For 24 years I've been photographing for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Typically, I'm brought in to photograph the incredible and tireless people working within this hospital. Or, do my best to highlight the amazing stories of patients who are making great strides to overcome traumatic injuries or other unfortunate complications of their health. I've often said, "This is the greatest place on earth for anyone you know experiencing medical trauma. The people working here are so beautiful, so positive. Always maximizing the abilities of their patients." Their lobby has a large wall that says "The Soul Moves First." The energy here encapsulates that statement.
As life would have it, over the last several years I've known two close friends who've had strokes, and most recently, we have a friend whose son is rehabbing there as a burn victim. I am so grateful to witness the level of care these friends and their families received. This hospital focuses on building peoples' abilities. Taking patients from where they are at the moment they arrive, and working to maximize their future. Uplifting them from the inside out. Positively building abilities.
This is our 10th year participating in SkyRise. We have 17+ powerful climbers on our Building Abilities team. We have a team goal of at least $3k-last year we were fortunate to raise over $8k and we'd like to top that. We could really use your support to help make that goal a reality!
Please donate as you are able for this incredible hospital. Any amount is appreciated.
Want to challenge yourself and climb with us? Join our Building Abilities team here. You do have to raise a little $, but it's well worth it. We climb at 7:15am. You're home after a team breakfast by 10am!
It's a tax-deductible donation. The process is fast and easy to do, and many will benefit from your generosity.
Thank you for your support! Together we can make a difference.