more. Basket sponsors can provide a basket contribution or contribute $100 towards a basket sponsorship.
Create a travel destination memory with a photo at the show. Guests will be able to purchase a photo for $10 (3 copies for $20) at their destination of choice. Destination photo scenes include: The Great Wall of China, The Eiffel Tower, New York City, the South Pacific, and The Great Pyramids.
Fashion Show sponsorship opportunities are available:
Gold Sponsor - $3,000
Silver Sponsor - $1,500
Bronze Sponsor - $750
Please visit the website,
www.biail.org for sponsorship information, or contact the office for sponsorship opportunities.
The annual fashion show and luncheon is a fun way to show your support of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. The proceeds from this event allow us to provide programs and services to children, adults and families around the state. Please consider supporting the BIA of Illinois with your participation at this year's "Sweet Escape" fashion show and luncheon.