BIAMT Events

FREE Drawing Workshop for Brain Injury Survivors

Reach out today to save your spot in this completely free drawing workshop for Brain Injury Survivors. This course will take place on Friday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 PM starting on March 15, 2024. The BIAMT will be hosting these classes, located at 3535 W Broadway #6, Missoula, MT. This class is designed for beginners and professionals alike. Please email Hannah at hannah@biamt.org to register today – spots are limited!

Statewide Virtual Puzzle Club

Need Help Piecing Things Back Together?

The Montana Puzzle Club is our virtual statewide brain injury support group. The group is facilitated by Mr. Jim Mickelson, a TBI survivor and the founder of the Missoula Puzzle Club. We welcome all brain injury survivors, as well as their family members and caregivers. The objective of this support group is to create space for peer support and connection while piecing life back together after brain injury.

Upcoming meeting dates:

• Wednesday, February 14, 2024
• Wednesday, February 28, 2024
• Wednesday, March 13, 2024
• Wednesday, March 27, 2024

How to Connect:

Join us from the comfort of your home. Please click the link below to join the webinar:

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99769452328            Or Telephone: US: +1 669 900 9128              Webinar ID: 997 6945 2328

Summer Helmet Giveaways

Do you know a child in need of a helmet? Reach out to us at 406-541-6442 or email Hannah at hannah@biamt.org

Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is Brain Injury Awareness month. For more information on how to get involved in our cause, visit the Brain Injury Association of America or the United States Brain Injury Alliance sites to learn more.

Brain Injury Conference:
“Embracing Our New Normal”

Saturday, May 4th, 2024 – Holiday Inn Downtown, 200 S Pattee Street, Missoula, Montana

This year, our one-day conference is dedicated to brain injury survivors and their families. Join us to hear from incredible speakers, learn about resources available in Montana, and connect with survivors from across the state.

Register for the May 4th Brain Injury Conference here: https://biamt.org/event/2024-biamt-brain-injury-conference/

Big Sky Fight Club Banquet & Auction

Saturday, June 8, 2024 – Kalispell, Montana

Join us in Kalispell, Montana on June 8, 2024 at the Wachholz Center for a star-studded evening as we support the mission of the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana. At the Big Sky Fight Club Banquet & Auction, you will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with the athletes, participate in live and silent auctions, and hear from a few incredible speakers. All proceeds from this event will support the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana, as we work to support those living with a brain injury and promote prevention.

Purchase tickets for the Big Sky Fight Club Banquet & Auction here: https://biamt.org/event/big-sky-fight-club-auction-banquet/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

Big Sky Challenge Hike

Saturday, July 13, 2024 – Snowbowl, 1700 Snowbowl Road, Missoula, Montana

Missoula Big Sky Challenge Hike 2024 – Register Here

Brain injuries can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. Financial support raised from this event helps support our mission of creating a better future for those who are impacted by brain injury.

Our 7th Annual Missoula Big Sky Challenge Hike will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024!

We have a summit for everyone:

• Mission Loop (0.8 miles) 9AM start time – ride the Grizzly Chair life before enjoying a beautiful loop at the top! Only 75 spots available for Mission Loop. *Please use discretion when riding chairlifts with small children*
• Awareness Trail (4 miles) 9AM start time – this single track winds along the front of the mountain on the Beargrass Highway, where you can enjoy incredible wildlife and emandering course as it travels thorugh the trees. It is an out and back hike.
• Big Sky Challenge Summit (8 miles) 8:30AM start time – With a 2,000 vertifcal foot climb both up and down, this steep, challenging hike will take you up Second Thought Trail and down Beargrass Highway! This hike is a loop, starting and ending at the base lodge.
• Virtual Challenge – For those unable to hike or attend, you can show your support as a virtual hikers. To register, simply select “virtual hike” during registration and create your fundraising page. There is no cost to participate in the virtual challenge!

Participation/Registration Costs: 

• Adult: $27.00
• Youth (ages 13-17): $12.00
• Kids 12 and Under: Free
• Virtual Hiker: Free

Registration is available onsite! Registration for all hikes will be from 7:00AM until hike start times.