40 Days • 40 Stories
Fourty years of support, connections and community.
In 1986, a small group of people came together because they saw a need in our community. Forty years later, the Lloydminster & Area Brain Injury Society continues to provide connection, support and opportunities for individuals living with acquired brain injuries and their families.
Over 40 days, we’re sharing the people, memories, milestones and community support that helped shape LABIS.
This is our story. And it has always been a community story.
40 Days • 40 Stories
Over 40 days, we’re sharing the people, memories, milestones and community support that helped shape LABIS.
Day 1
Where It Began
Every organization has a beginning. For LABIS, that beginning came in 1986.
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Day 2
Recognition
Mayor Gerald Aalbers recognized LABIS with a Certificate of Congratulations in honour of our 40th anniversary — a meaningful acknowledgement of four decades of connection, support and community.
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How LABIS Began
LABIS began because people in our community recognized a need for local support for individuals living with acquired brain injuries and their families. What started as a small community effort grew into an organization that has now served Lloydminster and area for 40 years.
1985
A community needs assessment identified a lack of local support for people living with brain injuries and their families.
January 14, 1986
Eighteen people attended an information meeting in Lloydminster and agreed that a local brain injury society was needed.
February 1986
A slate of officers was elected, helping formally establish the new organization.
1987
The Life Enrichment Program began, creating regular programming and support for people living with acquired brain injuries.
1993
Demand for LABIS programming had grown significantly, with the Life Enrichment Program reaching capacity.
Today
LABIS continues to provide programs, outreach, information, support and community connection for individuals living with acquired brain injuries and their families.
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For 40 years, community support has helped LABIS provide programs, connection and support to individuals living with acquired brain injuries and their families.
Your support helps make sure that continues.