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Keep Your Head Up Foundation

The mission of our organization is to improve traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery, including concu

06/01/2026

🎟️ OUR FIRST EVER 50/50 RAFFLE 🎟️

In support of Brain Injury Awareness Month 💙

We’re excited to launch the very first Keep Your Head Up Foundation 50/50 draw!

🗓️ Opens: Monday, June 1 at 5:00 PM
🗓️ Closes: Sunday, June 14 at 5:00 PM

This June, in honour of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we’re raising funds to support youth concussion education, recovery programs, and community initiatives across Waterloo Region. Every ticket helps us continue providing free programs and resources for individuals impacted by brain injury.

💙 Your support makes a real difference.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of our first-ever draw (and win!)

📌 Disclaimer: Read second slide for full raffle rules and eligibility details.
🔗 Link in bio

05/29/2026

Mindful Moments – June programming is open for registration.

📍 In-person events are free for youth and young adults (18–35) in Waterloo Region living with a traumatic brain injury.

🖥️ Virtual sessions are offered Wednesdays at 1pm ET.

Register at: www.keepyourheadup.ca/mindful-moments

05/27/2026

Just a quick reminder!

Join us for an afternoon of pickleball for a good cause on Sunday, June 7th, from 12–3 PM at Corte KW, in honour of Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Play competitively, casually, or come to hang out and support the event!

No matter how you choose to show up, your contributions this June will help us support the community where individuals impacted by brain injuries feel supported, connected, and empowered.

Together, we can make a difference!

If you can’t join us, you can still show your support this Brain Injury Awareness month through a donation or sharing our fundraiser with others!

Visit www.keepyourheadup.ca/pickleball to register!

05/26/2026

What support actually helps after a brain injury? 🧠💙

Support doesn’t always need to be big. Often, it’s the little things that matter most.

✨ Listening without trying to “fix” things
✨ Being patient with unpredictable recovery timelines
✨ Reducing pressure to “bounce back” quickly
✨ Offering practical help with everyday tasks

Sometimes support looks like sharing notes, giving someone a ride, bringing food, or simply sitting quietly together.

You do not need perfect words to support someone through recovery. Compassion, patience, and understanding go a long way. 💙

05/22/2026

Brain Fact Friday 🧠⚡️

After a concussion, the brain goes through a series of complex changes that disrupt normal neuronal functioning. This creates an “energy crisis” — where the brain needs more energy to heal, while being temporarily less able to produce and deliver it efficiently.

That’s why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and headaches can happen so easily during recovery. 💙

05/20/2026

Join our FREE virtual and in-person workshops for individuals across Canada impacted by traumatic brain injuries and concussions in the next week!

🫂Social Gathering
📅 Monday, May 25th | 6-7 PM
🏢 In-Person at Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region
Led by KYHU Program Coordinator Kim

🎨 Paper Kintsugi
📅 Wednesday, May 27th | 1–2 PM ET
💻 On Microsoft Teams
Led by KYHU Instructor Jaclynn

🔗 Register: www.keepyourheadup.ca/mindful-moments

05/19/2026

Setbacks can feel loud.
Progress is often quiet — but that doesn’t make it any less real. 💙

Healing can look like resting when you need to, asking for support, or simply making it through the day. Small steps still count.

05/16/2026

Why Does Sleep Disruption Occur After a TBI? 💤🧠

Sleep disturbances are common after a traumatic brain injury, affecting an estimated 30–70% of individuals during recovery.

This can include:
• Insomnia
• Sleeping too much (hypersomnia)
• Disrupted sleep patterns
• Parasomnias and other sleep changes

Why does it happen? A TBI can affect the brain systems responsible for regulating sleep, hormones, and the nervous system — making quality rest harder to maintain.

Sleep challenges after a brain injury are real, valid, and more common than many people realize. 💙

05/06/2026

Join our FREE virtual and in-person workshops for individuals across Canada impacted by traumatic brain injuries and concussions in the next two weeks!

🧑🏼‍🎨 Beginner's Pointillism
📅 Monday, May 11th | 6-7 PM
🏢 In-Person at Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region
Led by KYHU Program Coordinator Kim

🔖 DIY Bookmarks
📅 Wednesday, May 13th | 1–2 PM ET
💻 On Microsoft Teams
Led by KYHU Instructor Hank

🧘🏻‍♀️ Resting Meditation
📅 Wednesday, May 20th | 1-2 PM ET
💻 On Microsoft Teams
Led by KYHU Instructor Rebecca

🔗 Register: www.keepyourheadup.ca/mindful-moments

05/04/2026

Why Routine Can Feel Impossible After a Brain Injury 🧠

After a concussion or TBI, everyday tasks can take much more brain energy. Things like planning, remembering, switching tasks, and staying focused rely on executive function — and when that’s taxed, even simple routines can feel overwhelming.

This can look like:
• Freezing at a to-do list
• Forgetting steps
• Avoiding simple tasks
• Feeling drained early
• Getting overwhelmed by small decisions

✨ What can help:
• Break tasks into smaller steps
• Use visual reminders
• Reduce choices
• Keep routines flexible
• Rest before burnout
• Practice self-compassion

Progress doesn’t require a perfect routine — just a sustainable one. 💙

Address

P. O Box 40013 Waterloo Square , Waterloo , N2J4V 1
Waterloo, ON
N2J4V1

Website

http://www.keepyourheadup.ca/

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