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RWJBH’s Children’s Specialized Hospital hosts program for young people living with spinal cord injuries

Source: ROI-NJ · Jul 28, 2026, 5:52 AM

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RWJBarnabas Health's Children's Specialized Hospital hosted the third annual True Grit Spinal Cord Injury program in July, a week-long summer sleepaway camp held at Rutgers University.

The program, developed in collaboration with Rutgers University School of Health Professions and supported by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, aims to provide hope, healing, and inspiration to adolescents living with spinal cord injuries.

The camp offers young people an opportunity to connect with peers facing similar challenges while participating in structured activities designed to build resilience and confidence during a formative time in their lives.

Key points

  • Third annual True Grit program provided week-long residential camp experience at Rutgers University
  • Partnership between RWJBarnabas, Rutgers health professions school, and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
  • Program specifically designed for adolescents living with spinal cord injuries to build confidence and community
  • Focus on hope, healing, and inspiration through peer connection and structured camp activities

FAQ

What is the True Grit Spinal Cord Injury program?
True Grit is a week-long summer sleepaway camp hosted by RWJBarnabas Health's Children's Specialized Hospital at Rutgers University, designed specifically for adolescents living with spinal cord injuries. The program aims to provide hope, healing, and inspiration through peer support and structured activities.
Who supports and runs the True Grit program?
The program is operated by RWJBarnabas Health's Children's Specialized Hospital in collaboration with Rutgers University School of Health Professions and with support from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a national organization focused on spinal cord injury research and quality of life initiatives.
Is this program open to all young people with spinal cord injuries?
The program is designed for adolescents living with spinal cord injuries. It is a residential sleepaway camp experience, making it accessible to youth from across New Jersey and beyond who meet the program's age and health criteria.

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