Brain Awareness Week: Get Involved!

Although Brain Awareness Week is officially the third week of March, there are many ways to get involved throughout the year.

Educate

Brain research is not just for experts. Share the wonders of neuroscience with the help of BrainFacts.org.

• Hold a public lecture featuring a local neuroscientist. 
• Organize a brain fair with crafts and games for families. 
• Share brain health tips with a senior citizen group.

Get Creative

Explore neuroscience your way.

• Support brain awareness through music, video, or dance. 
• Have an art display or poetry contest inspired by the brain. 
• Write an op-ed or letter to the editor for your local newspaper.

Compete

Encourage interest in the brain with contests, games, and challenges.

• Hold a brain trivia night in your community. 
• Get involved in a Brain Bee as a participant, organizer or volunteer.

Promote

Spread the word about Brain Awareness Week in your community.

• Post your event on the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives calendar at Dana.org. 
• Publicize events to various audiences: invite schools or teachers, post fliers in libraries or businesses, or write a press release about the campaign for local media.

Support

Seek sponsors that can support or fund outreach activities.

• Reach out to neighborhood businesses and organizations for volunteers, event space, or food.
• Find a partner to help fund initiatives or provide event materials.