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The Hidden Cost of Paralysis No One Talks About
Sarah Merrefield from the Thomas E. Smith Foundation shares how she is helping change what access, mobility, and dignity look like for people living with spinal cord injury and paralysis. This is the story of turning a deeply underfunded, often invisible issue into real-world impact - and what mission-driven leaders can learn from it. If you support people, build programs, raise funds, or lead a nonprofit, this conversation will change how you think about access, data, and systems change.In this conversation, you'll learn:✅ Why a wheelchair can cost $30,000 or more, and why timely repairs can…
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