About Operation Refresh
A not-for-profit by nature, we aim to improve the lives of brain injury survivors through support, advocacy, and information and expand our services to include comprehensive in-person rehabilitation and personal development.
We Believe Everyone Should Have Access to Support and Healing
Tragedy struck in 2020 when Lisa Colston’s son was severely injured in a car accident while riding his dirt bike. Lisa’s unwavering faith and dedication led her on a journey to save her son’s life and restore it to its pre-accident state. For 11 months, she remained by his side in the hospital, providing daily physical and mental therapy.
Her son faced brain bleeding, swelling, and organ failure, with a grim 20% chance of survival. Despite doctors’ predictions that he may never regain his sight, ability to walk, or speak, Lisa discovered her purpose: to help others facing similar challenges.
Over the past two years, Lisa has personally financed her efforts, providing assistance to families in similar situations. Her compassion knows no bounds as she offers comfort, support, and rehabilitation equipment, understanding the helplessness parents feel.
Inspired by Lisa, supporters worldwide have rallied behind her cause, offering their time, money, and expertise. Lisa’s commitment and trustworthiness have built an impressive social platform, fostering immense trust. People believe in her ability to accomplish her vision of accessible rehabilitation services for trauma survivors.
Lisa’s remarkable journey has created an opportunity to offer physical and mental rehabilitation services at little or no cost. She aims to provide critical support, understanding the challenges faced by individuals and families.
Lisa’s impact has already been felt, inspiring others with her determination and resilience. She envisions a future where no trauma survivor is left behind, and rehabilitation services are accessible to all. With her unwavering spirit and the support of a global community, Lisa is poised to transform lives and bring hope to those in need.
Our Mission is Simple: Quality of Life to All
We are driven by a powerful mission: to enhance the quality of life for individuals impacted by brain injury. Through our unwavering commitment to support, advocacy, and information, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those affected. We are dedicated to promoting brain injury prevention, recognizing the importance of proactive measures to protect individuals from such traumas. Our ultimate goal is to inspire individuals across the globe to take action, serving them in practical and consistent ways by fostering awareness, personal development, access to information, and social inclusion.
We Vision to Make Help Cost-Friendly
Our vision extends beyond our current scope of providing at-home rehabilitation equipment. We aspire to evolve into a comprehensive in person service, offering a wide range of physical, mental, and personal development services.
This expansion will enable us to provide low to no cost rehabilitation services and other essential support through collaborative partnerships and direct connections with the community.
We Want to Impact on a Global Level
The demand for our assistance grows daily as the number of brain injury survivors in need continues to rise. Men, women, and children are all affected by traumatic events that alter their lives.
Central to our mission is the imperative to raise awareness, reminding everyone that they are not exempt from the possibility of brain injury, but more importantly, that they are not alone. We believe that fostering a sense of community and forging collaborations are vital to achieving this goal.
Non-Profit Organization Making Rehab Accessible to all
Individuals of every background, gender, race, age and religion who are considered in-able, to include those who suffer from TBI, stroke, or any other life altering situation and have been disallowed excessive therapy by insurance companies but remain in need of support.
ORF emphasizes that for the families who face hardships in search of resources and therapy or simply a word of encouragement and the individuals in transition who wish to reintegrate into society,
“you are not exempt – but “you are not alone”
we are here for you”
Meet the Team Behind the Revolution
We have a group of individuals who know first-hand the importance of healing and help. You only know the meaning of pain when you go through it. Our members know this very well.
