Survivor Stories: Brain Injury Survivors Share Their Experiences

  • Four photos of Luke Bohnenberger showcasing different emotions. Luke is a young white man with dark hair and short facial hair. He is wearing a gray suit and white button down shirt underneath.

    Moving Forward by Giving Back: Luke Bohnenberger

    Luke Bohnenberger is a father, husband, coach, speaker, author and Brain Injury suvivor who shares his story to help oher survivors realize they are not alone in their brain injury.

    [Written by Luke Bohnenberger]

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  • Abstract colors and shapes surrounding the border of the image. In the middle of the image is a shadow outline of a man's profile from the chest up and a sunset on the open road. Text says "Brain Injury Survivor Zakk Bryant".

    Brain Injury Survivor Zakk Bryant

    Zakk is a 20 year old man from South Carolina who experienced brain injury due to a car wreck in March of 2023. Read his story through the eyes of his mother.

    [Written by Zakk Bryant and his mom]

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  • Image Description: abstract yellow and blue background. Photo of Liz, a white woman with short brown hair and glasses is in the center of the image. She is smiling and wearing a sweater. Text above her photo says "Strokes Aren't Just for Seniors".

    Strokes Aren't Just for Seniors by Brain Injury Survivor, Liz Huskey

    The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina is proud to share Liz's story (with her enthusiastic permission!) to help others realize that strokes happen to people of all ages and is a type of brain injury that can impact a variety of our loved ones and community members.

    [Written by Liz Huskey]

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  • Catherine Carson. A white woman with long blinde hair who is posing in photos with her husband.

    Catherine Carson's Brain Injury Survivor Story

    Hear from Catherine in her own words how her brain injury has impacted her and why she wants to share her story with other community members.

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  • Image of three book titles/covers scattered haphazardly in a pile: Beautiful Catastrophe, Bastard Blue, and Proof. Text above these images say: Brain Injury Survivor and Author Murray Dunlap.

    Never Give Up! Fighting the Brain...Murray Dunlap

    Murray Dunlap is an author, artist, and poet who acquired a brain injury in a motor vehicle accident.

    [Written by Murray Dunlap]

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  • Image of Frank Stanton. A white man with salt and pepper hair and facial hair smiling for the camera and holding an original painting. Text above his photo says Frank Stanton, Brain Injury Survivor, Advocate, and SC BILC member.

    Brain Injury Survivor, Advocate, and SC BILC Member...Frank Staton

    Frank Staton began his journey with brain injury at the age of 18 after being hit by a car. With additional brain injuries came additional complications; all of which have led him to be the advocate he is today.

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  • Teah Beglau, a brain injury survivor

    Teah Beglau, Brain Injury Survivor & Advocate

    Teah was sixteen years old when she acquired a TBI due to a car crash. Teah shares her experience in a short video about brain injury awareness.

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  • Photo of Dede Norungolo, a white woman with a pixie cut blonde hair. She wears a green pendant necklace and long-sleeve dark blue shirt. Her image is surrounded by dark blue brush stroke patterns and the words "My Brain Injury Survivor Story".

    More Than My Brain Injury...Dede Norungolo

    Greenville Native and Brain Injury Association Board of Directors Member celebrates 23 years post-injury through volunteer advocacy work.

    [Written by Dede Norungolo]

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  • Blue, orange, and yellow shapes and blobs around the sides of the image. In the middle of the image are two photos of Paul Sanfacon. First photo is Paul as a teenager. He is a white mail with short brown hair, posing for a photo in the woods. He lean

    My Brain Injury Survivor Story...Paul Sanfacon

    Greer, SC Native and Brain Injury Survivor Paul Sanfacon, shares his survivor story with the assistance of his mom and caretaker, Theresa.

    [Written by Theresa Sanfacon]

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  • Photo of Chris Lane with his wife. Chris is a white man standing in front of the ocean. He is bald and wearing dark sunglasses. Text above his photo says Brain Injury Survivor Chris Lane.

    Defeating the Odds...My Brain Injury Survivor Story: Christopher Lane

    Chris Lane was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 10 months of age. Read about how he turned his brain injury into a mission to help others.

    [Written by Chris Lane]

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  • Photo of Emily Ruff, a white woman with long blonde hair. She wears a white shirt and hugs her husband, who is white and also wearing a white shirt. There are colorful patterns and shapes surrounding their photo.

    More Than My Brain Injury...Emily Ruff

    Easley artist thrives following 2017 car accident.

    [Written for Brain Injury Awareness Month by BIASC Board Member Dede Norungolo via survivor interview]

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  • Photo of Lucky Jollye taking a selfie. He is a white man with dark hair and dark beard/mustache. He is wearing a plaid button up shirt.

    More Than My Brain Injury...Lucky Jollye

    A bicycle accident sends rider spilling into new career.

    [Written for Brain Injury Awareness Month by BIASC Board Member Dede Norungolo via survivor interview]

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  • Image of Brook Mills sitting in front of a Sherman College sign. She is a white woman with dark brown beyond-shoulder length hair, knee-length red dress with long sleeves that is dark red, and nude heels.

    More Than My Brain injury...Brooke Mills

    Spartanburg resident continues to promote National Concussion Awareness Day.

    [Written for Brain Injury Awareness Month by BIASC Board Member Dede Norungolo via survivor interview]

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