Just over ten years ago, on March 1, 2014, I found myself lying paralyzed on the snow after a ski accident in southern Ontario. My neck was broken, I had no function below my chest, and I was given a 3% chance of ever walking again. This started a life changing health journey, including spending 3 months as an in-patient at Lyndhurst Centre, which is part of the University Health Network(UHN), where spinal cord rehabilitation happens. Quite simply, the team at Lyndhurst gave me back my life. I progressed from a power wheechair to walking independently and returning to an active life within 6 months.
That’s why I’m participating in University Health Network’s (UHN’s) annual Rally for Rehab, presented by BMO, and raising money in support of Lyndhurst Centre. On September 8, 2024, I’ll be walking with hundreds of other participants to support the incredible research being done at Toronto Rehab.
You or someone close to you will be affected by disability at some point in your life. Injuries, illnesses such as heart disease and stroke, or age-related health conditions can all limit functionality, disrupt daily routines and make it challenging to lead independent, active and engaged lives.
Rally for Rehab is a fun and exciting way to rally for friends and loved ones who have been impacted by rehabilitation, helping them thrive and reach their full potential. With generous support from donors, we are making incredible happen and building a healthier world.
If you can support my fundraising page with a donation, your generosity would mean so much to me and countless others.
Thank you for supporting me as I Rally for Toronto Rehab!