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Some of the 2010 Craig Hospital Alumni! Our families got together for a reunion and went on a cruise to Alaska this last week. They called themselves the "Cruisin' Craigers" and to let everyone know, according to Chelsie Hadden, "We are Craig!"
We at Craig applaud the successes of each and every one of our graduates. They inspire us every single day. Great job, everybody!!
No one ever imagines they could be affected by a catastrophic injury, but an unexpected slip on the ice, trip over the dog, motor vehicle accident or spectacular sports accident can change a life overnight. Patients come to Craig Hospital to learn to live their lives in a new and different way. But we stress having fun with rehabilitation to offset the grueling hours of boot camp.
Thanks to Kroenke Sports, our staff and patients have opportunities not often available to the general public. Patients have been able to attend games, meet players, and participate in events. One such patient was devastated when she missed a Nuggets game due to a motor vehicle accident resulting in a traumatic injury. A few months later she was sitting court side, meeting players, and wearing a special jersey, thanks to Kroenke's Doug Fulton.
Thank you Doug, former Nuggets player Mark Randall, and Rocky, the Nuggets award-winning mascot for visiting Craig last week. These visits truly make a difference in the lives of the patients and families we are fortunate to serve.
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Mark Ryan, Doug Fulton, Isaak and Rocky. Photo by Mary Bonner
Patient photo used with permission.
It's official! We now will begin design of the Craig License Plate. For each plate sold, $20 will be donated to the Patient Assistance Fund. The idea was pioneered by Chris Chappell who is a "graduate" and former patient of Craig. Chris also served on the Board and volunteered for ten years prior to his position as Graduate Relations Coordinator.
Senator Nancy Spence introduced the bill in the first session of the new year. Governor Hickenlooper signed the bill into law yesterday.
If you'd like to donate to the patient assistance fund, go to www.craighospital.org/foundation.
Craig Hospital is world renowned for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with traumatic spinal cord and brain injuries.
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Chris Chappell and Governor John Hickenlooper after the signing of the bill. Senator Nancy Spence is behind (in yellow) and Mike Fordyce, president and CEO of Craig Hospital is to her right.
