Tattoos After an SCI
June 14, 2022
I was 18 years old when I got my first tattoo. I had already been paralyzed for a few years by then. I can’t remember the first time I thought about... Read More
Voices from the Community
Our 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.
Dads and Daughters and Turning 11
June 13, 2022
My husband Geoff has a wonderful mom, sister and wife-- he has tons of lady friends and girlfriends in his story-- but I’m not quite sure he has ever... Read More
What to Expect from a First Counseling Appointment
June 13, 2022
In the early days and weeks after a spinal cord injury, everything is about rehabilitation. Many days are flooded with all types of doctor... Read More
Dreaming and Achieving
June 13, 2022
I made a new friend last week while I was riding my handcycle. She asked me what I do for work that allows me to ride my bike at 1 pm on a Tuesday... Read More
Quality of Life Spotlight: Rochester Spinal Association
June 13, 2022
When the whole world turned its focus to virtual connections at the onset of the pandemic, Chris Hilderbrant wanted to be sure his community stayed... Read More
Thinking Differently about Pressure Injury Treatment Part 2
June 9, 2022
Once a pressure injury has appeared, you need to take immediate action. Contact your health professional for all pressure injuries regardless of the... Read More
Hope Happens Here: Matt Fritzie
June 9, 2022
Parsing the hard decisions around entering a clinical trial. Read More
How to Improve Your Life With Little Effort
June 8, 2022
More than ever (or so it seems), our culture is obsessed with improvement. We’ve become obsessed with improving ourselves, improving the people... Read More
Thinking Differently About the Causes of Pressure Injury Part 1
June 8, 2022
A pressure injury is an issue for individuals with paralysis from any disease or trauma. Individuals with less sensation are at the highest risk;... 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.