Friend, As we begin this busy Election Day, I would like to remind you to vote, if you haven't done so already. Your opinion and vote matter! We were deeply saddened to hear of Travis Roy’s passing. He has positively impacted countless individuals’ lives and was an ambassador for the SCI community. Travis was also a frequent volunteer with the GBC as a visitor to newly injured individuals. He will be missed. I would like to take a moment to express my deep appreciation to you for making the Greater Boston Chapter what it is today. Whether you are a sponsor, donor, volunteer, Chapter member, or serve on the Board of Directors, you have made a difference in our organization. Your support and engagement has allowed us to expand our programming to reach more members than ever before. Thank you for joining us in making a difference and improving the quality of life of individuals living with a spinal cord injury or disorder. We hope you will join us at our Virtual Fundraiser and Awards Presentation on Thursday, November 12th at 8pm to hear about all that we have been up to over the past year. We will also present this year's honorees and the 2nd Annual Elmer Bartels Leadership Award! Click here for more information. With COVID-19 causing people to cancel their Thanksgiving plans with family and friends, this year we are offering a Virtual Meetup on Thursday, November 26th, 1:00-6:00 pm. Join us for some good conversations with great company! We hope to see you at one of our virtual events! Heather Wood Chapter Coordinator heather@sciboston.org In this newsletter: -
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Event Flyers Upcoming Events: - Virtual Discussion Groups via Zoom! All Meeting Information below. Women's, Nutrition & SCI, Significant Other's, Grupo de Apoyo en Español!, Newly Injured, After Dark: Wives & Girlfriends, After Dark: Men with SCI/D, SCI/D Discussion, and Family Social Hour.
- Virtual Spinal Source: MBTA Forging Ahead Service Changes and the SCI Community , Saturday, November 21st, 11am-1pm, on Zoom. MBTA Forging Ahead Service Changes and the SCI Community The MBTA’s Forging Ahead initiative will be making some hard choices about transit service cuts and system redesign to cope with COVID-related budget shortfalls. The Forging Ahead team plans to prioritize equity by preserving service that transit-critical populations like those with disabilities depend on. But to do so, they need to know what services you use, where you take them, and whether trade-offs would work for you. For example, if the bus stop or route most convenient to you is eliminated, could you access a different nearby stop or route? In November, the Forging Ahead team will be developing a set of service change proposals for their governing board to vote on in early December. So take this opportunity to hear from their Community Liaisons about possible changes and how they may affect you... ask your questions... and provide your input! Click here to join us!
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Virtual Fundraiser & Awards Ceremony, Thursday, November 12th, 8-9pm; suggested donation of $25 to access event. Donate here! -
Thanksgiving Virtual Open House November 26th, 1-6pm! Join us in being thankful for all the great things this past year has given us! Come to our “virtual table” with a few things that you are thankful for in your own life. We know 2020 has been a challenge, but let’s find the good amongst the bad and share! Click here to join us! - KiM Lecture, December 2, 6:30-8pm; Save The date. More information will be available soon!
- GBC Virtual Holiday Party, December 19th; Save the date. More information will be available soon!
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