CARMEL, Ind. — Each year, thousands of Hoosiers suffer from traumatic brain injuries. Many of those survivors celebrated their triumphs towards recovery Saturday in the Brain Bolt 5K in Carmel.
The 6th annual event benefits the treatment and care of traumatic brain injuries. It was canceled last year due to the pandemic.
Hundreds of runners and walkers came out to participate. Some even shared stories of survival.
Dr. Ben Rodgers, a surgeon at Goodman Campbell said over the last couple of years the trauma center has remained busy with incoming patients.
"Our patients are people who, prior to their injury, were just getting started with their lives, getting ready to get back to society. Part of our goal is to try to maintain that so that our patients can get back to that, sort of, functioning level in society," said Rodgers.
About 500 people registered for the race. The event raised more than $140,000.
Rodgers said funds raised go towards research and outreach programs, clinical and basic science research studies.