The Brain Matters: A Mother's Mission

In this powerful episode, we meet Rose Colon, an Operations Specialist at UPMC in Central PA., and a determined mother whose life took an unexpected turn when her son suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an accident. Rose shares her family's emotional journey through the initial shock, the challenges of recovery, and the realization that support for TBI survivors and their families was critically needed in their community.

In a serendipitous twist, Rose worked alongside Dr. Matthew Wilson, a physician featured in a previous episode who had himself recovered from a TBI. Rose recounts how their shared experiences and complementary expertise led to a powerful collaboration.

The episode explores how Rose and Dr. Wilson joined forces, utilizing The Brain Matters Fund, which is held by the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, to establish a comprehensive TBI support group. Rose discusses the challenges and triumphs of getting the group off the ground, and how The Brain Matters Fund's resources were crucial in making their vision a reality.