Want to help spread the word? Every post, story, and share helps more individuals living with brain injury and their loved ones find connection and support.

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Together, we can show that hope truly survives.

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Why We Choose Hope

The relief of
being understood

The need for connection can continue long after a brain injury. For Bryan and Lisa, Hope Survives offered somewhere to turn - and people who understood.

Bryan attended Found Connection, one of our support groups, and he described what finding that community meant:

“I'm crying, but it's out of joy and not pain. I finally found a group that knows what happens after brain injuries.”

Lisa, who attended Hope After Head Injury, put it simply:

“Hope Survives has been a lifeline for me.”

A suggested gift of $55 helps sustain support groups and the wider work that keeps connection within reach.

At least 64 million adults report experiencing one or more traumatic brain injuries in their lifetime.*

Behind every number is a story.
A family adjusting.
A person rebuilding.
A community learning how to support differently.

Awareness reduces isolation.
Connection strengthens recovery.

Ways to Participate

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Send this page to someone who may care about accessible brain injury support. Introduce Hope Survives to a workplace, church, or community organization that may want to help.

A short note in your own words is enough. Your voice can help someone feel less alone.

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Why We Choose Hope

A Clearer Place to Begin

After her brain injury, Alison felt frightened by her symptoms and unsure where to begin. Listening was the least overwhelming way for her to learn, so finding information she could understand - and take in at her own pace - mattered.

The Hope Survives podcast offered education and a starting point.

In Alison’s words, it brought “light to a very dark and frightening time.”

That support remains meaningful to her today.

A gift of $300 helps sustain accessible education, lived-experience storytelling, and the wider work of Hope Survives.

Federal funding for TBI research in 2024 was $194 million - just $3.03 per person affected by TBI.**

The need is widespread.
Research and resources lag behind.

Awareness invites compassion. Compassion strengthens communities.

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Help someone find support.

These messages are meant to be reposted, carried into everyday conversations, and shared with those who need them.

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Why We Choose Hope

Connection at her own pace.

Kristen was navigating a year of unwanted changes related to her traumatic brain injury. Through Hope Survives’ Companion Program, she found a supportive small group and room to express herself.

“My group gave me support and space for me to express myself, and the group connection page lets me interact with others at my own pace. My small group was a wealth of knowledge and insight.”

Her experience reflects what opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection can mean in everyday life.

A gift of $2,000 helps sustain education, workshops, connection programs, and the wider work of Hope Survives.

A few helpful answers

  • Your gift supports Hope Survives’ mission, including free programs, resources, and community connection for people and families navigating brain injury.

    It also helps support the work behind those offerings, such as preparation, coordination, and technology.

  • No. Our support and resources are available at no cost.

    You do not need to donate, fundraise, or share your story to be part of this community.

  • Yes. Select the monthly option in the donation form to become a Hope Sustainer.

    Monthly gifts provide ongoing support for Hope Survives’ work. Choose the amount and frequency that feel right for you.

  • No. Zeffy’s suggested platform contribution is optional.

    Select “Other” and enter $0 if you prefer. Your donation to Hope Survives is not reduced by choosing this option.

  • No. You can create or share a fundraiser without making a personal donation.

    You also do not need to disclose a diagnosis or personal experience. Share only what you feel comfortable sharing.

  • This fundraiser runs through December 31, 2026 though donations are accepted year-round.

  • For questions about giving, sharing, or setting up a fundraiser, email hi@hopesurvives.org.

    If you’re looking for support for yourself or someone you care about, explore our community and free resources. We’re glad you found us.

  • Hope Survives is a designated Thrivent Choice Recipient - so if you are a Thrivent member, you can now give to Hope Survives directly through your Choice Dollars.

  • “I've learned ways to communicate with others.” 

    Tami N. 

  • “It’s a big deal knowing others are dealing with similar issues in this life.” 

    Mary T. 

  • “It’s been helpful to hear other people stories because I can relate and it makes me feel less alone.”

    Anonymous Individual Living with Brain Injury

  • “I feel more at ease since discovering Hope Survives. I realized that I'm not alone in this journey and have learned lots.”

    Marisol M. 

  • “Hearing from others who are experiencing the same thing helped me know that I'm not alone.”

    Enid A. 

  • “It feels great to be part of a supportive group and not feel so alone.” 

    Lisa F. 

  • “I felt scared about how long it is going to take to heal but I felt surrounded by people who would support and help me though the journey.” 

    Daphna S. 

  • “This group has been nothing but supportive and that is what makes us all a community.” 

    Rob B. 

  • “This group has helped me because I know there are others going through similar things and we can share our stories.”

    Rachel B. 

  • “I like to know that their are others out there like me. I also like to hear how far people have come!”

    Olivia W.

  • “Listening to others testimonies is encouraging for my own journey.”

    Andrew R. 

  • “This community has educated me about TBI recovery and rehabilitation practitioners, and the varying issues that brain injuries can cause.” 

    Alison M. 

  • “They are helping me better understand the complexity of brain injury & the many devastating emotions we share.” 

    Janice G. 

  • “I felt seen and understood for the first time.” 

    Jami H. 

  • “[I] feel like I've learned things and it's only the first group I have attended.” 

    Charlotte E. 

  • “The community has helped me accept my own struggles and not dismiss them due to the fact that I know others suffer more than I do. It feels good to be seen and understood.”

    Teresa A. 

  • “I have found great joy and encouragement in hearing from others who understand brain injury! There is something about sharing my everyday struggle with those who get it, that helps me to not feel alone.” 

    Danielle T. 

  • “The community has helped me and encouraged me.”

    Reiny H. 

  • “It is super helpful to have people who can relate with us and have been through it too.” 

    Diane H. 

  • “The population of others suffering from post concussion syndrome seems so small and I wish more understood this - even doctors - but I'm grateful for the stories to know I'm not crazy!”

    Anonymous

  • “My husband listened to the podcast - it is so amazing for us to hear from others who have shared their experiences and we don't feel so alone.”

    Tami N. 

  • “It has helped me with accepting my injury and moving forward.” 

    Marisol M. 

  • “This group gave me a sense of community, understanding, and love I have not had since my injury.” 

    Daphna S. 

  • “These groups are very welcoming because we are all treated like “family” and are uplifting.” 

    Rachel B. 

  • “This group not only validated my symtoms and feelings but allowed me to know where and who I should be persuing in my recovery journey.” 

    Alison M. 

  • “This community is helping me accept my brain injury & giving me ideas on how to cope with brain injury on a daily bases in practical and emotional ways.” 

    Jami H. 

  • “I love that these groups are welcoming, non judging and no pressure. You can participate as little or as much as you can.”

    Anonymous

  • “I learn something new everything I listen. It's good to know that we're not alone.”

    Tami N. 

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* Daugherty J, Peterson A, Black L, Waltzman D. Summary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Self-reported Traumatic Brain Injury Survey Efforts. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2025 Jan-Feb 01;40(1):E1-E12. doi: 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000975. Epub 2024 Jul 22. PMID: 39038104; PMCID: PMC11693486. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39038104/)

** https://report.nih.gov/funding/categorical-spending#/