On Saturday, December 16th, do not miss Pottery Painting at Artisan You in Loveland. Light refreshments will be provided from MouCo Cheese and Nita Crackers. This event is free for brain injury survivors, caregivers, family members, and support. SMILE #UWokeUp focuses on movement. Movement comes in many shapes and sizes for traumatic brain injury|Brain Injury…
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Halloween Ice Cream & Dog Kissing Booth, with our pooch — Phoebes!
Halloween Ice Cream & Dog Kissing Booth – with our loving pooch—phoebes, on October 24th at Paradice Cream in Loveland, CO. Email smileuwokeup@gmail.com with questions
Coma and Paralyzed, to Ironman Triathlete …
My name is Molly Cain, and I live, breathe, exclude passion for SMILE #UWokeUp. Our mission is movement. And I am a firm believer in leading by example. Movement comes in all shapes and sizes. This could be hand movement or eye movement. Like opening an envelope of mail or brushing your teeth – both…
Mt. Evans Accent – 14, 130 ft Altitude – 15.5-mile run.
Shucks, this summer is flying by, and we are spreading the word about traumatic brain injuries and hoping to encourage other survivors to take their first step through endurance racing—this time, with Mt. Evans Accent, a 15.5-mile run up to the top. Tomorrow, Molly Cain will run another race, Mt. Evans Accent, put on by…
First 100K for SMILE #UWokeUp
What a weekend, that all started with a goal in mind. I aimed to run a 100k in the high country somewhere because someone told me ‘I cannot’ do it. But along the way, their words became nonexistent and were not the driver of any accomplishments. This was about me, my TBI family, and the…
Coma and Paralyzed, to Endurance Athlete? Tales of a Brain Injury Survivor
I have always been an athlete, I grew up swimming, playing softball, golfing, cheerleading, running, biking, and the list continues. So consider it sold if you dangle a sport in my face. I was in. And my competitive drive would take me above and beyond. But ten years ago, I woke up in a hospital…
Coma and Paralyzed, to Endurance Athlete?
I have always been an athlete, I grew up swimming, playing softball, golfing, cheerleading, running, biking, and the list continues. So consider it sold if you dangle a sport in my face. I was in. And my competitive drive would take me above and beyond. But ten years ago, I woke up in a hospital…
SMILE #UWokeUp Support Group
Northern Colorado. Are you a brain injury survivor? Have you found your gait to participate in walking or jogging again? What about Yoga? Do you struggle with feeling alone, with your ambitions deemed impossible? You are NOT alone, and @smileuwokeup understands what it feels like to feel isolated and traumatized by a disability. So we…
Horsetooth Half, Fort Collins
Come join our friends at the 50th year of Horsetooth Half. Gnar Runners hold epic events in Northern Colorado, whether you’re racing, pacing, volunteering, or spectating. You are bound to have a whirlwind of FUN. And this year marks the 50th year of Horsetooth Half, a challenging, enjoyable, spectacular course, event, volunteers, and participants. What…