Essie's Fundraising Page for Stepping Strong
Hi Everyone! I'm excited that this coming April I will be running the 130th Boston Marathon as part of the Stepping Strong Team for Trauma Innovation.
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.
The Stepping Strong Center unites healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community members to revolutionize trauma care and rebuild lives. Here's how:
- Fuel Research: We support clinical studies and collaborative projects that accelerate solutions and improve trauma patient outcomes
- Reimagine Care: We embrace the latest research to redefine best practices and transform trauma care for survivors
- Advance Education: We train the next generation of trauma leaders and empower the public to respond to trauma
- Inspire Advocacy: We champion trauma survivors and injury prevention by raising awareness, supporting policy iniatives, and improving public safety
I am running the Boston Marathon in memory of my sister Wendy whose life was cut short by her boyfriend at the tender age of 20 due to domestic violence and everyone who has to live through traumatic events brought on by domestic violence, sexual exploitation, traumatic injuries.
With your support we can turn tragedy into hope for people who have suffered devastating traumatic injuries. As a solely philanthropically funded center, the center depend on generous donations like yours to sustain the life-changing programs and initiatives.
Thank you for your support and continuing to honor the Boston Strong spirit that still defines our city today.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is a proud partner of the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program.
Achievements
Self-Gift Badge
I'm a runner and a Brigham donor!
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$745
Raised
$10,000.00
Honor Roll
Anonymous
Casey Fowler
$50
Donna Adams
$50
Dr. Esinath Kwenda
$100
Dr. Nicole Graham
$100
Dr. Ricky Kyles
$50
Elizabeth Kwenda
$200
Kathleen Kwenda
$25
Lida Ahn
$50
Mrs. Amanda Dendis
$100
