Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/Supporting%20SCI%20Recovery%20at%20Every%20Stage%20-%20TRANSCRIPT.pdf

In this "Rebuilding Lives Through Research" episode of Supporting SCI Recovery at Every Stage, we explore how two groundbreaking programs from the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation are transforming the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). From the moment of injury through the transition home, these initiatives provide a comprehensive roadmap for recovery. The SCI Rehabilitation Transition Program ensures that patients and their families receive critical support from hospital to home, while the Caregiving Skills and Support Program equips caregivers with the tools and confidence they need to provide effective, compassionate care.

We also hear from John McAleavey, a 32-year SCI survivor, podcaster, and peer counselor, who shares his personal journey and how his lived experience is shaping these programs. As a steering committee member, John offers invaluable insights into the real-world challenges of SCI recovery. Thanks to generous donor support, these programs are not only easing the burden of injury but also empowering individuals and families to thrive in their new realities.

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Links:

Read the full article, https://KesslerFoundation.org/2024-impact-report

Listen to the full report, https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reports

Denise Fyffe, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Fyffe

Jeanne Zanca, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne-Zanca

Visit our website to learn more about the Center for Spinal Cord Injury, https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research

Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join

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This podcast was recorded in July 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.