BrainMinders™ is the signature project for Pilot International focused on traumatic brain injury and brain disorders. The project encompasses a public service campaign designed to promote brain awareness; prevention education programs for children and adults; workshop and speakers bureau materials; a partnership with Project Lifesaver, a tracking program; and support for brain-related programs.
The award-winning BrainMinders™ programs feature safety tips for children and are presented by Pilot Clubs around the world. 500,000 books are in circulation.
The BrainMinder Buddies™ program structures injury prevention “Play Safe, Play Smart” through the story “Wise Old Owl and his Fuzzy, Funny, Smart and Sunny BrainMinder Buddies”. Gerald Giraffe - helmet Safety, Martin Monkey - playground safety, Penny Panda - seatbelt safety and Fiona Fox - crossing the street safety, illustrate how to play safe and play smart. The program for children 7-8 years of age features Brave Bob Beagle - gun safety, Toolip Pig - safety in the kitchen, Hero Horse - helmet safety, Captain Kitty - boating safety and Danny Deep - swimming safety.
Meet Elsielee, she is Pilot Club of Chula Vista's Brainminders Champion! She is very enthusiastic to take on this very challenging role, and we're all excited to support her in every way we can.
2 comments:
Great job Pilot club of Chula Vista! Keep blogging and soon all of Chula Vista will want to be a Pilot!
Gwen Yarbrough
2009-2011 Director
Pilot International
Congratulations Elsielee and Chula Vista Pilot Club you are doing a great job for BrainMinders! Every presentation you make has made a difference in a child's life. Play Smart and Play Safe is "Protecting Your Brain for Life." We truly appreciate what you are doing!
De Fluker, Director of Communications and BrainMinders, Pilot International Headquarters
Maconn, GA
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