Events 2025 | Neuro Navigators

EVENTS2025

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January

Meike McDonald shared information about upcoming Brain Injury events in SC and Nationwide

Jacob Beisecker discussed Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs.

Find more information about it at: https://www.waymakeroffroadwheelchairs.com/

Governor McMaster's declaration of February as Choose Love Movement Awareness Month is a powerful call to action, inspiring us to spread love and kindness throughout our communities.

We appreciate the dedication of Wiley J Mayo and Grant Andrews in collaboration with Neuro Navigators: Support and Advocacy Nonprofit Group making this proclamation a reality.

Thank you Darlington High School: An Early College High School for supporting this necessary mission, vision, and of course free social emotional learning curriculum.

10th ANNUAL CHOOSE LOVE MOVEMENT AWARENESS MONTH

February

March

VIP Mgazine SC

Please seek out a copy of VIP magazine SC:

Turn to page p. 32-33 to read more about Mitchell's story, along with Meike and how our nonprofit group actively supports, advocates, and assists with resources for clients with neurological diagnoses and our neurodivergent population.

April

What a Powerful talks we had! Thank you so much to our 2 amazing speakers and all the people who joined our monthly meeting and delighted themselves with some easter baked treats.

My Brothers Keeper Shelter

https://mbkshelter.org/

One Child at a time

Prevention through education is easier than rescue.

May

Our May 17th meeting included 3 awesome speakers! We learned about labyrinths and practiced with several. Rehab Without Walls shared their resources to help with PT, OT, speech, and a social worker in a home setting. Then, we got to hear from the executive director of the Brain Injury Association of SC.

June

Great June meeting with 2 in person presenters. We welcomed mother daughter massage duo, Kathryn and Rebekkah McClary Chilton ! They discussed the benefits of holistic health.

Both specialized in:

- Mobile Massage Therapy

- Well Being Massage

- Pain Reduction Massage

- and more

Contact number: 843 624 5740- 843 992 9735

We welcomed Brad Cole and Shermaine Augustus from USC Brain Health.

USC Brain Health University of South Carolina Brain Health is a statewide program committed to improving access to cognitive care, particularly for individuals in underserved communities.

July

Amy Zellmer, TBI survivor

Website

Pod Cast

You Tube

Concussion Discussions

Books on Amazon

Rachell Johnson, Speech therapist with

SC Assistive Technology Department Center for Disability Resources

Website

August

Jason Lalli, TBI survivor, Life coach/ Mental Advocate

His Story provided powerful lessons and meaningful perspectives that will continue to guide and inspire our work. Follow his journey and educational programs here:

Instagram

Pod Cast

TBI Survivor Experiences

September

Knowledge is Power.

Neuro Navigators Support and Advocacy Group had another excellent and informative event!

Appreciation is expressed to everyone who participated, either in person or through Zoom.

Erika Chapman

FSD1-Parent Liaison for

Programs for Exceptional Children.

Dr. Lesley Costello Kirby, an audiologist and owner of Lifetime Hearing, worked alongside Emma Hayes, Community Outreach Coordinator at Lifetime Hearing.

The interactive Q&A and Chick-fil-A gift cards for winners and of course our Martin's Buddies treats were highlights of the event.

October

Dr. Lauren Brindisi, Carolina Functional Neurology Center ( CFNC) : Provides holistic treatment for a variety of neurological, metabolic and autoimmune conditions, focusing on the concept of neuroplasticity. At CFNC they pride themselves on patient-centered, individualized care.

Carla Angus, Dramatic Coffee Beans ( DCB)

Founder & Executive Director

The mission of DCB is to provide youth with a safe environment that incorporates tools that empower and enhance students with the ability to make positive choices that lead to high school graduation, teen pregnancy prevention, and positive future endeavors.

November

Absolutely phenomenal information from Rona Ewart - Hope Health Dietitian, especially about nanoplastics/microplastics! People ask, "what can I/we do to help you," my answer is typically always the same...... Support our nonprofit Neuro Navigators: Support and Advocacy Nonprofit Group and prayers for good health All our members and guest speakers are volunteers with a passion to serve others. Thank you!