1. Mothers for TBI Hope, Inc.
Because we’ve been there….
Mothers For TBI Hope, Inc.
728 Ginger Mill Dr. Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 657-1424
Providing an oasis of comfort & hope to families
experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury with a loved one.

2. Mission: HOPE
The mission of Mothers For TBI Hope, a 501 (c) 3 non profit
organization, is to function as a resource for the immediate
family of those who have sustained a traumatic brain
injury within the first weeks of hospitalization through the
provision of resource tote bags and access to a support system.
Our Impact
•Providing free reusable resource tote bags filled with personal toiletries, comfort
items, statewide resources, information about Brain Injury hospitalization and
rehabilitation to one immediate family member of any person hospitalized with a
moderate or severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) within the first 24 hours of arrival
at any Trauma Facility in Florida.
•Providing 24-hour access to a support system of hope and encouragement from
others who have been through the experience.
•Effective in helping hospital systems meet trauma center standards in the areas
of psychosocial support, outreach, and quality management while also helping
the hospitals move toward a more family centered care model.
•Develop a more positive relationship between the medical community and the
family by comforting and educating families in the most compassionate way.
Overall perception of patient care is elevated when family members are provided
this level of compassion during such an emotionally difficult experience.
•Patient benefits by having a better informed and prepared family to guide them
in their recovery.
•Hospital staff will have the ability to comfort & console family members without
taking time away from critical patient care.
•Personalized extension of services add value to the services acute care hospitals
already provide.

3. •Every year, at least 1.7 million TBIs occur either as
an isolated injury or along with other injuries.
•TBI is a contributing factor to a third (30.5%)
of all injury-related deaths in the United States.
•About 75% of TBIs that occur each year are
concussions or other forms of mild TBI.
TBI Statistics:
The leading causes of TBI are: Falls (35.2%); Motor
vehicle – traffic (17.3%); Struck by/against events
(16.5%); and Assaults (10%).
•Children aged 0 to 4 years, older adolescents aged 15 to
19 years, and adults aged 65 years and older are most
likely to sustain a TBI.
In every age group, TBI rates are
higher for males than for females.
Mothers for TBI Hope has provided Tote Bags
and Hope to more than 10,550 families.

4. To date Mothers for TBI Hope has provided Totes of Hope
& Comfort to 10,550 families throughout the state of
Florida, and support to thousands more through the 24-
hour support group system.
We need your help to continue to provide hope to all those
afflicted with a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.
Mothers for TBI is fully funded by the generosity of
individuals, philanthropic organizations and civic minded
businesses who want to make a difference in the lives of
thousands of people affected by TBI’s.
Sponsoring Mothers for TBI Hopes’ Totes of Hope &
Comfort Program is an opportunity to positively impact
thousands of individuals and their families who have been
afflicted with a TBI. Partnering with Mothers for TBI Hope
also provides multiple benefits to your business and/or
organization.

5. Program Costs*
Tote Bags & Supplies $21,000
Shipping Costs $5,800
Web & Technology $4,100
Storage/Rent $1,133
Administrative Fees $1,480
Office Supplies and Operations $2,750
Education & Presentations $3,000
Marketing & Fundraising $4,000
Salaries (Executive Director) $4,320
TOTAL PROGRAM COST $47,583
* Figures based on an annual budget
The Totes of Hope & Comfort Program costs $47,583 annually to provide the needed totes
throughout Florida’s trauma centers.
Additional financial support would allow the program to expand and support more individuals.
To meet this need MFTBI Hope has developed a funding strategy that provides the following
opportunities for your support.

6. Partnership Levels and Benefits
TBI CHAMPION
$25,000
•Recognition and premier logo placement on website
•Logo on MFTBI Hope Brochure
•Thank you acknowledgment with logo in all tote bags distributed
•Logo on all MFTBI Hope social media channels
•Logo on all presentation & education materials
•Company name highlighted in media articles and coverage, including a dedicated
press release.
•Commemorative Plaque
FRONTAL LOBE SPONSOR
$10,000
•Recognition and premier logo placement on
website
•Logo on MFTBI Hope Brochure
•Thank you acknowledgment with logo in all
tote bags distributed
•Logo on all MFTBI Hope social media
channels
•Commemorative plaque
TEMPORAL LOBE SPONSOR
$7,500
•Recognition and premier logo placement
on website
•Logo on MFTBI Hope Brochure
•Thank you acknowledgment with logo in
all tote bags distributed
•Logo on all MFTBI Hope social media
channels
PARIETAL LOBE SPONSOR
$5,000
•Recognition and logo placement on website
•Logo on MFTBI Hope Brochure
•Thank you acknowledgment with logo in all
tote bags distributed
OCCIPTAL LOBE SPONSOR
$2,500
•Recognition logo placement on website
•Logo on MFTBI Hope Brochure
•Thank you acknowledgment in all tote
bags distributed
CEREBELLUM SPONSOR
$1,000
•Recognition logo placement on website

