Brainstorming 4 Us, Inc.

After sustaining my severe TBI at the age of 17, it wasn't until I was 19 that I was introduced to Lisa Moss and her Brainstorming 4 Us group!
It has been wonderful meeting people who are in the same boat as I, and the founders are some of the most wonderful women I know!
~Kevin Santos

I’m a TBI Survivor and I benefit greatly from Brainstorming4us. The love and support is greatly appreciated.
John Bradshaw

My name is Jessica, I had the honor of volunteering for many years. I got to watch many families and they’re trials, and how they overcome things is amazing! I started because I had a friend in middle school who has a father who suffered an accident that left him (different) I never knew what he had wrong with him or many details of the brain injury until I was involved in volunteering for brain storming. it’s then when I learned just how many families suffered from a family trauma such as a brain injury it truly does affect everyone who lives them.... and what we could do to help, how to be a positive in lives of a so many! Lisa Moss and her family have done an amazing thing with this organization and I am truly honored to be involved ������ today, I am a CNA I love helping people and I do believe this organization helped me in making my choice in career so thank you ������
Keep going! ❤️

My son was in a car crash in 2011 which resulted in severe TBi. Another mother of a brain injured son told me about this group which had helped her & her son so much. Lisa Moss, the founder, is so supportive & she knows first hand the devastation of having a brain injured loved one. Informative packets are given. Monthly support groups help us feel not so alone. Being with others who understand what this is like is priceless. I always learn something new and receive valuable resource information. This organization is a God send & I am so grateful.

I am a social worker and have lots of experience in working with non profits. Some have the best of intentions but they soon disappear or become corrupt, That is why I have such respect for brainstorming 4 Us, it´s professional, focused on the need of this unique population, and a great system of support for survivors and their families, and political advocates. TBI impacts and changes life journeys....I will continue to advocate for their services and refer clients as needed. Rosa Hurtado MSW

My 19- year old daughter was in a car accident in Fenruary of 2011 and has severe traumatic brain injury. While she was in a sub- acute childrens hosipital in Orange, I met the families of Brainstroming4Us. The founder of the group also has a loved one suffering from TBI. Her tremendous strength and encouragement was probably the thing that kept me going. The families I met were wonderful! and extremely supportive as well! While my daughter is still suffering from TBI and may be for the rest of her young life, this support group will always pick me up when things are tough and they give me hope that doctors don't always provide. I have to believe that my daughter will speak, move, and walk one day, even its's just baby steps, and they encourage and strengthen me to believe this!! They are my extended family and friends for life. The group also helps my family to understand how to deal with everything. They look forward to the meetings as much as I do. Thank you Brainstorming4Us !!!

BrainStorming4Us has been an amazing life support for me and my family. On March 22, 2008,I was reborn (T.B.I. survivors refer to their injury date as a rebirth). Due to life basically starting all over again. I was asleep, when my husband heard sounds, and thought I was having a bad dream. When he turned on the lights, he realized I was having a seizure, and had bit my tongue. I also suffered a brain anuerysm, and stroke, before the ambulance arrived at my residence. After being hospitalized, my husband was told, I probably would not survive, due to my critical medical condition. This did not stop "God" from doing what he does best......Granting miracles, when all hope looks blick. From what I'm told there were numerous blick moments. Hospice was called in at one point, but I weathered the storm through God's grace. There was a point in time, when my husband was signing paperwork to have me air lifted to Loma Linda Hospital to have a stint placed in my head to survive. This was when the miracle of "God", and medicine prevailed. My left brain critical bleeding ceased. the doctors stated they have never seen or heard of this process ever occurring. At that point, I no longer needed surgery on my brain to save my life. My husband was told, I would more than likely be in a vegetative state, and or need around the clock care for the rest of my life. I'm here today after learning how to walk, talk,reading, after a second stroke due to receiving vicodin,even though the hospital was advised of my allergic reaction to this medicine. My mouth and rt hand were twisted. Lft side parcial paralysis. Short and long term memory loss, which I haven't overcome. I thank BrainStorming4Us for supporting me, and my family. We love you Lisa Moss.You made a huge impact on our lives.

My husband was in a horse riding accident 12 years ago. We found out about Brainstorming4us a few years ago, and decided to attend a meeting. We have participated in the annual "brain injury awareness walks" and attend most every meeting. Just knowing there are others who share similar experiences has been very helpful to us.

My 18-year old grandson, Chris, was in a car accident almost three years ago. He suffered a traumatic brain injury. When his family brought him home, he was completly dependent on them for all of his care. No one in family really knew what to do to best help him. My daughter contacted Brainstorming 4 Us, Inc, and they helped Chris and all of our family through all the most difficult times by providing volunteers to help, information so that we would know what to expect and how to respond, and continued support as Chris has improved. They also provide an extreemly valuable support network for the injured person and all of family, including people to talk with that have personal experience with brain injuries and supporting people with those injuries. I know from personal experience that Brainstorming 4 Us is an efficient and valuable organization and that they serve a unique service that is not available through any other oranization in Southern California.

