Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
One Event
Year:
2015
Type of Events Held:
- School Program
Target Audiences:
- Other
- Professionals
- Other: College 13-16
Approximate Number of People Reached:
500
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
Dr. Moses Ekong, Department of Anatomy, University of Uyo Dr. Aniekan Peter, Department of Anatomy, University of Uyo The objective was to reach out to the local schools to promote the brain and how to care for same. This objective was largely successful.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Mailings
- Other
Other Publicity Methods:
Word of mouth
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Word of Mouth
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:
- none
Other Dana Foundation Materials Distributed:
- N/A
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
Bringing brain awareness to the people who hitherto were ignorant about its potentials is an achievement. Form here there have been recommendations from both teachers and students for other schools to be covered
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
People are always fascinated by the brain and its potentials. Just speak to someone today
Did/do you like our Facebook page?
Yes
Was the information provided on Facebook useful?
Not at the moment
Quotable comments which capture successful aspects of your event(s):
I never knew the brain was this thick
