Gerry Price – My Monthly Donation is a Gift for the Future
Now that I’m a little older I think back on everything and believe we need to give back—that’s why I’m a monthly donor. SCI BC has always been there for me and it’s really important to make sure this continues for younger people.
Three Simple Words – It Gets Better: How You Can Help this Holiday Season
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, we know the holidays will look very different this year. It can be a lonely and frightening time, especially for those who are more vulnerable because of health concerns…including people with a spinal cord injury.
Maureen Brownlee – My Monthly Donation is a Gift of Community
SCI BC has been a huge part of my life. I probably wouldn’t have met my husband if I hadn’t worked here, I wouldn’t have had my daughter, and wouldn’t have experienced all the incredible opportunities with people who always believed in me. That’s why I’m a monthly donor.
Pat Harris – My Monthly Donation is a Gift of Appreciation
When I was 10 years old I was injured in a riverbank cave-in. Back then, SCI BC was called the Canadian Paraplegic Association, and I had no idea how this organization would shape my life. I’m a SCI BC peer, former staff member and a monthly donor, and I’d like to share my story.
The Importance of Peer Groups and Zoom-Bonding.
These days while we’re practising social distancing, connection and friendships are more important than ever. For a person with a disability, the bonds that are being built in peer groups and over zoom or by phone are even more vital than ever.