7th Annual
Making Connections
Pediatric Brain Injury Conference & Resource Fair
Conference Info
The Team Luke Hope for Minds 7th Annual Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference and Resource Fair will be held in Austin, Texas September 29 & 30. This conference connects families and provides resources and education for caregivers. Attendees will explore services and products, as well as listen to presentations on a variety of relevant topics. The presenters and topics are listed below.
Our Keynote Speakers are Dr. Crawford (attending both days), Dr. Harch (attending Saturday only), and Dr. Proefrock (attending Friday only).
Registration & Virtual Access: You can register to attend the conference in person or by receiving presentations and information virtually following the conference. Tickets are $10/person per day or $20/family per day.
Scholarships Available: Travel/event scholarship applications open June 1.
Hotel Information: Are you traveling to the conference? The shuttle to and from the conference will pick up families from the hotels below.
Please email chelsea@teamlukehopeforminds.org if you need a ride from the hotel to conference and back.
Sponsorship Information: Are you interested in partnering with Team Luke Hope for Minds on our mission to support children and families after brain injury? Scroll down to see giving levels below.
Agenda
Speakers/Topics
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Dr. Brandon Crawford (NeuroSolutions) – Neurohacking for Optimal Health
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Dr. Paul Harch (Harch Hyperbarics) – Topic TBD
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Dr. Kenneth Proefrock (Total Wellness Center) – Alternatives to Polypharmacy in Conditions of Neurological Impairment
- Nick Wallace, ChSNC®, RICP® (Wallace Financial) – Special Needs Planning
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TyiaLynn Scott, ED (Critically Loved) – Building Family Unity While Navigating Special Needs
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Jonathan Parr , PT, CSCS, EP (Parr, PT) – Physical Therapy Concepts for Caregivers: Brain Injury Edition
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Laurie Longest, PT (Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute) – Traumatic Brain Injury: Journey to Recovery using MNRI!
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Deborah Zelinsky, OD, FNORA, FCOVD (Mind-Eye Institute) – The Importance of Having a Mind-Eye Connection
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Cullen Gibbs, Ph.D. & Clinical Neuropsychologist (TIRR Memorial Hermann) – Strategies for Managing Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents with Brain Injury
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Kristen Desjardins, SLP (Napa Center) – Feeding and Eating After Brain Injury
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Stacey Gesinger, LMFT – Marriage–what is there to talk about?
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Dr. Jeri LaVigne, Ed.D., Ph.D. (Efficient Brain) – Are You Ready For Your Close-up, Mr. Blood Cell?
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Dr. Danielle Barron – Are Your Cells Running on Empty? The Essence of Mitochondrial Health and Function
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Cristina Sanders, DO (Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) & Dr. Maureen Nelson (Texas Children’s) – Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- Danielle Vernon, PT, ISST, BSTPTS, SSOL, SEAS, MDT, Lyon Methods(Scolio Austin) Scoliosis and Brain Injury
Sponsorship Information
Your generosity makes a difference
Thank you for your interest in supporting Team Luke Hope for Minds as we serve children and families after brain injury. Our annual Making Connections Conference aims to connect families and provide resources and education for caregivers. Attendees will explore services and products, as well as listen to presentations on a variety of relevant topics.
As our partner and Sponsor, you will not only join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of these children and families, but also, you will:
- Get increased brand exposure through the event itself, event advertising, and media coverage.
- Have access to in-event speaking and/or advertising opportunities that help boost your work.
- Gain direct contact with an audience full of the people you help the most and the industry partners you can learn from and build relationships with.
To sponsor the Making Connections Conference, review the giving levels below. Click on the Sponsor Request button below, or the price link below any sponsor giving level and we will reach out to you right away.
Presenting
- Name will be featured on promo material as part of the event title including TV/radio advertising
- Equipment Showcase Room or Exhibit table for the duration of resource fair & conference
- Option to speak briefly Saturday morning (intro)
- 2 Full page ads in Conference Program
- 3-1/2 minute commercial to play at the conference & before all presentations online
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Ad on scrolling screens in lobby/signage in the main conference room
- 10 free conference admissions
- Logo on volunteer t-shirts & Top Sponsor Banner
- Logo on insulated lunch bags and sanitizing wipe container
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Platinum
- Equipment Showcase Room or Exhibit table with larger display area during the entire conference
- 2 Full page ads in Conference Program
- 3 minute commercial to play at the conference and before all presentations online
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Ad on scrolling screens in lobby/signage in main conference room
- 8 free conference admissions
- Your logo on insulated lunch bags
- Logo on volunteer t-shirts & Top Sponsor Banner
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Diamond
- Equipment Showcase Room or Exhibit table for duration of resource fair & conference
- Full page ad in Conference Program
- 2-1/2 minute commercial by professional videographer to air before 9 virtual conference sessions & before 6 presentations online
- Ad on scrolling screens in lobby/signage in main conference room & on social and newsletter
- 8 free conference admissions
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Your logo on charging cable given to each family
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Gold
- Exhibit table for the duration of the conference with the option to have a larger display area
- Full page ad in Conference Program
- You may provide a 2-minute commercial to be aired before 5 presentations online
- Your logo on sensory toy given to all families
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Ad on screens in lobby/signage in main room
- 6 free conference admissions
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Silver
- Exhibit table for duration of conference with the option to have a larger display area
- Your logo on the notebooks or small planners distributed to attendees upon arrival
- Full page ad in Conference Program & website
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Ad on scrolling screens in lobby
- 4 free conference admissions
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Bronze
- Exhibit table for the duration of the conference with the option to have a larger display area
- Considered our lunch sponsor. Signage at lunch table, name mentioned with lunch announcements
- Logo will appear on plastic cups or napkins
- Full page ad in Conference Program & on website
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Ad on scrolling screens in lobby
- 4 free conference admissions
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Waymaker
- Exhibit table for the duration of the conference with the option to have a larger display area
- Logo on reusable grocery style bag given to all attendees
- Full page ad in Conference Program
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Ad on scrolling screens in lobby
- 4 free conference admissions
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Supporter
- Exhibit table for the duration of the conference with the option to have a larger display area
- Logo on pens with highlighter/sticky notes with flags given to attendees
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Full page ad in Conference Program & website
- Logo on scrolling screens in lobby
- 4 free Making conference admissions
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Heroes
- Exhibit table with the option to have a larger display area
- Half page ad in Conference Program & website
- Recognition on social media & newsletter
- Logo on scrolling screens in lobby
- 4 free conference admissions
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Partners
- 6 ft exhibit table for the duration of the conference
- Quarter page ad included on program & website
- 2 free conference admissions
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Friends
- 6 ft exhibit table for the duration of the conference (or Full page ad in Conference Program for those who can’t attend)
- Company listed in program & website
- 2 free conference admissions
- Option to put an item in the attendees’ swag bags
Mission Partner Upgrade
Contact Ronda at ronda@teamlukehopeforminds.org to find out more about upgrading your sponsorship package to include Mission Partner benefits.