Brainstorming was a true God send for us when our son suffered a serious TBI. We had just moved to the area and were completely lost and devestated in the world of TBI. Brainstorming was like a lighthouse, leading us to hope and understanding. They anwer questions, offer serious support, brought us prepared meals, and they give us a place to belong.

I participated in the annual walk for thought and was able to personally see the help and hope this amazing organization has given to people suffering from TBI, and also their family members. Without this group the High Desert would have MANY people with TBI or with a loved on with TBI without a place to turn to. This group has helped give resources, help and hope to those who without it would feel lost and confused, and maybe even give up all hope. But with this group people who have suffered from TBI either recently or over a period of years now have their hopes restored.

Having a brain injury myself and having run atbi support group at a non-profit org for 10 years, I know the great service that is provided it's participants; this is particularily true for brain injury survivors and their caregivers as they are part of a very low served disability population. Brainstorming4us provides an excellent service by providing very helpful educational materials,a monthly support group,an excellent web sight,positive public awareness, and devoted friendships. Wish I could do more personally, but that is why I am writing and thanking you.

I have worked in the field of brain injury rehab for about 20 years. I am very aware of the struggle that families face following the diagnosis of one of their members with brain injury - it can be a devistating and life changing diagnosis. I met the founders of Brainstorming 4 Us a number of years ago and since that time I have come to admire and respect the tireless efforts of the founders and their volunteers towards making the lives better for family and patient following this diagnosis. They have raised awareness, raised money,developed a wonderful support group and have developed notebooks full of valuable information that they provide to hospitals for families. There is such a great need for services particularly for those without adequate insurance and Brainstorming 4 Us helps when families don't know where to turn. The founders have personal knowledge of the devistation of brain injury and through their committment to those also walking that pathway they have made a big difference in many lives. They certainly have touched my life and continue to have my complete admiration for what they do and what they have accomplished. I hope they continue to find support for their efforts.

Well, the story of my accdient, which occured when I was just 17 years, 4 months and 4 days old took place on Monday, July 19th, 2004. I was returning home from work, working in a local law firm, the summer before my senior year in high school. I actually missed the entire first semester of my senior year, but was still able to graduate on time with the rest of my class mainly because I had basically graduated by 11th grade. I was on my way to accomplishing everything I wanted, and was headed down the path I wished to be walking down. Then, things took a dramatic turn for the worse when I was T-boned on the driver-side door of my 2002 KIA Rio by a Ford F-150 when I was just a few miles from my house. I was sent spiraling directly into a coma upon impact, staying in this helpless state for approximately 2 1/2 months, and sustained a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with shearing and a ventricular bleed. My brain began to swell and bleed and a shunt had to inserted in order to relieve the pressure that was building up. I was lucky, if you can find any "luck" in this horrible incident because an ambulance was in-route to somewhere and the paramedics were able to give me life-saving treatment with the "One Golden Hour Rule" that is applied to all severe injuries. I was also cursed with HO (Heterotopic Ossification) in my left knee and theigh, and still suffer from memory loss, poor balance, and a plethora of other disabilities. However, I have not let that take over my life. I am a fighter and have always done what needs to be done in order for me to succeed. It may take me twice as long, if not longer, to accomplish what I would have done in months in the past, however, I hope that I will be able to accomplish all my goals in the future.

When a loved one suffers a traumatic brain injury life as it was once known is instantly changed. At first there is only extreme fear and confusion, it is as though you cannot take in all the information at once, you have entered a stage of your life so filled with grief and fear that you can barely function. Brainstorming4Us was filled with people who understood and more importantly were ready and able to help with compassion and knowledge. There were so many members who reached out with love and real life answers to all of the questions we had regarding medications, therapies etc.. My family entered the world of TBI when my 17 year old son was horribly injured in a car accident and suffered his severe brain injury. The support group Brainstorming4Us has been a blessing to my family and especially to my son. Cathy Santos

My son was in a serious motorcycle accident in August of 2007. He suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as fracturing his C4 and C5 vertebrae. The experience was overwhelming! The gift of the essential items included in the Survival Bags brought more than just a little comfort in a horrific setting, it also made me realize that I was not alone and that there were others that knew exactly what I was dealing with. That knowledge gave me the strength to seek out those that supplied the Survival Bags and ultimately led me to the support group meetings that I attend regularly at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Although my son was admitted to Loma Linda Hospital I had not been informed about the support group. Once my son was home I realized that my entire family needed help with coping with my son's recovery from his TBI. The Survival Bag I received provided me with not only some initial comfort in the hospital, but also a link to a lifetime of assistance. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the founders of this wonderful organization. Their efforts provide a ray of sunshine into the lives of those in their darkest hours!

The husband of a dear friend suffered a traumatic brain injury as the result of a motorcycle accident. After years of struggle my dear friend was introduced to Brainstorming4Us. They provided vital information and, more importantly, support for the caregiver. After seeing my friends hopelessness turn to hope, and then to strength, and then to help for others, I was moved to become a supporter and a donor.

Brainstorming4us is an amazing non profit organization that helps families deal with TBI. Not only is it helping survivors deal with day to day struggles there also providing continuous support to the care givers and family members. once again brainstorming4us is an awsome organization and I reccoment them to anyone who needs support.