Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March BAW unites the efforts of universities, hospitals, patient groups, government agencies, schools, service organizations, and professional associations worldwide in a week-long celebration of the brain.  Founded and coordinated by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and European Dana Alliance for the Brain, BAW is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary campaign in 2010. The goals of BAW are to:

§  Spread the word about the importance of brain research and its critical role in helping people lead healthier and more productive lives.

§  Arm the public with the knowledge and information they need to make informed decisions about their health.

§  Insure a future for neuroscientific discovery by inspiring the next generation of scientists.

You can help celebrate Brain Awareness Week by hosting a display in your local community. Contact Megan Winkler, Community Relations Coordinator by phone at  1-800-265-5106 ext 230 or by email at mwinkler@braintumour.ca. Megan can help coordinate a location, send materials and help with any other creative ideas.