Category Archives: Stories of Hope and Healing

Will the brain heal itself after a severe brain injury? For three weeks, In the Culture of One World is proud yet humbled to display a selection of 6 stories of real people coping with head injuries, concussions and clinical efforts to combat both traumatic and acquired brain injuries. Find stories about neurologists and researchers. Fighters rewire their minds — and re-shape their lives. Families and close friends stand their ground — in the face of adversity. Read on.

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HOPE + RECOVERY = A NEW BRAIN 8 inspiring stories in the wake of a brain injury

This special section consists of selection of 8 real-life stories about fostering new dreams where once there were none.

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Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET)

HOPE + RECOVERY = A NEW BRAIN 8 inspiring stories in the wake of a brain injury

This special section consists of selection of 8 real-life stories about fostering new dreams where once there were none.

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Rebecca Bratspies, B. Allen Shulz and their daughter Naomi

“WE ARE NOT ALONE” To the strangers who performed CPR on my partner

“I really want to try to thank these two young men if possible. I would love for them to hear somehow how grateful we are,” said Rebecca Bratspies.

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Rebecca Bratspies, B. Allen Shulz and their daughter Naomi

“WE ARE NOT ALONE” To the strangers who performed CPR on my partner

“I really want to try to thank these two young men if possible. I would love for them to hear somehow how grateful we are,” said Rebecca Bratspies.

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B. Allen Schulz, composer

“A WILL TO LIVE” If music be the food of life, a NY composer plays on

“Having a brain injury is not the end — as many doctors and others will try to tell you,” says NYC composer B. Allen Schulz

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B. Allen Schulz, composer

“A WILL TO LIVE” If music be the food of life, a NY composer plays on

“Having a brain injury is not the end — as many doctors and others will try to tell you,” says NYC composer B. Allen Schulz

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From a Photo Album by Lyndon Davis

A BAKE OFF Brownies vs. Cookies © All Recipes Reserved

Which tastes better? Brownies or Cookies? To find out, they did a Bake Off. | Photography by Lyndon Davis

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From a Photo Album by Lyndon Davis

A BAKE OFF Brownies vs. Cookies © All Recipes Reserved

Which tastes better? Brownies or Cookies? To find out, they did a Bake Off. | Photography by Lyndon Davis

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GEORGE CLOONEY Traumatic brain injury made him think of suicide

At the time, Clooney was filming the movie “Syriana” in Morocco, playing out a scene where he is tied to a chair and tortured.

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GEORGE CLOONEY Traumatic brain injury made him think of suicide

At the time, Clooney was filming the movie “Syriana” in Morocco, playing out a scene where he is tied to a chair and tortured.

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BRAIN ADVOCACY Why just young black men? Why not help everyone?

In recent years, bias-related crimes have surged 30% across NY State against people of color, ethnic minorities and LGBT people.

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BRAIN ADVOCACY Why just young black men? Why not help everyone?

In recent years, bias-related crimes have surged 30% across NY State against people of color, ethnic minorities and LGBT people.

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emilia becker

HER NEW BRAIN “What Used to Be Natural Had to be Relearned”

After experiencing a brain injury herself, Emilia Becker, a Candian, decided to share her story with others to raise awareness

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emilia becker

HER NEW BRAIN “What Used to Be Natural Had to be Relearned”

After experiencing a brain injury herself, Emilia Becker, a Candian, decided to share her story with others to raise awareness

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IN SPITE OF DOCTORS Can stem cell biology help the damaged brain repair itself?

And there’s hope in this next section. Amazingly, the brain can repair itself.

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chandran_tedglobal

IN SPITE OF DOCTORS Can stem cell biology help the damaged brain repair itself?

And there’s hope in this next section. Amazingly, the brain can repair itself.

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Dr. Teena Shetty serves as the New York Giants’ neurologist

GOT A CONCUSSION? NY Giants and the Mets turn to Dr. Teena Shetty

One of a handful of women physicians in professional football, she treats such high-profile patients as the Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning, who suffered a head injury.

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Dr. Teena Shetty serves as the New York Giants’ neurologist

GOT A CONCUSSION? NY Giants and the Mets turn to Dr. Teena Shetty

One of a handful of women physicians in professional football, she treats such high-profile patients as the Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning, who suffered a head injury.

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A NEW BRAIN Nubian Union fights for young black men with head injuries

The Nubian Awards Gala is a community-led effort to raise funds to help give medical and psychiatric care to young minority men with head injuries and traumatic brain injury.

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A NEW BRAIN Nubian Union fights for young black men with head injuries

The Nubian Awards Gala is a community-led effort to raise funds to help give medical and psychiatric care to young minority men with head injuries and traumatic brain injury.