Brachial Plexus Australia
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WHO
Brachial Plexus Australia aims to be a national organisation providing support, education, information and community to all Australians who are suffering from Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erb's Palsy).
WHAT
The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand. A brachial plexus injury occurs when these nerves are stretched, compressed, or in the most serious cases, ripped apart or torn away from the spinal cord.
Minor brachial plexus injuries, known as stingers or burners, are common in contact sports, such as football. Babies can sustain brachial plexus injuries during birth. Other conditions, such as inflammation or tumors, may affect the brachial plexus.
The most severe brachial plexus injuries usually result from auto or motorcycle accidents. Severe brachial plexus injuries can leave your arm paralyzed, with a loss of function and sensation. Surgical procedures such as nerve grafts, nerve transfers or muscle transfers can help restore function.
HOW
We are attempting to raise funds to cover the costs of:
* setting up a registered company
* registering as a not for profit organisation
* printing posters for hospitals and specialist/therapy offices
* t-shirt printing
* calendar printing
* other ad hoc administration costs
* flights an accommodation to travel and give initial informative presentations
We then plan to raise further funds by selling promotional materials or through investors, to assist those in need and to fund further national travel for presentations and events.
In the long term, we want to establish a Brachial Plexus Awareness Week, fund state get togethers and national think tanks, offer educational sessions to emergency room staff and birthing staff to raise awareness and to reduce risks of occurence and fund promotional and educational material for all medical and therapists across the country.
WHEN
The first $1000 is needed ASAP to cover the organisation's registration costs and some promotional material.
MEANING
I started this organisation after having a motorcycle accident on 1st of March 2015. I sustained a right brachial plexus injury, with no use of my dominant arm and hand. I underwent a nerve transfer operation, during which my surgeon transferred 4 nerves with the hope of reinervating some of the major muscles, to give me a better quality of life. Since my surgery I have maintained strict occupational therapy routines, and I am beginning to see some potential in my biceps, brachialis, deltoids and supraspinatus. I have a long way to go, but remain positive.
THANK YOU
Receiving this funding will help thousands of people across Australia. It will unite us and raise awareness to a population that has barely any knowledge of this condition. We hope to minimise birth related injuries, and educate emergency staff about the condition. Both will allow early diagnosis, early referrals and will ensure people have the best chance of successful rehabilitation.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. Please share with your colleagues, patients and friends.
Visit our website!
Brachial Plexus Australia aims to be a national organisation providing support, education, information and community to all Australians who are suffering from Brachial Plexus Injuries (Erb's Palsy).
WHAT
The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand. A brachial plexus injury occurs when these nerves are stretched, compressed, or in the most serious cases, ripped apart or torn away from the spinal cord.
Minor brachial plexus injuries, known as stingers or burners, are common in contact sports, such as football. Babies can sustain brachial plexus injuries during birth. Other conditions, such as inflammation or tumors, may affect the brachial plexus.
The most severe brachial plexus injuries usually result from auto or motorcycle accidents. Severe brachial plexus injuries can leave your arm paralyzed, with a loss of function and sensation. Surgical procedures such as nerve grafts, nerve transfers or muscle transfers can help restore function.
HOW
We are attempting to raise funds to cover the costs of:
* setting up a registered company
* registering as a not for profit organisation
* printing posters for hospitals and specialist/therapy offices
* t-shirt printing
* calendar printing
* other ad hoc administration costs
* flights an accommodation to travel and give initial informative presentations
We then plan to raise further funds by selling promotional materials or through investors, to assist those in need and to fund further national travel for presentations and events.
In the long term, we want to establish a Brachial Plexus Awareness Week, fund state get togethers and national think tanks, offer educational sessions to emergency room staff and birthing staff to raise awareness and to reduce risks of occurence and fund promotional and educational material for all medical and therapists across the country.
WHEN
The first $1000 is needed ASAP to cover the organisation's registration costs and some promotional material.
MEANING
I started this organisation after having a motorcycle accident on 1st of March 2015. I sustained a right brachial plexus injury, with no use of my dominant arm and hand. I underwent a nerve transfer operation, during which my surgeon transferred 4 nerves with the hope of reinervating some of the major muscles, to give me a better quality of life. Since my surgery I have maintained strict occupational therapy routines, and I am beginning to see some potential in my biceps, brachialis, deltoids and supraspinatus. I have a long way to go, but remain positive.
THANK YOU
Receiving this funding will help thousands of people across Australia. It will unite us and raise awareness to a population that has barely any knowledge of this condition. We hope to minimise birth related injuries, and educate emergency staff about the condition. Both will allow early diagnosis, early referrals and will ensure people have the best chance of successful rehabilitation.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. Please share with your colleagues, patients and friends.
Visit our website!
Organizer
Rebecca Cochran
Organizer
Carlisle WA
