August 19, 2004

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I have been trying to let everyone know that I have had to postpone the 8/21/2004 Saturday PABIA EXTENDED FAMILY picnic at 630 Bascom Ave. to Saturday October 9 as our second great Event celebrating:

OCTOBER- BRAIN Injury Awareness Month

‘EXTENDED’ FAMILY PICNIC FOR FELLOW SURVIVORS & FAMILY

OF THE PITTSBURGH AREA

BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE

at the Judge Francis & Mary B. Taptich estate

SATURDAY 10/ 9/2004

1:00 ^PM_TO 9:00 ^PM

for the first 60(~) that

CALL ED at 412-761-9870

at 630 Bascom Avenue

near the corner of Brighton Road

also near Jacks Run Road

opposite the

Bellevue Giant Eagle

4110 Brighton Road

This is because I am back and forth this month to Wilkes-Barre moving my dad from Mercy Specialty Care center to a long term care center tomorrow. That Friday evening 5/14 I left from his house in Wilkes-Barre after helping him with his mobility problem for a week and seeing my mom still on her deathbed at Geisinger's ICU, then at the nursing home (she finally passed on June 17) he fell and hit his head on a counter in his kitchen. The fire department came and helped him to bed since he said he was OK. The next morning when his friend Mary Jane tried to raise him, he said he had a bad headache and took two pain pills and would rest a little longer. An hour later she went upstairs to ask he needed anything while she was out shopping and couldn't raise him. The ambulance came, couldn't get him into General or Mercy, but luckily the new Geisinger took him into ICU where they found a blood clot in his left temple. They removed it with they said 15 minutes to spare. I wonder if he did this on purpose, since he always said he needed to be a TBI for me to pay more time and attention to him.

The rent on his house is ending in 16 days. That means I have that long to empty the whole house of my dad's and my engineering equipment and computers and the Crinnion family history, furniture and archives. So please let our area support group attendees that I probably won't be in Pittsburgh on the NorthSide this coming Saturday for the original scheduled picnic, but keep reminding me to be here on 10/9.

That will be just after Joseph L. Romano, Esquire on talk Tuesday 10/5 from 7 to 9 PM on 'LEGAL ISSUES FOR T B I ( TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ) SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES - FUNDING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE' at a location (?) close to our PABIA meeting site at Life's Work hopefully Duquesne University in one of Bayer Hall's large presentation rooms if I can get their Department of Counseling, Psychology and Special Education will cosponsor it with me and Bill Byrnes since I will be teaching my class 'The Hidden Scars from a TBI, Physical, Mental and Social, and the NEW Challenges of Life Ever After' on October 18th for 32 students in Doctor Linda Lengyel's class on 'Persons With Disabilities'.
I will also be giving that same talk one day 10/__ that is available in Oakland at Scaife Hall at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm for UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh, Western Psyche, families and survivors and ? ? to also celebrate OCTOBER- BRAIN Injury Awareness Month

----- Original Message -----

From: John Pistorius

To: Pittsburgh Area BRAIN Injury Alliance

Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 6:30 PM

Subject: picnic article

Hey Ed, this is what I'll be including in the next newsletter about the picnic.

jp

You Are Invited

Ed Crinnion's "Extended Family" Picnic

Each year, Ed Crinnion tries to bring his "extended family' together for an event that unites and enlightens all who attend. This year, Ed is extending an invitation to all people recovering from brain injury and their families to visit him at his home for food, fun and camaraderie. "I consider all the people who come to our meetings as my extended family." said Crinnion. "Everyone is welcome to share in the fun at this picnic."

The picnic will be held Saturday, August 21, 2004 from 1 p.m. -9 p.m.. Ed's home is situated on five beautiful acres at 630 Bascom Avenue at the intersection of Brighton Road near Jacks Run Road. The picnic site has historical significance as it was originally built as the Judge Taptitch estate. With plenty of level lawn area, it is sure to provide ample space for food, games and fun for all who attend.

Attendees are encouraged, (but not required) to bring some of their favorite foods to share with others.

Ed will supply exact directions and a map to anyone interested in attending. Just drop him a line at evc@pabia.org or call (412) 761-9870.

What: Ed's extended family picnic

When: Saturday, August 21, 2004

Where: 630 Bascom Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

Contact: Ed Crinnion (412) 761-9870 or email evc@pabia.org

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