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When a patient comes to Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 with a serious illness or injury, it impacts every aspect of their life. The hospital relies on compassionate supporters to help treat the whole person — body, mind and spirit.
Through the generosity of donors in fiscal year 2024, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 was able to fund vital programs, including community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs.
These programs — and more — are highlighted in Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s 2024 . In the report, Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President Karen Paciero offered personal thanks to donors.
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“Your generosity helped us provide an array of programs and supportive services for our patients and the larger community we serve — enabling them to reconnect with the world and return to the lives they love. Thank you for supporting them on their ability journeys,” she said.
Impact by the Numbers
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Here are just a few of the ways donor support transformed patients’ lives in the last year at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅:
- 1,422 patients empowered by assistive technology to enhance their communication, mobility and independence.
- 686 patients introduced to adaptive sports programs — an enjoyable way to stay active, discover recreational interests and make new connections.
- $17.8 million in unreimbursed care provided to 7,413 patients, ensuring vulnerable and low-income patients had access to the highest-quality rehabilitation services.
- Nearly 100 patients from 21 countries served by Global Patient Services, enabling patients from around the world to travel to Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 for their recovery.
- 3,681 patients received spiritual support as they confronted challenges, summoned courage and celebrated new abilities on their rehabilitation journeys.
A Transformative Impact on Patients
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Donor support provides a lifeline for patients — and the 2024 Impact Report showcases many of their remarkable stories:
- Tracy came to Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 for rehabilitation and to regain her independence after surviving an attack that left her paralyzed. Following treatment, she discovered the power of adaptive sports and began competing in adaptive archery. She represented Team USA at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and is already training to compete in the 2028 games.
- Henry underwent intensive rehabilitation after sustaining a traumatic brain injury while caddying at a golf course in Chicago’s suburbs. He worked with Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s Vocational Rehabilitation team to regain a sense of purpose through employment. Henry then joined the team as a job placement specialist and, now, helps others rebuild their lives through the program that gave him a fresh start after his injury.
- Meshari traveled across the globe from Qatar to Chicago — at only 13 months old — for rehabilitation after both of his feet were amputated. He was fitted with prosthetic legs and has since made huge strides — quickly learning to walk, kick, play fully upright and ride a scooter.
Read the full to learn about the critically important ways donors make an impact at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, and give today to support the hospital’s programs and patients.
