Stories of Impact
We exist to support individuals courageous enough to strive toward overcoming their current circumstances.
What we’ve found over the years is that, in equipping those with the resources they need to reach their goals they will exceed them and in fact are the ones who teach and inspire. The passion for improvement comes from them. They are the ones motivating our community to become their best.
Below are some stories about the lives we’re able to impact through the generous donations of our supporters.
Tova Borgnine
Tova’s story
Tova Borgnine believed in supporting organizations that changed lives and supported people during their most difficult moments and we’re honored to extend her legacy by creating the Tova Borgnine Scholarship.
Mike Myers
MIKE’S STORY
Mike was a medic in the Navy and was serving in Beirut in 1983 when two truck bombs struck buildings housing American and French service members of the Multinational Force.
Cindy Luu
Cindy Luu
Cindy Luu suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in 2007 when she was hit head-on at a stoplight. She had just graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Criminology. Cindy has no memory of her life before the accident. She has worked hard to regain her independence and travels an hour each way via public transportation to go to her job.
Chris McIver
Chris mciver
Chris suffered a brain aneurysm while at work at one of the three jobs he held to support his wife and son. His courage, desire, and perseverance through it all has been remarkable.
Larry Kirk
Larry Kirk
Larry had just been diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer, when, while attending his son’s lacrosse game he collapsed. The cancer had spread to his spine and he became a T 4/5 Paraplegic.
Katie Rohrbacher
Katie Rohrbacher
In 2003, at just 15 years old, Katie Rohrbacher was in a car accident that left her in a coma and in a state of paralysis. Katie was a multi-sport athlete at the time and this accident forced her to relearn things most of us take for granted—sitting up, speaking, writing, and walking.
Barry Casey
Barry casey
On a summer evening in June 2015, Barry and Sandy Casey were about to sit down for dinner when Barry suddenly collapsed from a stroke. Barry was airlifted to Jefferson Hospital and from there he received care for three months at Bryn Mawr Rehab. Barry continued with Bryn Mawr Outpatient when he was referred to the Fighting Back Scholarship Program.
Rob Donnelly
Rob Donnelly
Rob Donnelly is a U.S. Marine who proudly serves his country for four years as active duty. On February 12, 2015, Rob suffered a massive stroke leaving him with significant damage to the left side of his body. As a Marine, Rob’s always been proud of his ability to “improvise, adapt, and overcome!” After receiving amazing treatment at Moss Rehab, Rob saw progress, however, he was ready to continue to grow and willing to fight for more.
Erica grebe
What are the odds of a Fighting Back client competing in the Paralympics?
We never really gave it much thought until now, as Fighting Back at MaxOut client, and 2018 Annual Achievement Night Honoree, Erica Grebe, is about to begin her journey to becoming a Paralympian!
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