The mission of The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation is to catalyze multidisciplinary collaborations that inspire groundbreaking innovation, effective prevention, and compassionate intervention to transform care for civilians and military heroes who endure traumatic injuries and events.
The Stepping Strong Innovator Awards program inspires multi-institutional faculty to pursue groundbreaking innovation with a goal of transforming outcomes for civilians and military heroes worldwide.
The Stepping Strong Injury Prevention and Intervention program aims to reduce the number and severity of traumatic injuries resulting from elderly falls, gun violence, distracted driving, and substance use.
The Stepping Strong Plastic Surgery Trauma Fellowship is a unique program designed to train the next generation of medical leaders in advanced and innovative techniques for treating acute and complex injury.
True to the Boston Strong spirit of kindness and collaboration, the members of the Stepping Strong community are inspired to come together to help those with traumatic injuries step strong again.
In recognition of American #HeartMonth, Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is partnering with the American Heart Association to start the #3ForHeart Challenge that encourages everyone to learn CPR.
CPR saved Hamlin's life last month after he collapsed on the field and suffered cardiac arrest.
Follow these 3 easy steps to learn how to save a life. To watch the video and donate, please click the link in our bio and story. #LoveForDamar #CPRwithHeart
B.A.A. 5K registration opens tomorrow at 10 am and sells out quickly! Follow these easy steps to remember, register, and run as a member of the Brigham Stepping Strong Team. Email team@bwh.harvard.edu for more information. #baa5k
Meet Maggie Kelly, one of the 2023 #BostonMarathon runners for team #SteppingStrong!
This Saturday, February 4, Maggie is hosting a fundraising event at Stats Bar & Grille. Help Maggie and our runners #turntragedyintohope for #trauma survivors. For more information and to RSVP, visit the link in our bio and story.
January 22-28 is National Passenger Safety Week.
As a passenger, you can be a #safetyadvocate for yourself and everyone in the vehicle.
Unsafe and distracted driving is on the rise, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting 35,766 fatal crashes in 2020.
Last January, We Save Lives and the National Road Safety Foundation launched The National Passenger Safety Campaign to promote safe driving and encourage passengers to #SpeakUp when they feel unsafe.
The #SteppingStrong team encourages you to #SpeakUp when you’re a passenger. Your courageous choice to voice your concern can save lives. Follow these tips to promote safe driving practices and protect yourself, the driver, and others on the road.
Click the link in our bio or go to our stories for more information about The National Passenger Safety Campaign and suggestions from WECT News on emergency supplies to keep in the car.
#PassengersSpeakUp #injuryprevention #beinjuryfree
Run the B.A.A. 5K as a member of the Brigham Stepping Strong Team. Registration opens on February 1 and sells out quickly! Text BWH5KRACE to 51555 for registration reminders. Email team@bwh.harvard.edu for more information. #baa5k
Under the care of Dr. Matt Carty, Dan Myers had a #EwingAmputation in 2019. He had not been out on the slopes since he broke both of his legs in 2017.
“I was so excited about the ease that came with getting back on the #snowboard. I’m so grateful this was a great day, and I honestly did not feel held back by my amputation. I made it through the day, and my actual foot was my limiter, not my prosthetic.”
Dan, formerly a #HarleyDavidson fan, recently got a new Zero Motorcycles S/RS electric motorcycle. The design of the motorcycle includes only one gear and no clutch lever, and Dan was able to relocate the brake pedal to the handlebar.
Dan, we wish you all the best!
#SteppingStrong #TurningTragedyIntoHope
On Monday, April 17, the 127th #BostonMarathon will take place, marking the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing that inspired the Reny family to establish the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation.
The center is home to a vibrant community of runners and community members who raise funds and awareness for the cause. Any donation amount can help our runners reach their $1.5 million goal while supporting the center’s mission of #turningtragedyintohope for civilians and military heroes who endure traumatic injuries and events.
Please visit the link in our bio to support a runner today. 💙💗💛
Earlier this month, Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field in Cincinnati. The quick start of #CPR is believed to be key to his remarkable progress.
#SteppingStrong awardee and Civilian-Military Advisor Eric Goralnick, MD, MS, also manages the emergency care team at Gillette Stadium. In that role, he works with #firefighters and #EMTs to prepare for injuries that may occur at the stadium.
According to Dr. Goralnick, there are more than 30 automatic external defibrillators available for emergencies.
“Having individuals that can perform #CPR and use a defibrillator can save lives because time does matter — and anyone can do it. I hope everyone recognizes they can make a difference in somebody else’s life.”
Thank you @wcvb5. Check out the full story by clicking the link in our bio
#TurningTragedyIntoHope
Sailing into a new adventure! Join us in celebrating Donna Woontelier, the Communications Director of the #SteppingStrong Center as she enters retirement.
Donna has been a partner of the #SteppingStrong Center since 2013, first as the Communications Lead in the Development Office, and later as the Communications Director for the center.
She oversaw the development and implementation of the center’s multichannel marketing and communications strategy. Her work reflected her passion for #turningtragedyintohope for trauma patients.
We thank Donna for her care and dedication to the center’s mission and wish her the best as she enters this new phase of life! 💙💗💛
Last night the #SteppingStrong Marathon team got together to celebrate the New Year and show our gratitude to the running team. With less than 100 days until the 2023 #BostonMarathon, our runners are working hard to train and fundraise to help us in our mission of #turningtragedyintohope. Check out the link in bio and in our stories to learn more about our runners and help them reach their $1.5 million goal!
A new year means an opportunity for new and exciting things but first, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on this past year for #SteppingStrong to appreciate all that we have accomplished, thanks to YOU!
Take a look at how we've worked at #turningtragedyintohope and stay tuned for an exciting year to come!
As we head into the first week of the new year, from the Stepping Strong Center family to yours, we wish you a peaceful, healthy, and happy New Year. 💙💗💛
#TurningTragedyIntoHope for #trauma patients