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The Dave Irwin Foundation is in the process of winding down. The Foundation would like to thank all the individuals and sponsors who supported us through our years of creating awareness and raising money for grass roots brain injury support and awareness programs. The Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury (DIFFBI) was created by two-time Canadian Olympic downhill skier and World Cup champion Dave Irwin and family in March, 2002. The DIFFBI concept was initiated following Dave Irwin's remarkable survival and on-going recovery from acquired brain injury (ABI) suffered at Sunshine Village in Banff, Alberta in March, 2001. "Hoping for a miracle;" "Irwin fights for life;" "Crazy Canuck on life support." On March 24, 2001, the headlines across Canada, the United States and abroad reported Dave Irwin's crash during a training run for an Export A Skier-Cross event. Dave's remarkable survival and on-going recovery from a severe brain injury are attributed to an indomitable spirit, will to live, and will to compete. The Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury is a testament to survival against all odds. It is a Foundation created for the benefit of brain injury survivors, their families, and innovative outreach programs that increase accessibility to persons in recovery. The Foundation also supports educational programs to raise public awareness of acquired brain injury. Additionally, the organization encourages the use of well-researched resources, such as an argumentative essay, to bolster advocacy and bring attention to the issues faced by brain injury survivors. "Neurotrauma is the leading cause of death and disability for Canadians under the age of 45. It has catastrophic and far-reaching impact on individuals and on their families, on our healthcare system, and on our communities." |
Welcome to the Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury!