Greater Boston Chapter

Mission

Reaching out to those affected by SCI
        Inspiring the newly injured through role models and peer mentors
              Supporting individuals and families as they begin their post-injury journeys
                      Empowering those with SCI to fulfill their goals and dreams

Phone #: 781.933.8666 Email: sciboston@aol.com

EIP

Starting on April 29th, our Spaulding office will be at the new Spaulding Building located at:

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
6th floor
300 First Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-952-5643

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On Saturday, March 16, the GBC celebrated its 21st year at the RISE Above Paralysis Gala at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel. It was an exceptional evening, bringing together 200 individuals with spinal cord injury, family members, healthcare professionals and corporate sponsors to celebrate the GBC's work over the last year.

We were honored to recognize Dr. Eric Ruby, The Spaulding SCI Model Systems Team and Piers Park Sailing Center at the event for the positive impact that they have had on the SCI community. We were pleased to also acknowledge Trent Theroux, Dave Lowy, The Float Foundation and Miles for Midge for their exceptional fundraising efforts on behalf of the GBC. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old and new friends, and included a silent auction and dancing. We are grateful for everyone's support and partnership in making this special evening possible.

Thank You to Our
2013 Gala Sponsors

Premier Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

April 15, 2013
Boston Marathon: 26.2 miles

Team GBC raising money to support SCI: Priceless!
To Make a Donation for a Boston Marathon Runner,
Click "Pay Now" Button Below.

In Description Box, please specify the runner's name and
also include your name and address in shipping information
for an acknowledgement letter to be sent to you.

GBC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and If your employer has a matching gift program,
you can double your donation.

Our Runners

Updated as of 04/22/2013

Kelly Spellman Meaghan Fallon Jonathan Rizzo Patrick Kapios

Adaptive Vehicle Giveaway
Congratulations to Eddy Pilicy for being awarded the
8th vehicle that the GBC has given away since 2000.
Hello Greater Boston Chapter!

I want to take this opportunity to thank you deeply from the bottom of my heart for my donated car!!!! It has improved my life in so many ways.

It has given me the ability to feel personal freedom and independence and I am so grateful! My wife will be returning to work in two short weeks, and she will feel safer knowing that I have my own transportation. She recently even went out of town for a week with just the kids, and it was the first time we have been separated in the last year and a half. It was wonderful because for the first time since I have been injured, she knew that I would be ok on my own without her or anyone else. It also gives me the freedom to go out with my children on my own, and feel more like their old dad. This year my kids will be allowed to join sports again due to the fact that I will be able to drive them and help my wife when necessary.

Thank you so much for choosing me!

Sincerely,

Eddy Pilicy

Larry Brennan, a Wakefield native, spoke to Pack 712's Bear Den about different abilities. He did a wonderful job of explaining his accident, its impact on his life and those around him, and how he has learned to do the same things everyone else does, differently. Larry's talk completed the Cub Scout's Disability Awareness Belt Loop requirements.

Pictured (left to right): Ricky Nelson, Jack Dubow, Matthew Constas, Larry Brennan, Sean DeCourcy and Jake Levine.

The GBC would like to thank the Float Foundation for being selected as
the 2012 Charity of Focus.

Trent Theroux Swims Over 13 Miles
and Raises $45,000 for the GBC

On September 8, 2012, Trent swam from Point Judith to Block Island, RI. The distance between the two points is approximately 10 miles, but the swim through the international waters of the Atlantic Ocean was over 13 miles because of the strong currents (as well as swells from a tropical storm). As a special focus on spinal injury, Trent swam the entire distance backstroke. Trent's goal was to raise $50,000 to be used to provide durable medical goods for those with SCI. You can still help Trent accomplish his goal of raising $50,000 by making a donation now! Go to www.backtoblock.org