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View fullsize 🌱 Swipe to see the highlights of our Brain Health Awareness event at the Bronxville Public Library! Through engaging, hands-on activities, we empowered youth with essential knowledge about sleep, nutrition, exercise, and more: critical habits that
View fullsize Last week, Brain Waves for Change had the pleasure of partnering with Lifting Up Westchester to bring bracelet-making and paper crown decorating to their campers. Thank you @liftingupwestchester for welcoming us. Here’s to more opportunities
View fullsize 🪷 Today, we returned to Kaplen JCC on the Palisades to revisit this wonderful group of seniors. From a lettered ball memory game to simply chatting and sharing stories, this session was an opportunity to connect, laugh, and engage with our community
View fullsize We’re recruiting new student leaders to join Brain Waves for Change! Help us advance neuroscience education through creativity, community, and collaboration. Open to applicants both locally (Westchester, NY) and internationally. Questions? Rea
View fullsize 🎬 Join us on June 7 for a powerful screening of Alive Inside, a moving documentary that explores the transformative power of music for individuals living with memory loss. In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we’re e
View fullsize 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ What a day at NAMIWalks! We spent the morning walking for mental health awareness, sharing resources, and connecting with our community. We’re proud to bring youth voices to the mental health conversation and believe it’s
View fullsize 💚 This month is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to recognize the importance of mental well-being, break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges, and encourage open conversations. Mental health affects everyone, and it&rsqu
View fullsize 📘 Issue 1 of our Neuroscience Anthology We’re proud to present a global compilation of neuroscience infographics created by contributors from around the world. This issue celebrates the power of visual communication in making complex topics m
View fullsize 🩵 Thank you, Kaplen JCC, for having us today! We had a meaningful time painting paper flowers with older adults in the community. 🌸 Through this hands-on activity, we shared laughter, creativity, and connection—reminding us of the power of
View fullsize 💙 Only 6 weeks away! We’re excited to share that Brain Waves for Change is participating in NAMIWalks, the largest mental health awareness event in our region. Join us in supporting mental health advocacy and raise awareness in a way that tru
View fullsize 💕 Earlier this month, in honor of Brain Awareness Week, Brain Waves for Change delivered hand-made brain health gift bags to the Neurology Department at White Plains Hospital. Each piece was folded with care to offer moments of calm, creativity, and
View fullsize 💞 Thank you to author Leslie Kimmelman for joining us today at the Eastchester Public Library! With her reading of Waiting for Lumpy, children learned about the connection between kindness and brain health through a heartfelt story. Following the
View fullsize 🩵 Join us on March 22 at the Eastchester Public Library for a special reading of Waiting for Lumpy with author Leslie Kimmelman! 📚🧠 This heartwarming story explores kindness, empathy, and embracing change—all essential for a healthy, resilie
View fullsize 🎨 Check out how we brought Brain Awareness Week 2025 to @bronxvillepubliclibrary! We engaged young minds in the wonders of neuroscience through hands-on activities—coloring, puzzles, and pipe cleaner neurons. 🧠 By making learning interactive
View fullsize Kicking off our Brain Awareness Week 2025 campaign with a book display at @bronxvillepubliclibrary ! 🧠📚 From creatively illustrated brain books that dive deep into our senses to fascinating stories about Phineas Gage, there’s something for ev
View fullsize 🧠 Celebrate Brain Awareness Week 2025 with us! This inspiring event invites children to explore the mysteries of the brain through engaging puzzles, creative coloring activities, and a hands-on neuron craft. It’s a chance for young minds to di
View fullsize 🌎 Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day—a reminder that mental health matters just as much as physical health. Too many teens struggle in silence, but no one should have to face it alone. Let’s break the stigma, support one another, an
View fullsize 🌟A big thank you to @connecttospeak for having us! We had a wonderful time engaging with local health and AAPI organizations, as well as those who visited our booth. Remember to make time in your day to focus on your mental health and mindfulness,
View fullsize 📍Find Local Resources for Mental & Neurological Health in Westchester, NY Access to care is essential, especially during the winter months when seasonal challenges can affect mental and neurological well-being. Whether you’re facing incre

BWC’s Event Timeline

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  • March 22, 2025:

