Raisin Hope Foundation

Raisin' hope for survivors of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury

A place for people to raise awareness and support for survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and those who support them

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When Saul awoke from his coma, he told his friends and family that if ever lived a normal life again, he would devote himself to helping others get through what he did. Thus began the Raisin Hope Foundation. This site is dedicated to helping others who, like Saul, are recovering from TBI, or like Saul's parents, are helping someone else recover. We welcome and encourage you to join this site and post your story, ask questions or share info on the forum to help others affected by TBI.

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Michelle is now a member of Raisin Hope Foundation
Apr 30
Saul Raisin commented on c. juliette reymonenq's status
"You have a big heart caring for your cousin. It is someone like you that inspires others to never give up hope no matter how hard things maybe. Hope is a contagious gift that can be given for free. I know that your dedication is a beak on of hope to…"
Apr 24
c. juliette reymonenq posted a status
"Hope and need for mutual support for my cousin Janet who is severely disabled from car accident at age 7.She is now 30. I take care of her."
Apr 24
c. juliette reymonenq is now a member of Raisin Hope Foundation
Apr 16
Randy replied to Saul Raisin's discussion Memory problems
"The best way I know is to use a PDA, a Smartphone, or go really high tech and use a pad and pen.  Review the information daily at least two or three times; usually at noon, 3 PM, and again after dinner.  Make a "To Do" list of…"
Apr 8
Lyle Swartzel is now a member of Raisin Hope Foundation
Apr 1
Saul Raisin left a comment for George "Russell" Pass
"Hi Russell, thank you for joining Raisin Hope. Do you live in the Dalton area? If so, lets get together sometime soon."
Mar 25
George "Russell" Pass is now a member of Raisin Hope Foundation
Mar 25
 

The Raisin Hope Foundation is a 501C3

Saul Raisin: Raisin Hope

On April 4, 2006, at the age of 23, I crashed in a professional bicycle race. The subsequent effects led me to endure a coma, substantial bodily damage, and a traumatic brain injury. My outlook was bleak. Medical professionals did not know if I would survive, and if I did, what kind of life I would lead. Miraculously I awoke from my coma only to enter a world full of doubt and uncertainty. Now recovered, I have created the Raisin Hope Foundation to help transform hope into knowledge. My goal is threefold:

  1. Raise funding to support brain injury research
  2. Connect individuals and families whose lives have been affected by a brain injury with support and information regarding medical, physical, and emotional recovery
  3. Promote public awareness and understanding of people with disability as a result of brain injury.

As a professional cyclist I was known for Raisin Hell, now as a brain injury survivor I ask you to please join me on my quest. It is my dream that, together, we can be known for Raisin Hope for individuals and families affected by brain injuries.

-Saul

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Memory problems 2 Replies

Started by Saul Raisin. Last reply by Randy Apr 8.

Why can`t stroke survivor find help 3 Replies

Started by Ernest Severino. Last reply by Saul Raisin Jan 16.

Raisin Hope Foundation on Twitter 4 Replies

Started by Saul Raisin. Last reply by Saul Raisin Jan 5.

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A little about me and my injury...

Hi, 

Bare with me as I try to get this information on here without it sounding all jumbled. My memories of the events are still difficult to deal with, and still fuzzy.

My name is SPC Brian Dean and I am a Combat Medic with the CA Army National Guard. In June of 2010, while deployed to the remote area of Musa-Khel in the Khost province of Afghanistan, my platoon came under mortar fire from unknown locations. While at first the incoming didn't seem to be of any…

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Posted by Brian Dean on October 14, 2012 at 7:51pm — 2 Comments

Alleghany Highlands Cycling Festival

Come ride with me @ the Alleghany Highlands Cycling Festival to raise awareness and money to fight brain injuries.

http://www.sport-vista.com.prod.ngin.com/page/show/155645-alleghany-gran-fondo-july-10-2010

The Gran Fondo is a great challenge and on some of the most beautiful roads in the world.

Posted by Saul Raisin on June 27, 2012 at 6:36pm

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Online Donations!!

The Raisin Hope Foundation has the ability to accept donations ONLINE! Help Saul and his Raisin Hope Foundation raise money to support organizations that help TBI patients and families through research, counseling, therapy, awareness and general support. To Donate, click on the "Donate" button in the Raisin Hope! donation box on the right or left column of this site (also in the left column of the old site). This will take you to a secure site for payment run by PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to donate, it will accept Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, and DiscoverCard credit or debit accounts as well. Donations are tax deductible as the Raisin Hope Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit (consult your tax adviser for details), and you will get an automated receipt when you donate.
 
 
 

The Raisin Hope Foundation is a 501C3

The Raisin Hope Foundation is a 501C3

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2101 Coventry, Dalton, Ga 30720 USA

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