Providing Resources and Services to Brain Injury Survivors Every March, people all across the nation join the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month. This event was created by the BIAA to engage people by supporting survivors of head trauma and spreading awareness of brain injuries and the people they affect. Here at Hare Wynn, we know the impact brain and head injuries can have. We are honored to support the Alabama Head Injury Foundation (AHIF), which allows us to be a voice in the community and help where we can. The AHIF engages with the community by hosting educational events and developing supportive services for survivors and their families. Last year, our team was part of AHIF’s fifth annual Beer, Band, and BBQ event at Avondale Brewery, which had over 500 attendees. It was a great event where people could eat, drink, and socialize with people who had gone through similar experiences. The money raised during this event went toward the continued support of traumatic brain injury survivors. We’re proud to say that this year we are sponsoring the sixth annual Beer, Band, and BBQ event, and we look forward to supporting this cause for the sixth year in a row. However, this is not the only thing we’re doing to support the AHIF and its mission. We recently partnered with the foundation and visited second graders at Avondale Elementary to teach them about the dangers of head trauma. Our attorneys visited the classrooms and read “Elvin: The Elephant Who Forgets,” by Heather Snyder. This story is about a young elephant who sustains a brain injury when a fig tree branch falls on his head. The story gave the teachers and our attorneys an opportunity to educate the students on the importance of avoiding head trauma by wearing seat belts and bicycle helmets. Visiting educators and professionals break up the routine of a typical school day for kids, and as a result, the lessons conveyed are often better remembered because they stand out.
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This St. Paddy’s Day, try taking a festive spin on a classic staple. If you have red velvet lovers in your family, they’re sure to love this equally decadent treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
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3 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened
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2/3 cup sugar
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1 stick butter, melted
3 eggs
1 oz green food coloring (gel works best)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract Green sprinkles, optional
Directions
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Heat oven to 350 F, and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine crumbs, butter, and food coloring. Press into the baking pan. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
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Pour mixture over the packed crumbs. Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool completely before adding sprinkles and slicing.
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