Gloucester Township Police Raising Awareness About Head Injuries

The Gloucester Township Police Department will host its annual Bike Safety Rodeo at the Timber Creek Dog Park on May 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The purpose of the rodeo is to promote bicycle safety and proper head protection while riding bicycles.

It also runs a concussion program to raise awareness of head injuries among residents.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, spearheaded by the Brain Injury Association of America.

The theme for 2015-17 is “Not Alone.” The Not Alone campaign provides a platform for educating the general public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of people with brain injuries and their families.

According to the Brain Injury Association of America, each year an estimated 2.4 million children and adults in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and another 795,000 individuals sustain an acquired brain injury (ABI) from nontraumatic causes.

TBIs can affect the functionality of the brain—affecting thinking, reasoning, and memory. Whether the victim is an adult, a child, or an infant, TBIs can have a major impact on individuals and their families.