7. Partnership Form
Partnership Options
$25,000 TBI CHAMPION
$10,000 FRONTAL LOBE SPONSOR $7,500 TEMPORAL LOBE SPONSOR
$5,000 PARRIETAL LOBE SPONSOR $2,500 OCCIPITAL LOBE SPONSOR
$1,000 CEREBELLUM SPONSOR
Contact Information
I would like to pay my sponsorship/pledge with:
Check (payable to Mothers for TBI Hope)
Credit Card: ____VISA ____MASTERCARD
____AMEX _____DISCOVER
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Card Number Expiration Date
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Signature Date
Payment Options
Company/Organization Name
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Address
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City/State/Zip Primary Contact Name/Phone
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8. Letters from the Heart
We know that families experiencing this injury are under a great deal of emotional stress at the time
they receive our tote bags. Many of these families choose to contact Tracy Porter through the 800-TBI-
HOPE line while others choose to write weeks, months, and sometimes years after coming through this
life changing event.
Professionals working with the families also write to thank us for helping to prepare families for the
road ahead-their letters are shared here as well.
As of November 2013, thousands of letters and cards have been received-here are just a few:
My brother suffered a TBI May 17, after falling 20 feet from a tree in Orlando. He broke many
vertebrae and ribs, and punctured a lung as well. We received our bag from MABI at ORMC right away,
and I cannot begin to tell you how much that meant to us. When the family was so vulnerable, it was
such a comfort to think that others cared. Just wanted to tell you that Dennis came home from rehab
last Thursday. Hallelujah!
Thank you so very much
Susan
Good morning Ms. Porter:
I have a co-worker whose son recently experienced a traumatic brain injury. He is at Delray Beach
Medical Center. Our co-worker is so appreciative of the tote bag she received. When we asked what
we can do to help her and her family, she said she wanted to give back to families in her situation. She
said the items were so helpful especially the journal. We are in the processing of collecting donations
for the Tote Bag Program.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful organization. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you,
Bridget

9. This past weekend I spent at Orlando Regional Medical Center in the Trauma Unit where my
nephew is recovering from a traumatic brain injury. As you know, just the few days there, I learned
much about TBI. I was so impressed by the tote bags that you put together for families, that I came
back to my hotel and wanted to help.
Thank you for your wonderful work; it meant so much to my family.
Patty
Dear Tracy:
I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful tote bag that I received from Halifax Health Center in
Daytona, Florida. My son sustained a traumatic brain injury on March 5th while practicing at the
Daytona Supercross Race. Our day started out just like any other day. Never to my wildest dreams
would I of thought my son would have been hurt so badly doing something he loves and has been
doing his entire life. The accident happened when he was going about 2 mph and hit his head just
the right way to sustain the critical brain injury. While we were at Halifax Health Center, the nurses
brought the tote to me. I had plenty of time to review all the wonderful information the bag
contained and I’m constantly referring to it. You thought of everything, the pillow, blanket, snacks
and toiletries. The bag has so inspired me that I want to work with you to help promote brain injury
and reach out to other families that will be faced with this injury.
Once again Tracy, I loved hearing your story and cannot thank you enough for your support, concern
and heart that you put into each one of the bags. You are a Class Act!
Sincerely with Love,
Elaine
Dear Sweet Tracy!!!!
I have got to tell you what a life saver the bag that I received at U&F Shands was to me. We live in
SE Georgia and had nothing with us when this all happened and I refused to go home while she
was there!! Your bag was so comforting!!! My 19 year old and 6 year old daughters were on an ATV
ride when they wrecked. The 6 year old fell off before the ATV flipped but it landed straight on my
19 year old. The little one ran 1/8th of a mile to the house to tell us she could not breath and
needed HELP! Assisting for sure in saving her life!!!!! Our little HERO!!!!
Her chest was crushed and it slammed her head onto the rocky ground. Life flighted from Brunswick
Ga. 95 truck stop and upon arrival we were told she was a 4 on the coma scale and she would more
than likely need intensive rehab!!!! She had Two bruises on her frontal lobes of her brain with
major swelling and a fracture in the back, two perforations in her right ear drum, 2 bruised lungs
with an upper lobe collapse, and a bruised heart. Devine Intervention took place WE PRAYED TO
OUR AWESOME GOD NOT NOT LET HER HAVE MORE INJURIES THAN HER BODY COULD HANDLE!!!!
HE ANSWERED US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have been very blessed she was released from the hospital 16 days later, walking talking!
AGAIN THANKS FOR THE BAG OF COMFORT!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!
With Much Love,
Kristin

