Brain Injury Association of California

What We Do;

The Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the state of California, and chartered state affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). Our mission is to be the Voice of Brain Injury. Through advocacy, education and research, we bring help, hope and healing to thousands of individuals living with brain injury, their families and the professionals who serve them. Below is a summary of what we do:

• Participate in the National Brain Injury Information Center network and respond to calls and emails from individuals requesting information and resources.• Maintain our website that provides information about brain injury, resources, legislative activities, research studies, news, support groups, and events. Our website averages between 2,000 – 4,000 hits per month.• Distribute quarterly newsletters via email blasts.• Host two educational conferences per year. • Legislative advocacy to further brain injury access to treatment in California.

In all these endeavors, BIACAL receives no federal, state or other municipal funding. The organization relies solely on donations, membership dues, sponsorships, and proceeds from fund raising activities to carry out our extensive programs and services.

To further promote brain injury awareness across the state, BIACAL is hosting 13 separate Walk For Brain Injury events. However, in Bakersfield only, BIACAL has expanded the event to include the Walk, a 5K Run, Bicycle Ride and Motor-cycle Poker Run. In addition, we will feature a health fair, music & entertain-ment, food, etc. For more information, please view the website at www.biacal. org and click on the Walk graphic then select the Bakersfield link. All participants are encouraged to create their own personal and/or team page and invite others to attend or donate.

WALKRegistration Start Time: 10:30 amWalk Start Time: 11:30 amEnd Time: 3:00 pmWalk Distance: 1 mile

Other Information

The Walk will start promptly at 11:30 am with brain injury survivors from all events participating in the victory lap. Following the completion of the victory lap, participants from all events are asked to join in and lap the route as many times as they wish. At the completion of the walk, lunch will be provided and participants are encouraged to visit the many exhibitors from the Health Fair. Other features of this event include music & entertainment, carnival games for kids, face painting, bake sale, arts & crafts, drawing for prizes.

For more information or questions, please contact Ursula Pesta at (661) 872-4903.

5K RUNRegistration Start Time: 9:00 amRun Start Time: 9:30 amEnd Time: Return to Pioneer Village by 11amRun Distance: 5K

Other Information

Runners will register at the north end of the Pioneer Village parking lot and enjoy coffee and muffins before starting out. After registration, runners will meet at the starting point and begin the timed run, heading west on the bike path. At the completion of the run, all participants are asked to return to Pio-neer Village by 11:00 am and participate in the Walk which will start promptly at 11:30 am. Brain Injury survivors are invited to participate in the first victory lap and all other participants will join in after the completion of the first lap.

After the walk, lunch will be provided and participants are encouraged to visit the many exhibitors from the Health Fair. Other features of this event include music & entertainment, carnival games for kids, face painting, bake sale, arts & crafts, drawing for prizes.

For more information or questions, please contact Ursula Pesta at (661) 872-4903.

Registration Start Time: 9:00 amBike Ride Start Time: 9:30 amEnd Time: Return to Pioneer Village by 11:00 amRide Distance: 8+ miles

Other Information

Cyclists will register at the north end of the Pioneer Village parking lot and enjoy coffee and muffins before starting out. After registration, cyclists will meet at the starting point and begin the ride. The turnaround spot is Darrell’s Mini Storage; however, more advanced cyclists may wish to continue further. All cyclists are asked to return to Pioneer Village by 11:00 am and participate in the Walk which will start promptly at 11:30 am. Brain Injury survivors are invited to participate in the first victory lap and all other participants will join in after the completion of the first lap.

After the walk, lunch will be provided and participants are encouraged to visit the many exhibitors from the Health Fair. Other features of this event include music & entertainment, carnival games for kids, face painting, bake sale, arts & crafts, drawing for prizes.

For more information or questions, please contact Elaine Solan at (661) 201-9782.

bicycle ride

motorcycle poker runRegistration Start Time: 7:30 amKick Stands Up: 8:45 amEnd Time: Return to Pioneer Village by 11:00 amRide Distance: 65 miles

Other Information:

Participants and passengers will check in at the north end of the Pioneer Village parking lot and will be required to sign an additional waiver at the registration table before starting out on the 65 mile route. Coffee and muf-fins will be provided upon arrival. The route is expected to take 2 hours to complete and participants are asked to return to Pioneer Village by 11:00 am. Upon your return to Pioneer Village, please follow the signs that will lead you inside the gates so you may park and showcase your motorcycles. Brain injury survivors are invited to participate in the first victory lap of the Walk and all other participants will join in after the completion of the first lap. After the walk, lunch will be provided and participants are encouraged to visit the many exhibitors from the Health Fair. Other features of this event include music & entertainment, carnival games for kids, face painting, bake sale, arts & crafts, drawing for prizes.

For more information or questions, please contact Elaine Solan at (661) 201-9782.

Walk, Run & Ride Registration - Complete and return this registration sheet to BIACAL: 1800 30th Street, Suite 250 • Bakersfield, CA 93301

Name____________________________________________________________Address__________________________________________________________City__________________________________________State____Zip_________Phone No.(s) ______________________________________________________Email__________________________________Walk City___________________Check one: I am participating in the Walk Run Bike Ride Motorcycle Poker Run

REGISTRATION FEE Adults -$25 (Includes T-Shirt)

Passenger only for motorcycle poker run - $10 (does not include T-shirt) Person with a brain injury-$15 (Includes T-Shirt and One-Year BIACAL Membership) Students Ages 5-16 - $15 (Includes T-Shirt) Infants to 4 yrs. - FREE (T-Shirt not included)

*Register today – All fees will be increased by $5, effective two weeks prior to the even date. Walk-up registrations are welcome at the increased fee. (T-shirts cannot be guaranteed if registered less than two weeks prior to the event.) Each participant must complete a separate registration form and sign the waiver below.

Please indicate: I am participating as an individual I am participating on a team

Team name_________________________________________________________ I am the team captain Walk, Run, Ride T-shirt size (please circle) Adult: SM M L XL XXL Child: S M L

I am participating: In honor of_______________________________________________________ In memory of _____________________________________________________ In support of BIACAL_______________________________________________ I am unable to walk, run or ride, but please accept my tax-deductible donation for $_______ Check enclosed $_________________ Charge my Visa or MasterCard

__________________________________________ __________ __________ Credit Card Number Exp Date Sec. Code Signature__________________________________________________________

Waiver: I hereby waive all claims against BIACAL and sponsors, or personnel, and volunteers for any injury that I may suffer from my participation in this event. I grant full permission for organizers to use photographs, videotapes, recordings, or any other record of this event in which I may appear for any legitimate reason.

Signature (Parent / Legal Guardian, if participant is under 18)___________________________________________________ Signature of Motorcycle passenger__________________________________________