Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
ONE
Year:
2017
Type of Events Held:
- School Program
Target Audiences:
- Elementary school students(1-5)
Approximate Number of People Reached:
36
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
Objective was to increase awareness of brain health. Objective was met. Presented ways to keep brain healthy. Stressed the importance of wearing helmets in hazardous activities, eating right, getting enough sleep. Discussed basic neuro anatomy and physiology. Discussed recent research in neuroplasticity. Discussed benefits of Neurofeedback. The 5th grade class was very interactive and excited to learn the concepts. I asked them to share the information with their parents. They did!
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Social Media
Resources
What downloadable materials from the Foundation did you use for your events?
- Mindboggling Coloring Sheets
What other downloadable materials would you like the Foundation to provide?
- Fact Sheets
- Lesson Plans
- Activities/Experiments
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- BAW Twitter Cover Photo
- BAW Facebook Cover Photo
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
Recognizing the signs of stroke and knowing what to do.
Did/do you like our Facebook page?
Yes
Was the information provided on Facebook useful?
Information about the event and what is happening is very helpful.
