When I was first injured and was looking for places to turn, there weren’t many places for people like me to go.  One of the first individuals that I met was Henry Stifel as well as his family; they were pioneers in the spinal cord injury world.  Unfortunately, Henry suffered an injury over 30 years ago and his family had the wherewithal to fund research to find a cure.  With their hard work and dedication to this field, they became one of the leaders and have changed the way that we now look at research today.

Over the years, Henry and I have had many conversations about our lives and how we are always there for each other.  I am honored to call Henry my friend, and I learn from him in many ways, especially in the quiet way that he maneuvers while making a huge impact in the lives of so many people.  I am grateful for Henry’s friendship and for all he does every day. 


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