Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, CHTD is pleased to announce that our firm will once again be sponsoring the Going the Distance for Brain Injury Run this coming Memorial Day!
Launched in 1987 by the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas (BIAKS-GKA), the Memorial Day Run was initially held in honor of Amy Thompson, an incredible young woman and brain injury survivor whose will to live gave hope to many affected by traumatic brain injuries.
In 2018, it was renamed the “Going the Distance for Brain Injury Run” and has since become a way to honor individuals affected by brain injury who exemplify the same courage and determination that Amy Thompson demonstrated. This year’s honoree is Ralph Yarl, a young man from Staley High School who suffered a serious brain injury in April 2023 when he mistakenly went to the wrong home and was shot twice through the house’s front glass door. Against all odds, and just like Amy Thompson, Ralph survived his injuries and continues to progress and persevere through lasting brain injury symptoms, including migraines, balance and focus issues, mood changes, and PTSD.
Now in its 37th year, the Memorial Day Run focuses attention on TBI survivors like Ralph and Amy and the battle against brain injuries. Drawing more than a thousand participants, it also serves as an important fundraiser to help the BIAKS-GS continue its mission to provide important services and programs for individuals and families affected by brain injury.
You can learn more about the Memorial Day Run here.
Join Us This Memorial Day!
As a firm that fights for victims who’ve suffered traumatic brain injuries due to the negligence and wrongful acts of others our team at Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, CHTD has been a proud sponsor of the Memorial Day Run going back to its inaugural launch in 1987 when it was called the Amy Thompson Memorial Day Run, and every year since it was renamed in 2018.
This year, we are again contributing as a Platinum Sponsor, and encourage all our friends and families to join us for a day of fun and learn more about getting involved.
In fact, we have five complimentary run registrations that are available – first come, first served!
- Where: The Run will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024 at Loose Park beginning at 8:15am.
- Events: There will be a 10K, 5K, 1.5 mile Walk for Thought, and a Fun4Kids event!
- Registration. You can register as a runner or volunteer online at biarun.org. Packet pick-up and late registration will be Sat. May 25, 10 am-4 pm at Fleet Feet – 11908 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66213, or on race day, beginning at 6:30 am.
If you’d like to claim one of our complimentary run registrations, or learn more about our work supporting brain injury victims and their families in personal injury cases, give us a call at (816) 542-5999 or contact us online.
