Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
7
Year:
2022
Type of Events Held:
- Online/Virtual
- Other
- Other: Meditation Challenge
Target Audiences:
- General Public
- Patients & Caregivers
- Professionals
- Seniors
Approximate Number of People Reached:
660
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
We offered a virtual, daily meditation practice via zoom. Our experienced yoga teachers alternated to cover the entire week. It was fantastic to see the same people attend every day. We built on last year’s Meditation Challenge, which was successful. This year we had almost twice as many attendees.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Emails
- Website
- Social Media
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Emails were most successful because it feels more personal.
Resources
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- Brain Awareness Week Logos
- Brain Awareness Week Facebook Cover Image
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
We reached new people by showing participation in a large, international initiative supported by so many
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
Find one thing that people like and build on that initiative vs starting a new one, especially if you have a small team
