Friend, This month we work to raise awareness about spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). Click here to find out more ways that you can help us raise awareness! We would like to thank Carl Campigny, he will be running this year's Boston Marathon to raise money for the GBC and to raise awareness for SCI/D! Please help Carl reach his goal by donating here! We have a lot going on this month. Be sure to check out our upcoming events section below and the associated flyers that are located near the bottom of this newsletter! Thank you! 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. - 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! -
USW Local 12003 Annual Golf Tournament, Friday, September 17th, at the Norwood Country Club at 9 am. - Saturday Education Series: Know Your Rights About Medical Marijuana, September 18th, 11AM-12:30PM; Nichole Snow is the President and Executive Director of Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance Inc. (MPAA), and is on the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Advisory Board. Come learn about what medical cannabis is, how the MA Medical Program works, the benefits of using the program which include: associated costs, privacy protection, and more. **Registration required** Click Here!
*Disclaimer: The GBC is providing this webinar for informational purposes only. The GBC does not offer medical advice nor endorse the content of this webinar. |
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