Kids with brain injuries thrive at this camp. But federal research funding is in flux
Summary
A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, as well as grants to states to help such patients, is in limbo.
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<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6720x4480+0+0/resize/6720x4480!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F92%2F07%2F16aa4fed41868a3bcd396a6179d8%2Fcamp-cranium-01.jpg' alt='Camp Cranium counselor Anvitha Tharra (right) helps participant Angelica Zander learn to use a bow and arrow. The weeklong event in Pennsylvania's Columbia County provides community, support and fun for children with brain injuries.'/>A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, as well as grants to states to help such patients, is in limbo.
(Image credit: Sarah Hofius Hall)
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