
Ashley Schahfer holds up a team t-shirt from the Scavenger Hunt.
“Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world.” – Mohandas Gandhi
Reveca Torres, founder of BACKBONES from Illinois, gets a hug from one of the competitors.
The nonprofit was started in the Chicago area by Reveca Torres whose spinal cord was fractured in an automobile accident when she was a teenager. BACKBONES launched in Portland last year.
From BACKBONES:
BACKBONES exists to provide free support for people with spinal cord injury and their families. Through our network we facilitate telephone, in-person, or web-based connections and encourage growth by the sharing of experiences and ideas. As a host to events, BACKBONES creates an inviting atmosphere where people can ask questions, learn from each other informally, and make lasting friendships. If you’d like to get involved, here’s a link: http://backbonesonline.com/