2018 Pikes Peak Challenge Summit Hiker: Michelle Matusiak

By Michelle Matusiak

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Event: September 8, 2018
Colorado Springs, CO
Team: Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver
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Meet Matt.  He’s my favorite dude and the best dad in the WHOLE WORLD.  Of course, I’m biased! Last year he suffered an anoxic brain injury.  Although he was luckier than most, he also experiences the effects of his stroke everyday.  I am so proud of what he has already overcome and I felt it was time I overcame something for him.  So this year for my Dad and all other brain injury survivors I will be hiking Pikes Peak!

I am hiking the Pikes Peak Challenge to raise awareness for brain injury survivors like my dad and to raise critical funding for the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC). BIAC is dedicated to serving individuals affected by all forms of injuries to the brain. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for survivors by connecting them with resources to help navigate the path of rehabilitation. Brain injuries are so prevalent and so devastating to not only the individual who had the injury, but also their families. 
   
I am excited to share my commitment to participate in the 2018 Pikes Peak Challenge. When I finish, I will have hiked 13 miles and 7,400 vertical feet to the 14,110 foot summit of Pikes Peak. This fun-filled and exciting event raises awareness for the brain injury community, while at the same time empowers both supporters and survivors as we hike, walk or roll side-by-side. Last year $275,000 was raised to support the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado! This year we hope to surpass that number and raise $300,000. Can you help us reach our goal?

Even more impressive than this challenge, is the courage and strength it takes for a survivor to overcome day to day struggles that come with a life of living with an injury to the brain.

Please donate and together we can make a huge impact for brain injury survivors like my Dad and the entire brain injury community.

Thank you. Love you,

Michelle

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