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GOING THE DISTANCE FOR BRAIN INJURY HONOREE

This year, the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) is proud to recognize an extraordinary individual at the 2025 Going the Distance Run: Spacin Jason. A true testament to resilience and creativity, Jason is a brain injury survivor who has transformed the challenges of his journey into powerful works of art.

Hailing from Kansas, Jason’s art stands out not only for its bold expression but also for its unique perspective—shaped by his experience with color blindness. Through his distinctive style, he invites viewers to see the world through a lens that reimagines color, form, and emotion, offering a vivid testament to the strength of the human spirit.

Jason’s story embodies the heart of BIAKS-GKC’s mission: perseverance, adaptation, and the unwavering pursuit of purpose. His journey inspires all of us to see ability in new ways and to celebrate the profound impact of creativity in healing and advocacy. We are honored to celebrate Spacin Jason’s achievements and his inspiring contributions to the brain injury community.

 

PAST HONOREES

1993 - Tricia Thompson*
1994 - Casey Powers
1995 - Josepha Mosley
1996 - Karen Dionne
1997 - Terry Cheyney
1998 - Laurie Williams
1999 - Suzanne Dotson
2000 - Patricia Mendenhall
2001 - Pat Poull
2002 - Hubert Feuerborn
2003 - Tony Zink
2004 - Mark Dmytrk
2005 - Chad Myers*
2006 - Ben Avery
2007 - Nicole Turner
2008 - Scott Ward
2009 - Chad Grotewiel
2010 - Jake Clough*
2011 - Kevin Walker
2012 - Avery Schieszer
2013 - Dustin Criscione*
2014 - Katie Zemel
2015 - David Haydon
2016 - James McGinnis
2017 - Zeke Crozier
2018 - Alanna Seymour
2019 - Steve Zink
2021 - Terri Kern
2022 - Tyler Moss
2023 - Brent Parks
2024 - Ralph Yarl

*Deceased

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