Why I Run Wednesday: A Tribute to the Caregivers

This one's for you, Mom. You're an angel, and none of us would be where we are today if it weren't for you. You're my hero too! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

This video is 16 minutes long, so don't feel like you need to watch the whole thing. The point is that the demands of care giving are strenuous. Injuries such as my dad's truly effect the whole family and drastically change the dynamics of relationships. Caregivers feel grief and loss, guilt, isolation, and depression. Caregivers need to know that they're not alone and that they deserve support and nurturing too.

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation know that the health and well-being of caregivers must be addressed and they have compiled a comprehensive list of resources for caregivers.

Please make a donation in honor of the caregivers: http://teamreevenyc08.kintera.org/dawnhering