Hundreds gathered in North Charleston, S.C., for the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s annual Walk, Run & Roll event, celebrating brain injury survivors and raising over $11,795 locally—pushing statewide totals past $25,000.
Event Impact
Over 200,000 South Carolinians live with brain injury disabilities from causes like strokes, falls, crashes, or violence. Survivors like Sunil Patel, Sara Hartford, and Allan Dapore shared stories of isolation turning to resilience through community support, education, and resources.
Survivor Insights
Patel described the sudden “unplugging” of life post-stroke, with migraines and lost clarity, while Hartford stressed proactive rehab beyond waiting. Dapore now visits hospitals to inspire others, proving slow progress leads to independence—driving, cooking, living fully.
Heartwarming Lowcountry show of unity near your Charleston area. Events like this build real hope.
