Keep Your Head Up Foundation

10/14/2026

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

🧘🏿 Gentle Yoga
📅 Wednesday, Oct 21st | 1–2 PM ET
💻 On Microsoft Teams
Led by KYHU Instructor Rebecca

🖍️ Pastel Art
📅 Wednesday, Oct 28th | 1–2 PM ET
💻 On Microsoft Teams
Led by KYHU Instructor Hank

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

10/14/2026

Thanksgiving gatherings should feel welcoming for everyone. 🧡🍂

For someone recovering from a concussion, busy rooms, loud conversations, bright lights, and long days can make celebrations overwhelming. Small accommodations like offering a quiet space, sharing plans in advance, staying flexible, and respecting when someone needs to leave can make a big difference.

This Thanksgiving, make room for rest, flexibility, and understanding. 🧠🤍

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day is a reminder that concussion recovery goes beyond physical symptoms. Changes in mood, emotions, and mental well-being can be part of the journey too. 💙🧠

By listening to lived experiences and creating space for people to feel heard, we can help build more compassionate and informed concussion support.

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

Concussion symptoms can change over time. 🧠

Recovery doesn’t always follow a predictable path. Physical, cognitive, emotional, and sleep-related symptoms may appear or improve at different times.

Pay attention to changes, give yourself time to recover, and speak with a healthcare provider about new or worsening symptoms. 💙

10/05/2026

Join us this Wednesay, October 28th from 6–7pm for a brain injury tailored craft session led by the Keep Your Head Up Team! 🧠

This guided clay session is designed to support traumatic brain injury and concussion recovery through fine motor movement, creativity and social connection.

To register visit: www.keepyourheadup.ca/mindful-moments OR use the link in our bio

10/02/2026

Mindful Moments – October 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

09/30/2026

09/25/2026

✨ Join us for good food, great company, and all for a great cause! ✨

Keep Your Head Up Foundation is excited to share that Little Mushroom Dining Lounge will be hosting an evening of Tapas & Trivia in support of individuals affected by traumatic brain injury, including concussion. 🧠

📅 Thursday, October 8 | 6 PM
📍 131 Sheldon Dr., Unit 17, Cambridge
🍽️ Enjoy delicious tapas, put your trivia knowledge to the test, and connect with your community
👥Gather your team, bring your friends, and join us for a fun night that makes a difference!

📩 Book your team: [email protected]
📞 226-791-3739

A special thank you to Little Mushroom Dining Lounge for partnering with us and helping create an evening of community, connection, and support. 💙💛