Summary: Chatting with Kessler Foundation-affiliated honoree at the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) Virtual Gala: Jane and Joe Concato Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Volunteering-has-given-us-both-a-purpose_2020-bianj-honoree-jane-and-joe-concato-TRANSCRIPT.pdf While the world has been reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a little bit of levity and light for the brain injury community in New Jersey on March 26th. The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ) had its first-ever annual gala in a virtual format via Facebook and YouTube, complete with speeches, awards, and music. At Kessler Foundation, we were exceptionally proud that one of this year's awards went to individuals closely associated with our organization. The Volunteer Service Champion designation went to our longtime research participants and advisory board members Jane & Joe Concato in honor of their service to the brain injury community in North Jersey. Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for TBI Research and Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research, was designated this year's Research Innovation Champion for her tireless efforts in meaningful brain injury research. Listen to the podcast at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/tireless-efforts-in-meaningful-brain-injury-research-2020-bianj-honoree-dr-nancy-chiaravalloti In this podcast, Dr. Erica Weber interviews Jane and Joe and finds out how they got involved in this work. On behalf of Kessler Foundation, a heartfelt congratulations to Jane and Joe! 2020 Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Virtual Gala Video links: Jane and Joe Volunteer Service Champion Award Acceptance video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCZlIcG8hjM Jane and Joe Concato: Volunteer Service Champions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjfPpiFTLM BIANJ 2020 Gala bio - https://bianj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Concato-Bio.pdf Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. For more information about Kessler Foundation, go to KesslerFoundation.org Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation. About Jane and Joe: Westwood couple finds new meaning in life after tragedy northjersey.com/story/life/community/2016/08/25/westwood-couple-finds-new-meaning-in-life-after-tragedy/92957142 Traumatic Brain Injury Changed the Life of One Local Couple https://patch.com/new-jersey/westwood-hillsdale/traumatic-brain-injury-changed-the-life-of-one-local-couple Check out a list of websites and resources mentioned in this podcast at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Volunteering-Has-Given-Us-Both-a-Purpose_2020-BIANJ-honoree-Jane-and-Joe-Concato-Podcast-links%20.pdf
