In recognition of National Brain Donation Awareness Day – May 7
“A single brain donation can impact generations—offering answers, improving care, and turning one family’s pain into another’s hope.”
At the Jimmy Simpson Foundation, we are committed to providing exceptional long-term care for brain injury survivors through our Safehaven residential program and related outreach within the community. By understanding the daily challenges faced by individuals living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families we are able to provide support and increase awareness.
We know caring for today means learning for tomorrow.
Each year on May 7, we recognize National Brain Donation Awareness Day, a time to honor those who make the extraordinary decision to donate their brain to science. Their legacy fuels vital research and paves the way for medical breakthroughs that will benefit generations to come.
What Is Brain Donation?
Brain donation allows scientists to study the effects of injury, disease, and aging on the brain. It’s not for transplant—it’s for research. These donations are essential to advancing our understanding of:
- TBI and other acquired brain injuries
- Pediatric and adult stroke
- Disorders of consciousness
- Dementia, Parkinson’s, and more
For families who have experienced the struggles of severe brain injury, this decision can offer purpose in the midst of grief. It turns loss into legacy.
Why Does Brain Donation Matter to the Brain Injury Community?
Without brain donation, many of the advances in brain injury rehabilitation, diagnostics, and care simply wouldn’t be possible.
Researchers rely on these gifts to:
- Understand how brain injuries evolve over time
- Create better treatments for cognition, behavior, and movement
- Offer factual resources for caregivers and families of those affected by TBI
- Inform best practices in 24-hour traumatic brain injury care
At JSF, this aligns directly with our mission to deliver quality care, expand brain injury community outreach, and advocate for TBI research through our Foundations for the Future initiative.
A Legacy of Healing
Choosing to donate is a deeply personal decision. But for many families, it becomes a way to honor their loved one’s, and keep spirit alive—ensuring their story makes a difference. It’s a final act of love that opens the door to understanding, empathy, and hope.
Join Us in Moving Brain Injury Care Forward
As a dedicated 501(c)(3) organization, we invite you to get involved in advancing research and compassionate care:
Make a donation to
support our mission and expansion
Learn more about brain donation through
The Brain Donor Project
Support our annual golf and clay shoot fundraisers or
volunteer with our team
Help us spread awareness throughout Northwest Georgia and beyond
Together, we can ensure that individuals living with brain injuries are not only supported—but also seen, studied, and understood.
Join us for the Targets for TBI Clay Shoot!
Friday, June 6, 2025 | Garland Mountain Sporting Clays, Waleska, GA
Support the expansion of The Jimmy Simpson Foundation and make a difference for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries.
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