High-Spirited BACKBONES Scavenger Hunt Raises Awareness About Spinal Cord Injury

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/

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