Standing near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, Gillian Reny's life changed forever. A senseless act of violence left her with traumatic injuries, but the efforts of a multidisciplinary medical team at Brigham and Women's Hospital saved her life and legs. In gratitude, her family established The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at the Brigham, where today, Gillian's strength drives a relentless pursuit to transform how we prevent, treat, and recover from traumatic injury, the leading cause of death for people ages 44 and younger in the United States.

Working at Brigham and Women's Hospital these last two years, I've been privileged to work with the incredible trauma team. My time in the Emergency Department has been so extraordinary and I am so grateful to all my coworkers who inspire me everyday. Growing up in Boston, I've always heard how amazing our hospitals are, but over the last two years, I've personally witnessed just how truly astounding they are.

Organizations like the Stepping Strong Center unite healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community members to revolutionize trauma care and rebuild lives. Through fueling research, reimagining care, advancing education, and inspiring advocacy, the Stepping Strong Center continues to put the Brigham and other Boston hospitals as some of the top trauma hospitals in the country.