10. Recently my mom was hit by a driver while a passenger on a motorcycle. She was flown from the
back of the motorcycle over 100ft. She was in a coma for about a month and then slowly after 4
months she finally gained consciousness enough to talk and start to function on her own. The
accident happened on Halloween and it is now mid- April. Fortunately i was lucky enough to receive
the wonderful bag provided at Bayfront Medical and Mothers Against Brain Injury. I am only 23 and
have had to deal with this ordeal from long distance as i live in PA and I don't know what I’d do
without the books and information provided to me in your wonderful bags, as well as the helpful
travel equipment for the long drives from PA to Florida.“
"I also want to THANK MABI for posting the amazing link for at home therapy ideas. Thank you so
much for your continued care and advancements in this direction."
If there is anything going on for MABI or any fundraisers, I would be interested in volunteering my
time while I am in the area. Thanks again for everything!" "I have recommended the book provided in
the bag to most of my family members and it has helped us all in so many ways.
Thanks everybody i really wanted to share a little bit of my story. for anyone unsure of what will
happen try to be patient.. its the hardest thing to do, but life works in mysterious ways.
Thanks again.
Jackie
Hello Family, Friends & Co-Workers,
As most you already know at 4 weeks old, my baby Caleb suffered TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). On
May 2, 2010 Caleb was immediately transported from Holmes Regional Hospital to Arnold Palmer
Hospital. Within a couple of hours I was brought into a small room with a Neurologist, Neurosurgeon,
several others Doctors and the hospital Chaplain. I was told Caleb had suffered a Traumatic Brain
Injury, and they found several bleeds around his brain. Listening to these specialists explain the
seriousness of his injuries was excruciatingly painful for me. I thought I was in a nightmare. It was so
surreal and at that exact moment I wasn't sure how I would go on. Caleb was admitted
into the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit that night.
Within a couple of days I received a canvas tote bag from Mothers Against Brain Injury. I was very
appreciative, but at that moment I wasn't ready to go through the bag or read any information.
Several days later I began to look through this Tote Bag which was filled with so much information
and personal care items. The first few items I pulled out were a Fleece Blanket and Pillow. As I
looked through the tote there was an abundance of information on TBI, available resources in my
area, letters of encouragement, a journal, and much more. I was so very thankful, and I knew I would
need to take advantage of all these resources that were given to me. Thinking back almost a year
later I am so happy that I received that Tote Bag from Mothers Against Brain Injury. I remember
feeling hopeful reading stories of families that went through similar experiences, having a loved one
suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury. We all had suffered the same pain in our hearts. Along with
God, close family and friends, MABI helped me get through a very difficult time. I will be forever
grateful to Tracy Porter and MABI.
Franky Melbourne, FL

11. Hi Tracy!
John is home - and we are truly blessed. He woke up after 9 weeks. We got him into Spaulding - thanks
in no small part to your guidance. He was at Spaulding for about 1 week when he started to speak. He
answered questions in full sentences - it was absolutely amazing. We really feared that he would
remain in a vegetative state. I have never known such sorrow and fear. When he woke up, he just kept
going just like you said. He was in Spaulding from April until July, then in a nursing home in RI for 1
month until we could get him to Neuro Restorative in Massachusetts for another 3 months. Then on
October 15 he came home. He is now in outpatient rehab at Sargent Center which specializes in brain
injury.
John is doing very well - he is walking, talking, reading, and writing. His balance is off walking, and he
has nerve damage in his left arm and hand. His cognitive functions are still being tested and results are
coming on 12/20 after 9 hours of testing. He has executive functioning and judgment and decision
making problems - so has needed 24/7 supervision until last week. Now he can be home for 4 hours
starting this week. There are many anger issues and mood swings now that we are learning to deal
with. It is so difficult to put myself in John's shoes, but I am trying. He knows his life has changed, and I
suspect that he thought when he returned home, things would go back to normal. It is a very difficult
journey.
Tracy - thank you so much for all your support, suggestions, care, understanding. And thank you for
keeping in touch. I don't know what I would have done without your help in the beginning.
Warm regards,
Terri

12. QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US:
Tracy Porter
Founder/Executive Director
Mothers For TBI Hope
tracy.porter@800tbihope.org
OR
Giselle Reid
Communications/Fundraising Coordinator/Volunteer
Mothers For TBI Hope
giselle.reid@800tbihope.org
Mothers For TBI Hope
728 Ginger Mill Dr.
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 657-1424
www.800tbihope.org
Mothers for TBI Hope, inc. Is a non-profit corporation under 501(c)3. In
accordance with the solicitation of contributions act, chapter 496, Florida
statutes, the organization has been issued registration number ch20851. No
professional fundraising consultants receive any portion of funding to the
organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may
be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free 1-
800-435-7352 .