Approx. 3.5 weeks in SICU after facial reconstruction
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I Wrote a very inspirational book, that I will first show at our Community Dance and will be available for $15. All proceeds towards Brain Injury Recovery. A small book with a BIG message! Book will soon be available on Amazon.
2005 Make-A-Wish Social
Make an impact ⚾ Volunteers needed at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on select Saturdays. Quick training (3:30–4 PM), fun night, and 10% of sales support The Bjorndahl Foundation for Traumatic Brain Injury. Rides available—join us!
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.
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Proudly supported by the generosity and sponsorship of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4927 — thank you for standing with our mission and strengthening our community through your commitment to those who served.
Thank you to Pinky's for your generous sponsorship and continued support of our TBI survivor community. Your kindness makes a real difference.
Grateful for the generous sponsorship and support from our fellow Chamber of Commerce member. Your commitment to strengthening our local community and uplifting important causes makes a real impact.
Proudly honoring the hospitals and care teams whose compassion, skill, and dedication helped me get to where I am today—thank you for being part of my healing journey.
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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.
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