Approx. 3.5 weeks in SICU after facial reconstruction
The Bjorndahl Foundation for Traumatic Brain Injury is a survivor-led nonprofit dedicated to advancing the recovery of fellow brain injury survivors through therapeutic and recreational support. Founded by Brad Bjorndahl, a medevacked GCS3 TBI survivor who rebuilt his life through years of rehabilitation and ultimately earned a Bachelor of Science, our mission is rooted in lived experience, resilience, and hope. Your donation directly helps provide resources, programs, and opportunities that empower survivors to regain independence, dignity, and quality of life. Together, we can turn survival into recovery—and recovery into possibility. Proudly a nonprofit federal tax exempt charity501(c)(3). Support the Mission — Donate Here
The Bjorndahl Foundation For Traumatic Brain Injury At Port Jeff's 16th Annual Health and Wellness Fest @ The Meadow Club
Our Organization Manager Thomas J. Murdolo, With Wolfie And I @ The Health & Wellness Festival, 2025
Pictured above In The Community-Re Entry Program @ St Charles Rehabilitation Hospital with a surprise visit of Dr. Semel checking up on my progress 3 months after my inpatient discharge.
Our mission calls for paying it forward to my core four, assuring fellow survivors recovery advancements with the newest equipment and standards We proudly partner with
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The J is not silent but the BJ Next to ORN is phonetically Pronounced As [BYAWN] And Together Sounds Like The Byawndahl Foundation For Traumatic Brain Injury
One Mission, One Community
Our founder also owns Happy Shots Studio Inc., a photography company dedicated to capturing life’s most meaningful moments. Through photography and community events, both organizations share the same goal: bringing people together, celebrating resilience, and supporting survivors on their journey forward. Happy Shots Studio, Inc.
The Bjorndahl Foundation For Traumatic Brain Injury was founded and is operated by a medevacked GCS3 survivor to aid fellow survivors through all therapeutic & recreational means. Aiding is our goal. Proudly a nonprofit federal tax exempt charity 501(c)(3).
Survivor-Founded And Run: Our Mission is to provide Assistance to Fellow Brain Injury Survivors. Solidarity with Gratitude answers it all. We seek to raise the needs for fellow survivors advancing their recovery.