    At the Eastchester Public Library, we hosted our Waiting For Lumpy by Leslie Kimmelman: A Read-Aloud and Craft Program! The children had a wonderful time enjoying the storytime, learning about brain health, and making their own compassion bracelets to share kindness in their lives. We thank Author Leslie Kimmelman for her time and support! 📘

    March 10, 2025:

    We hosted our Neuro Art & Puzzle Experience at the Bronxville Public Library in celebration of Brain Awareness Week 2025. We engaged young minds in the wonders of neuroscience through hands-on activities— coloring, puzzles, and pipe cleaner neurons! 🎨

    March 10 - March 16, 2025:

    We kicked off our 2025 Brain Awareness Week campaign with a book display at the Bronxville Public Library. From illustrated brain books that dove deep into our senses to fascinating stories about Phineas Gage, we had something for every curious mind! 📚

    January 18, 2025:

    We hosted our Protecting Our Brains: Read-Aloud & Arts Event at the Eastchester Library! Through a storytime about skulls and “brain helmet” design activity, children learned about the importance of protecting their brain! ⛑

    January 11, 2025:

    We hosted our Brain Fun: Storytelling & Playdoh Event at the Eastchester Library! Children aged 4-8 learned about the brains’ amazing parts and crafted play-doh brains 🧠

  • May 23, 2025:

    In celebration of Non-Sibi Day at Scarsdale High School, BWC led Giving with Purpose: Aromatherapy Pouches for Alzheimer’s Patients, a hands-on program engaging 50 students across 3 sessions. We welcomed guest speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association to share insights on the illness and its impact on communities, followed by a meaningful craft activity creating aromatherapy pouches for a local caregiver support group. 🏫

    Feb 22, 2025:

    We had an incredible time at SPEAK’s Inaugural Winter Wellness Fair at the Mercy University Rotunda! BWC hosted an interactive talk featuring puzzles to improve mental health and neural flexibility, as well as a vendor table hosting mindfulness arts & crafts activities! 💙

  • May 17, 2025:

    We were honored to be the only youth group to table at NAMIWalks Westchester, the largest mental health awareness event in our region. Beyond sharing health resources and handing out stickers, we connected with our community to celebrate months of advocacy and fundraising, raising $1,500 in support of vital mental health resources and helping create a space where every voice is heard. 🌿

    April 26, 2025:

    At our NAMIWalks Bake Sale, we sold blue heart cookies—symbolizing hope and support for mental health—alongside a variety of homemade treats. Every purchase contributed to our fundraising efforts for vital mental health resources, helping us advocate for greater awareness, access, and compassion within our community. 💚

    January 18, 2025:

    We hosted our Hot Cocoa Fundraiser in partnership with Learning Express Scarsdale. We raised $150+ to fund programs empowering youth brain health education!☕️

    November 6, 2024:

    Launched our GoFundMe for the Alzheimer’s Assocationin support for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜

  • June 25, 2025:

    Created with care by Scarsdale High School students, the BWC Team donated 25 handmade lavender sachets and 15 handwritten cards to an Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group at Calvary Baptist Church in White Plains, NY, offering comfort and heartfelt appreciation for the incredible work they do. 💜

    June 25, 2025:

    The BWC Team returned to the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades for Keeping Minds Active: An Afternoon of Memory & Language Exercises Designed to Promote Cognitive Engagement & Social Interaction in Seniors Living With Dementia. From playful activities to heartfelt conversations, the session reminded us that raising dementia awareness means fostering connection, not just education, and creating spaces where every individual feels seen and valued. 🤝

    April 15, 2025:

    At Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, the BWC Team led Spreading Joy Through Art: Paper Flower Painting With Seniors Living With Dementia. Through laughter, creativity, and connection, we were reminded how even the simplest moments can beautifully bridge generations. 🌸

    April 13, 2025:

    Created by 20+ students worldwide after 50+ hours of research & production, BWC’s Neuroscience in Focus: 2025 Winter Wave Anthology transforms complex topics—from Bell’s Palsy to sleep science—into powerful, accessible visuals that celebrate the impact of youth-driven science communication. 🌎

    March 13, 2025:

    In honor of Brain Awareness Week 2025, the BWC team donated 200+ origami crafts and handmade brain-cards for neurology patients at the White Plains Hospital! We hope our brain-health gift bags— with fun stickers and creative crafts— brought patients an extra touch of care and joy. View our volunteer recognition letter here. 💝