Spaulding Rehabilitation

05/19/2026

At age 62, Posie Mansfield experienced two huge losses within a month. Immediately after the death of her beloved husband, John, she battled an infection from knee replacement surgery, ultimately needing an above-knee amputation.

“I didn’t know what my life would look like after that,” Posie says. She came to Spaulding Rehabilitation for outpatient therapy to get used to her new prosthesis. What she found was a compassionate team and a path back to living her life.

Watch the video to learn more about Posie's journey.

05/12/2026

Members of the Spaulding Rehabilitation community show their care and commitment in so many ways. Today, we’re announcing another opportunity to make an impact: participating in Spaulding Day of Giving, a special fundraising effort to support our mission and patients.

Donations help cover important patient support programs, provide meaningful continuing education for clinicians and allow our researchers to pursue promising new ideas—all with the goal of helping people reclaim their lives after injury or illness.

Now through June 2nd, your donation will be DOUBLED, thanks to a $25,000 matching challenge from our friends at the Arbella Insurance Foundation. With your support, Spaulding will continue to advance our mission to bring patients and families strength and hope.

Learn more: http://spklr.io/6180Ezddi

04/30/2026

When Sheena Brooks noticed her twin boys, Kaisen (Kase) and Kashton (Kash), now three-years-old, weren’t communicating around age one, she trusted her instincts. Sheena asked questions, pushed for evaluations and advocated for the services they needed for autism spectrum disorder.

That advocacy led her to Spaulding Rehabilitation Boston for speech-language services and occupational therapy, and Spaulding Lexington for an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluation. With support from her care team, Kase and Kash now use AAC devices in therapy and at home, helping them share wants, needs and ideas in ways that work for them.

“They’re learning so fast,” Sheena shares. “Even when it’s not totally clear, you can tell what they’re trying to say.”

Just as important as the tools, Sheena credits the people, including Julia Longacre, OT; Olivia Sullivan, SLP; Emily Dobson, OT; Aliza Grant, SLP; and Megan Conlin, SLP, who knew how to comfort them, meet them where they were and help them build skills through trust and routine. That support also gave Sheena rare “mom moments,” like being able to grab breakfast on her own during appointments.

This week brought a milestone Sheena has been working toward: Kase and Kash started school. They’re eager to learn and to be part of something—and their AAC devices are going with them, so they can keep communicating across settings.

04/30/2026

Meet Nala, a six-year-old golden retriever 🐶

As one of Spaulding's therapy dogs, she brings comfort and joy to patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. We’re grateful every day for the impact of our Pet Therapy Program.

04/23/2026

Our 2026 Race for Rehab Team proudly crossed the finish line of the 130th Boston Marathon! These incredibly strong and dedicated runners have put their all into training for the race of a lifetime over the last several months. Along the way, they've been raising funds to support the critical needs of the hospital and Spaulding's Adaptive Sports Centers, empowering individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities to lead active, fulfilling lives.

We're so grateful to have these awe-inspiring marathon fundraisers in our community. Donate today: http://spklr.io/6188EKrXu

04/17/2026

When Caylie McMahon arrived at Spaulding Rehabilitation Boston following spine tumor removal surgery, and her doctors asked what her recovery goals were, she said, “I’m going to run out those doors.” At the time, she couldn’t walk.

This Monday, Caylie will run the Boston Marathon for Spaulding with her best friend and University of Michigan field hockey teammate, Lindsey Stagg—a feat that not long ago felt totally impossible.

“Running the marathon together is something we’ve talked about since Caylie’s recovery,” Lindsey says. “We wanted our turn to give back.”

One of Caylie’s favorite memories from her time at Spaulding was a day of connection with other patients. She had worn a shirt that said “Don’t Skip Leg Day,” with a flamingo on it, prompting one of her physical therapists to bring in an inflatable flamingo costume to make things a little lighter during Caylie’s therapy. Caylie walked around the pediatric floor in the costume all day, visiting younger patients.

“I became the ‘child life specialist’ for the day,” she remembers. “That’s Spaulding. That’s what’s so special about this place and the people who treat patients here—the ability to find joy in difficult circumstances.”

Read Caylie’s story:https://raceforrehab.org/caylies-story/

04/17/2026

“Spaulding wrapped their arms around me and gave me the strength to rebuild my life.”

Now, Tim Rafferty is giving back, running the Boston Marathon as part of the Race for Rehab Team to support the place that helped him reclaim his life after a stroke.

In our “Why I'm Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what's inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.

04/17/2026

One family is taking on the Boston Marathon as part of Spaulding Rehabilitation’s Race for Rehab Team to honor their dad and uncle, Bill Luster. After losing his leg to a severe infection in June 2025, Bill recovered at Spaulding Rehabilitation Boston thanks to the unwavering support of his care team.

Bill remembers one staff member who showed up the day before her wedding because she knew he was one day away from climbing the stairs.

In gratitude for the care that carried Bill through his toughest days, his family is running for Team Spaulding.

04/16/2026

Five years after relearning how to walk, Caylie McMahon is taking on 26.2 miles alongside her childhood friend and teammate, Lindsey Stagg, as part of the Race for Rehab Team. Together, they’re running for Spaulding Rehabilitation, which helped make every step possible.

In our “Why I'm Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what's inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.

04/16/2026

High school sweethearts Ella Bromage and Jacob Peabody loved to stay active together. They even ran a marathon early in their relationship.

Now, Ella is running the Boston Marathon for Spaulding Rehabilitation’s Race for Rehab Team in Jacob’s memory.

After a motorcycle accident left Jacob with a severe traumatic brain injury, his recovery at Spaulding brought moments of hope. The first thing he said when he began to speak again was, “I love Ella.”

Jacob later passed away following complications, but Ella is turning heartbreak into purpose, running to honor his life and support others on their road to recovery.

Ella Bromage is running the Boston Marathon for Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, where her late boyfriend Jacob was treated after a traumatic brain injury.

04/16/2026

Tricia Kana’s connection to Spaulding Rehabilitation is both personal and professional. While visiting her grandfather there as he recovered from a stroke, she was struck by the dedication of his clinicians and the quality of care they provided. She went back to school for physical therapy and officially committed to the career change after shadowing at Spaulding.

Running the Boston Marathon with the Race for Rehab team is her way of giving back to the institution that has meant so much to her.