Hi friends and family!
I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support patients at Craig Hospital through participating in Pedal 4 Possible: At the Raceway on October 14th.
Craig Hospital is a very special place and, if you've ever interacted with a former patient or been to the campus, you know this is true. Craig goes above and beyond the typical rehabilitation therapies to meet each patient's needs and give them the tools and resources necessary to achieve independence following an injury.
Important programs, such as Music Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Assistive Technology, the School Program, research, and Community Reintegration are just a few of the extra services that Craig Hospital offers, which help patients rebuild a life filled with possibilities. But these programs are not covered by insurance! And they rely on supporters, just like YOU.
Just a small bit about myself and my relationship with Craig Hospital…
I joined the Craig family in 2018 after I moved cross country to Colorado from NJ in hopes to find answers and peace of mind after becoming paralyzed in 2015 due to Transverse Myelitis. Little did I know at the time, but I would get all of that and so much more from the Craig community. Not only is Craig a special place, but it is life changing. The opportunity, joy, and community I’ve found through Craig has been monumental for both me and my recovery. Being a gracious member of the Craig community has reminded me of all the blessings and beauty that life offers. Due to the generous donations from those who support Craig’s mission, I have been allowed the opportunity to go back to college, find my independence, get my life back, and try a bunch of activities that I never could have imagined being able to do when I first became a wheelchair user 8 years ago. Some of the amazing programs and opportunities I get to enjoy because of Craig Hospital include:
-Rock Climbing with Adaptive Adventures with the help of Therapeutic Recreation.
-The PEAK center, Craig Hospital’s health and fitness center that offers a myriad of adaptive and assistive devices and machines to help people with disabilities reach their fitness goals. I often enjoy using the SCI fit machine. Being able to attend an adaptive gym has been amazing for my mental and physical health and I am so grateful!
-Yoga at Craig Hospital.
-Biking with Therapeutic Recreation for these past 2 years has really opened up a lot of doors for me and has truly been a game changer for my mental health. TR in general has been such an outstanding resource and has helped connect me with so many opportunities outside of biking. My time spent with T Rec is so appreciated and definitely such a valuable part of SCI recovery to find adaptive activities that you enjoy. Craig’s Therapeutic Recreation team really blows it out of the water when it comes to helping folks find things they enjoy post injury.
… and so much more.
Craig has not only changed my life, but so many others, too. It doesn’t matter how much you can donate, but if you are able to even donate just $1, it would be so appreciated and it would go towards assisting with rebuilding more lives at Craig.
Thank you for taking a moment to read, I look forward to seeing everyone at the finish line!
Rebecca
