03/23/2026
Everything changed in an instant for Deirdre Karle, who was hit by a car while walking in Boston’s Seaport District. The 57-year-old was thrown 20 feet in the air, sustaining a life-threatening traumatic brain injury and fracturing her neck. She would spend weeks intubated in a coma.
Dee survived, but her neurosurgeon advised that the busy executive and fitness enthusiast would never work again. But Dee was determined. She came to Spaulding Rehabilitation in Boston to get back on her feet—and back to her life.
With help from her comprehensive and compassionate care team, Dee achieved the ambitious goal of returning to her meaningful job—just one year after the accident that changed her life.
In 2023, Dee was ready to tackle another big challenge—running the Boston Marathon on Spaulding’s official charity team, Race for Rehab. She had the support of Spaulding once again, and her son Jack as her teammate. They were both deeply committed to their goal, raising critical funds and celebrating together after crossing the finish line.
“It’s emotional for me,” she says. “I don’t know where I would be today without the people and the resources at Spaulding.”
Read Dee's full story: http://spklr.io/6184Ey8V4
