In 2013, Boston was changed forever when a beautiful Marathon Monday turned into a senseless tragedy. Gillian Reny, then a high school senior, was one of the 39 critically injured patients rushed to Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), where doctors and nurses saved her life and both of her legs. In gratitude to Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH), the Reny family established The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation to help other trauma patients like Gillian regain their strength and ability to step strong once again.
The Center brings together multidisciplinary experts to transform research, care, and outcomes for civilian and military heroes who suffer from devastating traumatic injuries. Stepping Strong funded initiatives are making a profound difference for trauma patients and their families worldwide. To date, the center has raised more than $17 million. But much more needs to be done.
Trauma is often referred to as the neglected global epidemic of modern society as it accounts for 43 million hospital visits and an economic burden of $671 billion per year. And every 3 minutes, someone dies from a traumatic injury. When you support Stepping Strong, you are helping BWH turn tragedy into hope for civilian and military heroes worldwide who have suffered devastating traumatic injuries.
Thank you for supporting this extraordinary work and continuing to honor the Boston Strong spirit that still defines our city today.
Learn more about the Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation.