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Richard Anderson and his wife Rose

Personal Perspective: Richard Anderson – Called to Be an Advocate

In August 2004, I sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while on a family vacation at the Jersey Shore. To this day, my short-term memory has limits. I struggle with finding the right words to express my thoughts and emotions. And, I no longer have the ability to taste and smell. I am sharing this because looking at me, you might…

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GI GO Fund and JobPath - Disability Employment

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit one of our grantees, the GI Go Fund in Newark, New Jersey. The mission of the GI Go Fund is to support veterans and their families by connecting them with services they need to lead fulfilling lives in the civilian sector. In…

Participants at Kessler Foundation's annual Stroll 'N Roll

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Kessler Foundation's 18th Annual Stroll 'N Roll

Every dollar you give or raise supports innovative rehabilitation research and employment initiatives that change the lives of people with disabilities. Join us and become a champion for people…

Ali and Pete Welch sitting on a bed with their son, Patrick, daughter, Katie, and dog.

Embracing Fatherhood After Traumatic Brain Injury

In celebration of Father's Day, we share a story to demonstrate how your support makes all the difference for fathers like Pete Welch. You advance groundbreaking rehabilitation research to help fathers like Pete and others overcome disability and live to the fullest with…

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Preventing Memory Loss

 

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. A unique research study at Kessler Foundation, made possible by donors like you, seeks ways to prevent memory loss and reverse impairments for those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.