June: A Crucial Month for Brain Injury Awareness
Currently, in Canada, there are more than 1.5 million individuals who struggle with the challenges of living with a brain injury. According to Brain Injury Canada, 2% of the population experiences a traumatic brain injury (TBI), leading to about 18,000 hospitalizations each year, with women constituting one-third of those affected.
These often invisible conditions present a myriad of challenges, impacting daily life and mental health. Those who suffer from brain injuries may confront persistent pain, constant fatigue, cognitive challenges, memory issues, debilitating headaches, and higher rates of depression and mental health issues. Moreover, the risks of imprisonment and homelessness become significantly heightened for individuals dealing with these injuries.
Brain injuries can stem from an array of incidents, predominantly traumatic events like falls, sports injuries, car collisions, and assaults. The consequences of these injuries are momentous, irrevocably changing the lives of both the individuals affected and their families.
When a brain or spinal cord injury occurs, even the simplest daily tasks can become daunting and often unmanageable without assistance. This shift can impose stress and financial strain on families, accentuating the critical need for community support and accessible resources.
Awareness and preventive strategies are crucial in combating brain injuries. Simple actions can lead to significant improvements in safety: wearing helmets while biking or during all contact sports, enhancing road safety measures for cars and motorized vehicles, creating fall-proof environments for older adults, and advocating for safer practices in recreational activities are vital steps individuals can take. Community education and engagement play pivotal roles in minimizing the risks associated with traumatic brain injuries.
Those impacted by brain injuries, as well as their families, often face systemic obstacles that complicate their daily lives. Thus, promoting awareness alongside educational initiatives is crucial in supporting this vulnerable population.
At Singer Katz LLP, supporting organizations that aid brain-injured individuals and their families is important to us. To help raise awareness and support educational programming for those affected by brain injury, Singer Katz is proud to be a continuing bronze sponsor of the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST).
As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and BIST hosted their annual Mix & Mingle on June 5th, 2025, at Chef’s Hall in Toronto. The event was outstanding, uniting the entire ABI community to raise funds for the vital programs and services offered by BIST and OBIA. Below you’ll find a picture of Jason Singer and Jason Katz with Ruth Wilcox, Executive Director of OBIA. It was a wonderful evening for a fantastic cause, near and dear to our hearts at Singer Katz.
