07/29/2021
Hello Friends of Bull Run! Today we wanted to share with you a special organization we just learned about who will be hosting several events in mid September in support of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
Tamara Maze Gallman founded Disability Partnerships in 2011 after surviving a natural gas explosion which resulted in life-threatening injuries.
Disability Partnerships is a community-based 501c3 organization founded to improve the quality of life for individuals living with a physical disability. With more than 34 million adults in the U.S. and about 500,000 adults in Maryland reporting a mobility disability, the disability community faces a critical need for health and wellness, economic empowerment, and affordable, accessible housing programs. Officially launched in May 2016, we provide innovative programs, direct resources, and education to achieve our mission. As an example, we recently completed our 2021 adaptive equipment grant program. With the grant, we provided over 30 people with adaptive equipment to make their homes more accessible. In partnership with Adventist HealthCare and Rehabilitation, we collaborated with physical therapists who identified patients who did not have money or health insurance to purchase essential adaptive equipment. The equipment included items such as shower chairs, wheelchairs, and transfer boards. These critical items allowed the patient to return to their homes following hospitalization safely.
They are holding a fundraising event at The Green Turtle in Maryland on September 18th where you can play some fun games, support a great cause, and meet others in the community who have suffered from spinal cord injuries.
There are so many different ways to help: share this post, donate directly on their website, become a sponser at one of their events, etc.
You'll noticed we directly linked their page on this post, so that you can check out their page and see what other events they will host in the future!
For more info, visit their website at: https://www.disabilitypartnerships.org/
Or email them at: [email protected]