Jason Russell

Jason Russell is a husband, father, community leader, stroke survivor, and Visionary Co-Founder of Black Men Run—a national movement dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Black men through running, brotherhood, and community.

In 2017, Jason’s life changed when he experienced a stroke. His recovery gave him an even deeper appreciation for perseverance, purpose, and the importance of supporting individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by brain injury. Today, he uses his story not simply as a testimony of survival, but as motivation to help others.

Jason is proud to support the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) as a participant in the Leaders of Impact 2026 program. Through this campaign, he is raising funds and awareness to help BIAA advance brain injury prevention, research, treatment, education, advocacy, and support for people living with brain injuries and their families.

For Jason, this campaign is deeply personal. He understands that recovery can be a long journey—one that requires strength, patience, resources, and a strong community standing beside you.

His goal is to turn his experience into impact.

“I survived for a reason. Now I have an opportunity to use my journey, my voice, and my platform to help make the road a little easier for the next person and their family.” — Jason Russell

By supporting Jason’s Leaders of Impact 2026 campaign, you are helping bring greater awareness to brain injury while supporting an organization committed to ensuring that survivors and families have access to the information, advocacy, resources, and hope they need.

Join Jason. Support the mission. Make an impact.

Together, we can help create a future where no one affected by brain injury has to navigate the journey alone.