Trauma Awareness Day 2025
Honoring Legislative Champions for Trauma Care
February 26, 2025, marked an important day for Georgia’s trauma care community—Trauma Awareness Day. Hosted as an advocacy event at the Capitol, the day served as a powerful opportunity to thank lawmakers for their continued support of trauma systems and services across the state.
Celebrating Legislative Champions
As part of the day’s breakfast program, Georgia Trauma Foundation honored four outstanding legislators whose leadership has helped shape the future of trauma care in Georgia.
Trauma Champions
Senator Kay Kirkpatrick
Representative Lee Hawkins
Recognized as Trauma Champions for their unwavering support of trauma-related legislation, Senator Kirkpatrick and Representative Hawkins have played a pivotal role in raising awareness of trauma care and helping to pass resolutions that formally recognize Trauma Awareness Day at the state level.
Trauma Heroes
Senator Ben Watson
Representative Butch Parrish
Honored as Trauma Heroes, Senator Watson and Representative Parrish have demonstrated steadfast dedication to improving trauma systems in Georgia. Their efforts have supported vital legislation and funding initiatives that strengthen trauma care statewide, helping ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care when it matters most.
Advocacy in Action
Throughout the day, Georgia Trauma Foundation and its partners worked the rope line, meeting directly with lawmakers to share stories, highlight trauma system advancements, and reinforce why trauma care must remain a legislative priority.
Recognized from the Floor
Both the Georgia House and Senate formally recognized Trauma Awareness Day, with floor presentations and the passage of dedicated resolutions in each chamber. These meaningful acknowledgments help elevate the visibility of trauma care and underscore its critical role in protecting Georgia’s communities.
