The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation
Stepping Strong Center
On April 15, 2013, Gillian Reny stood near the finish line of the Boston Marathon with her parents, Steven and Audrey Epstein Reny, waiting for her sister, Danielle, to finish the race. Then two bombs went off and a beautiful day turned into heartbreaking tragedy for the Renys and all of Boston.
When first responders rushed the Renys to the Brigham, Audrey and Steven were treated for minor injuries while doctors and nurses worked heroically to save Gillian’s life. In the process, they also saved both of her legs—a miraculous outcome. Today, Gillian continues her journey toward recovery and serves as a global ambassador for the Stepping Strong Center.
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The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation
A moving portrait of Boston Marathon survivor Gillian Reny’s journey—from the day of the tragedy, to her family’s decision to give back to the medical heroes who saved her life and limbs, to their deeply personal commitment to transform outcomes for all patients who suffer from traumatic injuries and events.
There Are Many Ways to Help the Stepping Strong Center
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Learn more about the important work the Stepping Strong Center is doing to transform trauma care and recovery for civilians and military heroes who suffer from devastating traumatic injuries.
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Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for people 46 years of age and younger. With your support, the Stepping Strong Center can pursue groundbreaking research, train the next generation of medical leaders, and save lives.
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