People of all ages can be affected by brain damage. Traumatic brain injury is probably one of the most serious of all types of injuries as it may completely alter the life of a person. Often with debilitating and dire long-term effects, these injuries are mostly caused by accidents and medical malpractices.

Brain injuries are a serious problem that can happen anywhere to anyone and requires the support of family and friends. In the lone star state, one girl is raising awareness on brain injuries by supporting local charities and opening up about her own permanent disability.

Kasey Wagner, a 15-year-old Texan teenage girl is getting involved in her community by helping raise local awareness about brain injuries through her own personal experiences. As an active supporter, fundraiser and spokesperson for local government and private concern groups, she has raised $1,000 for local charities and programs such as the Walk for Brain Injury campaign scheduled this March.

The young lady herself was a victim of a 2009 car accident that left her with brain injuries that continue to affect her ability to manage multiple tasks and do activities that require plenty of mental processing such as driving a vehicle. The brain injury has left her easily anxious and frustrated when told to do many things at the same time. She even finds it difficult to deal with people or understand spatial issues.

What impresses about the girl is her will and determination. Despite her handicap, she has been consistently leading fundraising efforts in and around the state to educate about brain injuries. Locals are inspired by her daring efforts.

Brain injuries could have a lasting and profound impact on one’s life. It could affect a person’s potential and, because of the required long-term care, may result in further medical expenses. Only through love, encouragement and support, a victim can regain a little measure of normalcy.