All it takes is:
One's lack of attention to speed...
One's lack of looking for pedestrians before a right hand turn...
One's decision to be on their phone behind the wheel...
And you WILL change someone else's life permanently.
NINE Pedestrians die every day , within the United States of America.
In the United States of America, 50,000 people die every year after sustaining a traumatic brain injury.
90% of pedestrians who are struck by a vehicle sustain at the minimum a mild traumatic brain injury, 55% sustain a serious traumatic brain injury and 17% sustain a severe traumatic brain injury. 14% of all traumatic brain injuries stem from a vehicle accident of some manner.
500 die daily in traffic related accidents. When will enough be enough??
"It will never happen to me."
"Not my child. I’m going to teach them everything they need to know — I’ll make sure of it."
These are the words so many of us cling to when we hear of another family’s unimaginable tragedy. We hope, we believe, we convince ourselves that preparation is protection. Especially as parents, we believe love and knowledge can shield our children from the unthinkable.
But then — in an instant — everything changes. In the blink of an eye, you find yourself living the very reality you thought only happened to others. It can happen. And now, it has.
You can teach your child everything about pedestrian safety. You can rehearse every scenario. But no matter how much you prepare, you cannot control the actions of others behind the wheel. The truth is, life is unpredictable. Accidents happen — on the road, on the field, in everyday moments. Life is fragile, and it can change forever in just one second.
We understand the overwhelming impact of a traumatic brain injury — the shock, the confusion, the fear, and the weight of not knowing where to turn. The questions come faster than the answers. The path forward feels unclear and heavy. No one expects to be here. No one is ever truly prepared for this kind of life-altering moment.
But when the unexpected happens, you are not alone.
We are here to stand with you — to advocate, and support you through every step of this journey and to bring awareness of Pedestrian safety as well as Traumatic Brain Injury education to our community and yours.
Our mission is to provide the resources, guidance, and compassionate care you need as you adjust to a new reality. We believe in hope. We believe in healing. And we’re here to walk with you through it all.
“Why the green? Why green and blue?”
Believe it or not, we get asked this all the time — and we’re always happy to explain.
Green is the official awareness color for both Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and pedestrian safety, two causes that are deeply intertwined in our journey. The light blue you see represents Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) — a specific and severe form of brain injury that Addi was diagnosed with. The most severe TBI that one can be diagnosed with is a Diffuse Axonal Injury - then graded by severity. Addi is a grade 3.
We welcome your curiosity. Please, never hesitate to ask questions — even the ones you might think are too bold or too blunt. We believe that understanding starts with conversation, and there's truly no such thing as a silly or stupid question. We're here to educate, share, and create awareness — together.
