speech therapist & client
Erica is a talented and compassionate speech therapist at Courage Center. She values the resources Courage Center provides her to make a difference in people’s lives. She’s made a huge difference by helping patients communicate, like her client, Ashley, who uses a specialized electronic device to express her feelings and needs. Why did she decide to work at Courage Center? “There’s something special about this place. And I think the people who come in can feel it too.”
philanthropist
For the past nine years, Abe has been an extremely generous philanthropist. His donations have played a crucial role in helping the lives of many people in need of specialized health care. Abe makes his contributions with the future in mind, “They’ll be helping people long after I’ve moved on.”
advocate
Natalie Rahn is an essential part of Courage Center’s volunteer advocacy group. For her, “The greatest way to help people is to make sure that policies are written the way they need to be.” Her work as an advocate gives a voice to Courage Center clients and to people with disabilities everywhere. Why does Natalie feel such a strong bond with Courage Center? “It gives me a place where I don’t have to explain everything. The people here understand what is happening with somebody with a disability.”
volunteer
For the past ten years Stevie has been an extremely important volunteer for Courage Center. His primary focus is educating people about stroke awareness and prevention knowledge, especially in the African American community, where risk factors are highest. His tireless dedication to education has helped thousands, both locally and nationally, better understand the condition.
client
Chuck, now 17, has been coming to Courage Center since he was six years old. He is one of our most gifted athletes and plays everything from basketball to rugby. He loves traveling with his basketball team, “I have tournaments across the country. They’re mini vacations.” Did we mention his basketball team is number one in the nation?
client & volunteer/parent
Ann and her daughter Chloe first started working with Courage Center after Chloe was diagnosed with spina bifida. At first, the family didn’t know what was possible for Chloe’s future, but thanks to Courage Center, they feel anything can be accomplished. If you talk with Chloe, age 7, she’ll tell you all about her yoga class, “The dog is my favorite yoga pose, downward dog.”
While Candy was a client with Courage Center, she was inspired to help others, so she decided to become a volunteer. Now she showcases Courage Center’s services as a tour guide. Her relentless devotion motivates the entire staff, and her warm smile welcomes visitors and clients alike. What’s Candy’s favorite part about Courage Center? “The camaraderie. It’s an inspirational place.”
Courage Center is a Minneapolis-based rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. At Courage Center, we specialize in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism and disabilities experienced since birth. Founded in 1928, Courage Center is a nonprofit organization offering advanced technologies and innovation provided in part through the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors.
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