Friend, What a summer this has been! June and July has either been rain or 90°F, but August is here, the weather is finally cooperating and in person events are back!!!! Please make sure that you read all the way to the bottom because you won't want to miss all that we have going on! Also, there are some very important action items in the advocacy update that we need everyone’s help with, so be sure to check it out! Hope to see you soon! The GBC Team In this newsletter you will find: Upcoming Events: -
Virtual Discussion Groups via Zoom! All Meeting Information below. Women's, Kid'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. - Stroll and Roll: Castle Island, August 22, 2021, 2-5pm; Stroll & Roll is back! Join us for a relaxing day at this beautiful, water front, historic site. We have a picnic area reserved. Check out Ft. Independence, go for a swim, take a Roll on the 1.87 mile Pleasure Bay Loop or just sit and take in the ocean front view! Get food at Sullivan's hot dog stand or pack your own snacks! Bring your family and friends! RSVP HERE and we'll send you all the details!
- Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 12–1 p.m.; Join us on Zoom for the Annual SCI Awareness Month proclamation and presentation. A collaboration of Massachusetts rehabilitation facilities, consumer organizations, legislators, scientists, researchers, policy makers, and advocates working toward a common goal to increase awareness and funding for spinal cord injury cure. See the flyer below for more information and Click Here to register!
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***PRE-REGISTER NOW!!! September 12th, 2021, 11am - 3pm (rain date September 19th) Rods & Mods Fundraising Car Show*** The Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association will host its 1st Rods and Mods Fundraising Car Show at Fuddruckers in Saugus, MA! We will showcase an assortment of vehicles including classics, muscle cars, adaptive vehicles, and more. Mark this event on your calendars and keep checking your mirrors for more information in the weeks to come! If you have a vehicle that you would like to showcase, we only have a limited number of spots (approximately 50) so click here to apply and tell us about your vehicle!!! Don't have a show car and just want to attend click here for more information and to pre-register! -
Virtual Assertiveness & Boundary Setting for Individuals with SCI/D, September 14, 21, 28th and October 5, 6 PM Dash 8 PM; IMPACT Boston, in collaboration with the GBC, is offering an eight hour course design for individuals with SCI/D to learn practical steps to identifying, communication, and reinforced boundaries with caregivers as well as advocate for one's needs in unsafe situations with strangers and familiar people are like. If you're interested check out the flyer below for more information and the Zoom link! |
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