MISSION & VALUES
Who we are and our "why".
BPI Strong Warriors educates, inspires & motivates not only those living with the injury but also those who may not know how the injury impacts our lives in many ways. It is a disability that many worldwide are still unaware about. BPI Strong Warriors aims to actively change this through awareness, building community and visibility, as well as providing support. Many people are unaware of the challenges we have to overcome on a daily basis from adapting & pain management to gaining the incredible skills & talents we carry in our careers & hobbies. BPI Strong Warriors showcases & connects Warriors as well as their families together. There are many Warriors out there living with this injury who feel alone battling it everyday. By sharing the unique stories of Warriors we promote diversity within our community and bring meaningful changes into the lives of those living with BPI | Erbs Palsy.
VISIBILITY
Warriors being seen.
The BPI | Erbs Palsy community is very diverse and though Warriors may share having the injury, each Warrior is walking their own unique path. Through visibility we can also help to show Warriors that despite our disability, we are still capable of achieving many things and adapting. Every day is a challenge but seeing others who can relate and share their journeys, can help to make the road a little less difficult to travel whether you're a Warrior, a family member or any support system of a Warrior. BPI | Erbs Palsy visibility can help to break stigmas around the injury so others can see beyond our disability and see the skills, talents & abilities we do have as well.
AWARENESS
Shining a light on Brachial Plexus Injury | Erbs Palsy.
This injury occurs in every 1-3 in 1000 births and many others sustain this injury resulting from a traumatic accident after birth. By raising awareness, we can promote prevention and move towards a society where people can bring it up casually in conversation with knowledge of the injury as well. Through awareness, more people can get involved to help raise even more awareness so that people living with BPI | Erbs Palsy can feel supported & welcomed in safe spaces as well.
COMMUNITY
Promoting diversity & creating a community for Warriors to connect with each other.
By meeting with & getting to know our very diverse community of Warriors through social platforms or scheduling video chats, hearing their unique stories allows BPI Strong Warriors to also bridge them to other Warriors who may share even more similar experiences. This promotes peer support, mentorship & community healing as well.
SUPPORT
A bridging point.
Helping to connect BPI Strong Warriors and families to supports & references. Awareness & bridging can help to promote the needs of Warriors & families so they can get support.