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Bridging The Gap Between Surviving  & Thriving

We exist to raise awareness for traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities and bring change to the lives of those we serve in our community. With your help we can make a difference. Our website furthers our mission by providing ways for you to learn more and get involved.

Thanks for visiting Bridges for Brain Injury, Inc. Your support is appreciated!

  • FREE ADMISSION! Brought to You By Vision Hotels

    *Pictures with Santa *Free Gift for every Child *Free Pony Rides
    *Exotic Animals presented by Wildlife Rockstars *Hang out with your favorite Costume Characters

    Non Perishable food items collected at each event that go directly to a local food bank in each community.

    Click photo to be linked to a list of all Santa's Vision events throughout New York

  • Bridges For Brain Injury has been selected to compete in the Charity Cup Event at the Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack!
    Bridges For Brain Injury has been selected to compete in the Charity Cup Event at the Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack!

    We are one of only six charities chosen to "run for the cup"!
    The event will be held Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack when $30,000 will be awarded between six local charities, including Bridges! Each charity will select a horse in six races that day and will earn points based on how each horse finishes that could win us up to $10,000!

    YOU CAN JOIN THE ACTION!! Go to Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack where ADMISSION IS FREE, cheer us on in the stands and stop by our informational booth to show your support!
    OR Join us in the VIP AREA, located in the Terrace Dining Room, overlooking the racetrack, including complimentary food and drink, where we will be gathered along with supporters of various charities. We are only allowed a VERY LIMITED # of tickets for the VIP area so purchase your tickets early! Each ticket is selling for $25 and may be purchased in the link attached. All proceeds of the ticket sales will go to support Bridges.

    Come support Bridges and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of thoroughbred racing, only at the Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack! They have been kind enough to recognize and celebrate charities throughout the region with the Charity Cup for the last 12 years!
    Racetrack gates open at 11:30am. Post time for the first Charity Cup Race is approximately 12:40pm. Be a part of the action as we celebrate and raise funds for Bridges For Brain Injury!

  • Jon

    JonAt 20 years old, Jon was assaulted from behind, resulting in a closed head injury that brought on seizures. Following his injury, he became insecure, fearful and did not like to go out in the community. He wasn’t sure at first about becoming involved in Bridge’s day program. His first few days were spent alone from his peers with a hood over his face, in a corner of the room. But he soon became interested in the conversations and activities going on around him and slowly began getting involved. Today Jon attends program daily, helping with the care of the animal ambassadors, and speaks to thousands throughout New York at schools, community events, nursing homes and to youth groups about brain injury prevention and conservation practices!
    “Bridges has given me the chance to be a better person. I love that I get to teach children about animals. They have helped me to overcome my fears”.

  • These earrings are made from the quills dropped by our African Crested porcupine, Bridgett!

    Each set of earrings are pre-made. If you have a preference for bead color, please let us know.
    Your purchase supports the Wildlife Rockstar Wildlife Education Outreach program and the brain injury survivors and people with disabilities who participate in this program.
    Click above to go to our Facebook Shop to purchase your gift today!

About Brain Injury

A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. Brain injuries do not discriminate. An injury that happens in an instant can bring a lifetime of physical, cognitive and behavior challenges. Brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States and is more common than Breast Cancer, HIV & AIDS, Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis COMBINED!

 5.3 million people live with a life-long disability as a result of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with many unable to live independently without supports.  Early and comprehensive care can greatly improve outcomes. Our services and programs allow brain injury survivors and people with disabilities the dignity of living more independently, while preventing them from being inappropriately placed in nursing home, institutional settings or from becoming homeless.

We invite you to purchase an engraved brick to honor family members, friends, or the memory of a loved one. This is also a wonderful opportunity to recognize a Bridges' day program member and consumer!

The bricks you create will become a walkway and patio be on display near our day program entrance where they will be enjoyed by our staff, visitors and program members every day!

Proceeds from the brick sales will help to support our one of kind programs!

Serving the Finger Lakes, Rochester and Southern Tier Regions!