After Luciana’s daughter, Ariana, sustained a traumatic brain injury at seven years old, she was unable to speak or control the right side of her body. Though doctors doubted Ariana would ever regain these skills, Luciana remained fiercely optimistic. Encouraged by her mother, Ariana regained her mobility and speech and joined several research studies aimed at helping children with TBI, made possible by donors like you. Today, Ariana continues her recovery, gains independence, and will soon walk in her high school graduation ceremony.

Because of your support, Ariana’s story—and the lives of many others with disabilities—can continue to unfold. Read more.