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RememberMike.org https://www.facebook.com/RememberMike.org My younger brother Michael, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2011. He was known as "Mr. Harry S. Ross
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At Mike's Memorial service, we learned of his extraordinary life since his motorcycle accident, which occurred over 20 years ago. Mike suffered a traumatic brain injury, that required him to live in rehabilitation and long term care facilities since 1989. Once a year since 2003, Mike spent one week at Camp Wilderness Endeavor sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Illinois(BIA). The BIA is a

not-for-profit, statewide membership organization comprised of people with brain injuries, family members, friends and professionals. The BIA is a subsidiary of the national Brain Injury Association, Inc. and is the only organization in Illinois serving individuals with TBI, their families and professionals who treat them. Camp Wilderness Endeavor is located on a lake in Central Illinois. Mike stayed overnight in a wood burning cabin and participated in: horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, archery, arts & crafts, sing-a-longs and much more! The week at camp gave Mike a much needed break from his normal routine and allowed him to participate in fun activities free of his wheelchair. Mike's personality truly came to life at camp. Sunshine" for his encouraging, happy and fun nature. Many more individuals could benefit from going to camp, but don't have the financial resources to do so. As a way to honor Mike's life and memory, RememberMike.org will encourage fundraising events to help send more people to camp. Philicia Deckard, Executive Director of the BIA of Illinois, had known Mike since 1990 and spoke at his Memorial service. Cash donations can be made by check payable to: Brain Injury Association of Illinois. Thank you for your support and for remembering Mike!

February is always a difficult month for me. It is the month that both my mother and younger brother Mike passed away, a...
03/04/2024

February is always a difficult month for me. It is the month that both my mother and younger brother Mike passed away, almost to the day, eight years apart. Mike has been gone 13 years and my mom 21 years. Hard to imagine so much time has passed. But their kindness and big hearts will always remain through the many happy memories they created. I miss them both and my dad too. He was the first to go just 15 months after Mike's accident.

11/12/2021

Brain Injury Association of Illinois Turkey Bowl 2021


Make plans to attend the Brain Injury Association of Illinois
Turkey Bowl 2021

Saturday, November 20th 12noon - 2pm
Fox Bowl - 1101 Butterfield Road Wheaton, IL 60187

This is a fun way to support the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. The proceeds will benefit the Brain Injury Association of Illinois programs and services. The event is open to the public. Bring your family, friends and co-workers. There will be lots of chances to win raffle prizes.

A Turkey Bowl ticket is $50. It includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza & pop, and a Turkey Bowl t-shirt. A bowling team is comprised of 5 bowlers. Sign your team up for $250, and don't forget to name your team. Not a bowler, but want to come cheer on your favorite bowling team? We've got a spectator ticket for $10. It doesn't include pizza & pop or t-shirt. A concession stand is available. Spectators can also purchase raffle tickets.

Yes, I want to sign up and bowl

There will be a prize for the bowler and team who collect the most donations/pledges between now and Turkey Bowl on November 20th. Share this link and ask your Family, Friends and Co-Workers to donate to you and the team.
I want to donate/sponsor my favorite bowler and/or team!

Please consider being a sponsor:
Three Strike Sponsor - $500 (includes 5 tickets)
Perfect Game Sponsor - $250 (includes 2 tickets)
Head Pin Sponsor - $100
T-Shirt Sponsor - $750
Pizza Sponsor - $500
I want to be a Turkey Bowl Sponsor!

There will also be a contest for those who bowl a Turkey (that's 3 strikes in a row during a game!), Hambone, Yahtzee or a perfect game.

We will be selling raffle tickets during Turkey Bowl with lots of fun and seasonal prizes to win and take home. Turkey Bowl 2021 is going to be fun!

For more information:
Call 312.726.5699
Send an email to the BIA of Illinois





































Visit the BIA website to find out how you can become a
member of the BIA Corporate Circle of Support

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Brain Injury Association of Illinois
P.O. Box 70
Palos Heights, IL 60463
312.726.5699
800.699.6443
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Last photo of Mike and our Mom. Both are always in my heart💖
05/09/2021

Last photo of Mike and our Mom. Both are always in my heart💖

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I'm running a virtual race to support the Brain Injury Association of Illinois! Register and join me

It is hard to believe it has been 10 years since Mike passed. His larger than life personality, in spite of the challeng...
02/10/2021

It is hard to believe it has been 10 years since Mike passed. His larger than life personality, in spite of the challenges he lived with, made him well liked by both fellow residents and staff. He loved music and sports. The Cubbies, Bears and Blackhawks! He left us at a way too young age, but is always in my heart 💖

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