FACT:   There are approximately 1.7 million TraumaticÂ
         Brain Injury patients in the U.S.
 FACT:  In the last 2 years, thousands of soldiers cameÂ
         back from war with Traumatic Brain Injuries.
 FACT:  There are over 30,000 sports related brainÂ
         injuries per year, ranging from mild to severe inÂ
         the U.S.
 FACT:  Families of Severe TBI Patients are encouragedÂ
         to move their loved ones into nursing careÂ
         facilities and to move on with their lives.
 FACT:  TBI patients have an increased rate of infectionÂ
        and/or death when housed in alreadyÂ
        overcrowded nursing care facilities.
 FACT: Virtually no attempts are made to WAKE orÂ
        improve the physical condition for the
        percentage of severe TBI patients who do notÂ
        âprogressâ in first 3 months....and then theyÂ
               wake.
 FACT: Although the number of TBI patients in U.S.Â
       continues to grow, care continues to decrease inÂ
       many states, including California, causingÂ
       families to go virtually bankrupt if they want toÂ
       give their family member a fighting chance.