When Our Very First Caregiver Dies
May 6, 2024
When my mom first was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago, a very dear friend left me a note with flowers that said, “We will take... Read MoreOur blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
May 6, 2024
When my mom first was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago, a very dear friend left me a note with flowers that said, “We will take... Read MoreFebruary 14, 2024
This February I’m still on a “Self-Care for the Caregiver” kick. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation tells me that my life experiences as a... Read MoreJanuary 9, 2024
My parents will tell you I’ve been a worrier my whole life. I worried about coloring out of the lines as a child or not getting straight As through... Read MoreDecember 8, 2023
Thanksgiving is my favorite family holiday, even more than Christmas, and has been since I was a kid. But now that our children’s four grandparents... Read MoreNovember 7, 2023
Geoff always says that one’s first wheelchair is the worst wheelchair because it takes time to know the right fit. In our small yet ever-expanding... Read MoreOctober 2, 2023
Each September, I think about what to contribute for this specific month of the year as it relates to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and... Read MoreSeptember 19, 2023
Despite being good friends for years, sometimes a new perspective enters the discussion of accessibility. My friend JJ invited our family to meet him... Read MoreJuly 26, 2023
Here in the northeast, it’s been raining for eons. Although today is our third day in a row where temps have reached above 90 degrees, which is hot,... Read MoreJuly 13, 2023
On our last day of school, we entered the building where I am a teacher, and our children are middle school students. Our son was lamenting that he... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.