Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
1
Year:
2016
Type of Events Held:
- School Program
Target Audiences:
- High School students(9-12)
Approximate Number of People Reached:
3000
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
Students created banners highlighting key information about disorders relating to the brain. On the Quad, students passed out materials donated by dana.org related to brain awareness and keeping the mind sharp as we age. Announcements were made on the P.A. promoting mental health awareness.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Posters/Flyers
Resources
Of the Dana Foundation publications/resources distributed at your event(s), if any, please indicate the three most popular. Please choose up to three. If "other," please indicate below:
- Q&A: Answering Your Questions About Brain Research
- It’s Mindboggling!
- BAW Pencils and Erasers
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
Students and staff became more aware of various disorders of the brain, promoting tolerance and knowledge.
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
This was our first event, so we definitely have a lot to learn. Next year, we will start planning earlier.
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