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Brain Injury Awareness Week 11- 17 June 2006
Brain Injury Awareness Week 11- 17 June 2006
90 New Zealanders Receive A Brain Injury Every Day
Brain Injury Awareness Week this year will be held from Monday 11 until Sunday 17 June throughout New Zealand.
The Brain Injury Association of New Zealand wants everyone to be aware of the staggering prevalence of this "invisible epidemic" which disrupts the lives of tens of thousands of New Zealanders and their families every year.
Please diarise these dates and consider some coverage of brain injury. You will find there is a wealth of story opportunities. To assist:
- the
BIANZ will send you a news release and other information
material.
- a prominent sportsperson will speak out for
the first time about his frightening experience with brain
injury and urge others to seek treatment rather than
ignoring such injuries
- your regional Brain Injury
Association can supply information about local Awareness
Week events
- regional associations will also be able to
suggest local story leads and offer interviewees for
personalised stories about local people and
families.
ENDS
Braden Currie: Sets Sights On The Ironman North American Championships In Texas
Whanganui Regional Museum: Historic Wedding Dress Unveiled, A Piece Of Marton’s Heritage
Donovan Ryan: Local Runner Takes Out Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon
University of Auckland: Tributes Flow For Much Loved Pacific Leader Melegalenu’u Ah Sam
NZEI: Ministry Of Education Cuts Will Disproportionately Affect Pasifika
Day One Hapai te Haeata: Call To Action For Young Filmmakers Against The Backdrop Of Funding Cuts