Local mother inspired to host brain injury awareness event

By News Staff on Monday, March 21, 2022
  • BRAIN INJURY WALK SET - Chasity Monier is in charge of the Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Walk, which will be held Saturday, March 26. at the “White Elephant.” She is shown with her son, Alexander “Alex” Wilson, who was injured in a tragic accident nearly seven years ago. He was the inspiration for Monier starting the fund raising event. (Photo courtesy of Chasity Monier)
    BRAIN INJURY WALK SET - Chasity Monier is in charge of the Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Walk, which will be held Saturday, March 26. at the “White Elephant.” She is shown with her son, Alexander “Alex” Wilson, who was injured in a tragic accident nearly seven years ago. He was the inspiration for Monier starting the fund raising event. (Photo courtesy of Chasity Monier)

    By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Following her son, Alexander “Alex” Wilson’s tragic car accident due to texting while driving nearly seven years ago when he was 18, Chasity Monier was inspired to raise funds for the Louisiana Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund after learning there was a 10-year waiting list for patients and families in need of assistance. She hosted the f…