Posts by Cindi
Charles
Charles joined Side by Side seven years ago after a circle of support and a special Medicaid program helped him move from a nursing home to a real home with…
Read MoreAngie
As a teenager, Angie was injured on Christmas Day in a car accident that claimed the life of her boyfriend. She is known at the Clubhouse for her happy spirit,…
Read MoreMarcus
Marcus’s humor and dance skills are lunchtime entertainment at the Clubhouse. He remembers well a successful career as an electronics specialist in the Navy, but since a car accident in 2001…
Read MoreDebbie
Deprived of oxygen for a time as a result of a 1980 motor vehicle accident, Debbie was also paralyzed on her right side. She has worked hard in therapy and…
Read MoreRichie
Like so many people with brain injuries, Richie can no longer drive and needs a way to socialize. Using rapid transit he works part time and attends the Clubhouse on…
Read MoreJawbones & Sawbones vs. Harlem Wizards
Thanks to our volunteers, players, sponsors, members, and staff, we were able to raise over $45,000 (after expenses) toward the Side by Side Scholarship Fund. That means more than 300…
Read MoreFrank, Clubhouse member
The members and staff are steadfast support to me and I feel great on a day when I have accomplished my goals.
Read MoreRichie, Clubhouse member
I found a place where I can belong. It means a lot to me to have friends, comrades who have been through similar experiences.
Read MoreWife of a Clubhouse member
My husband began attending Side by Side 1½ years ago, and after a long nine year journey with brain injury, Side by Side was a breath of fresh air. When…
Read MoreMother of a Clubhouse member
The Clubhouse has been a wonderful place for her to re-learn socialization skills that were lost due to her traumatic brain injury. The Clubhouse has been a lifesaver for my…
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