My Name is Drew

My name is Drew, and I am a 24 year old man living at Laura’s House, King Edward II. I was diagnosed with a serious brain disease when I was 19 and living in Florida. I was in a situation where I felt I had trouble being understood. I felt trapped and was constantly trying to keep a balance in my head. Eventually, I was hospitalized for a short time but that didn’t solve the problems I was having. Although I was put on medication, I preferred not to take it, since I want to live naturally and deal with my problems in other ways like exercise.  Read full testimonial.

Video Testimonials

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Theodore Moriak, board member of the Brain Foundation, introduces us to the organization and shares a personal story.
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Former Brain Foundation board member Dotti McKee, who has been embroiled in a lifelong struggle to secure rights for people with mental health disabilities, shares what it means to volunteer for the organization. McKee's son has a mental health disability, and after a whirlwind life, he now lives in a Laura's House.
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Patty Shumaker served on the Brain Foundation's board and is the mother of a tenant, Amy. Patty reflects on being a parent and a member of the organization
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Trudy Harsh, founder and chair of the board of directors of The Brain Foundation, discusses both the origins and purpose of The Brain Foundation.