The KeyBank Gran Fondo is almost here, and the energy is building in downtown Grand Rapids. For this episode of Rehabilitationships we featured a livestream conversation about our upcoming event.

As riders prepare for the big day, we chatted with participants who are fundraising for Mary Free Bed to hear what keeps them coming back year after year.

They share why this ride matters to them, what inspires them to support rehabilitation, and how you can still get involved. Whether you’re riding, cheering, volunteering, or giving, there’s still time to be part of something meaningful.

Every story is different. Every mile makes a difference.

Give this episode a listen to hear how these riders community is helping restore hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

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Rehabilitationships is back with a new episode! We are featuring a conversation from a recent livestream previewing the upcoming KeyBank Gran Fondo. It’s a day that brings people together to move, connect and support life‑changing rehabilitation.

In this conversation with event organizers and returning riders we talk about what makes the Gran Fondo special, what it’s like to ride, and how fundraising efforts support Mary Free Bed programs that help kids, adults and athletes across our community.

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist, a first‑time rider, fundraiser or volunteer, there’s a place for you at this event.

Find information on how to register to ride, fundraise or volunteer at: www.keybankgranfondo.com

#KeyBankGranFondo #RidingForRecovery #MaryFreeBed #RestoringHopeAndFreedom #RideForEveryone #WestMichigan #AdaptiveSports #MaryFreeBedKids

Rehabilitationships is back looking at the intersection of rehabilitation and relationships. This next episode is another in a regular "Meet the Team" series and it's with Mary Free Bed at Home.

Mary Free Bed at Home was just ranked among America’s Best Home Health Agencies by Newsweek for 2026. They ranked 5th in the state of Michigan, and were the only agency serving in West Michigan.

For the episode I interviewed Trey Kubizna, VP of Operations, Abby Hescott, a Physical Therapist, and Jen Arroyo, a Registered Nurse.

Together we talk about what sets our home health care apart, how we help patients regain independence, and why this recognition matters for both patients and clinicians.

Enjoy the episode!

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Ten years ago, Marcus Fairfield survived a car crash that left him with a spinal cord injury and uncertain future. In this heartfelt conversation, Marcus reunites with his Mary Free Bed rehabilitation team, Kristen, Jamie, and Jess, to reflect on his incredible journey and express gratitude for the people who helped him during his recovery. It's a powerful reminder of what we can overcome when we have the right support and never give up hope.

#WhereAreTheyNow #SpinalCordInjury #RehabilitationJourney #InspiringRecovery #MaryFreeBed #GratefulForCare #HopeAndFreedom

Five years after a life-changing illness and complex surgery, Brad Mathis shares his incredible journey of recovery at Mary Free Bed. From being dependent on a ventilator to regaining his independence, Brad reflects on the care, hope, and determination that helped him rebuild his life. Join us as he reunites with his rehabilitation team who supported him every step of the way.

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Welcome back to Rehabilitationships a podcast from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. This is the podcast we talk about the intersection of rehabilitation and relationships.

In another segment of "Where Are They Now?" we catch up with Mary Free Bed graduate and handcycle team member, Kate Brim.

She won a gold and bronze medal at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris in handcycling.

Kate's been traveling the world competing the past few years and living with Team USA in Colorado Springs, CO.

We are also joined by Christy VanHaver, she's a recreational therapist and a sport coordinator for Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports program.

Enjoy the conversation!

#Paralympics #Handcycling #TeamUSA #AdaptiveSports

Rehabilitationships is back with an inspiring conversation with Isaac Shapiro, co-founder of Cleanlogic, whose body care company is empowering the lives of individuals with disabilities. He’s joined by Tim Tuthill and Osman Koroma from the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) as they discuss their partnership during Blindness Awareness Month.

Learn how Cleanlogic, inspired by Isaac's blind mother, is changing the beauty industry through inclusive employment practices, Braille packaging, and community support. Discover how this collaboration is creating meaningful employment opportunities and raising awareness for visual impairment across the United States.

During this discussion you'll also learn more about the services of ABVI, which has been dedicated to serving West Michigan’s low-vision and blind community since 1913. Founded by Roberta Griffith, the first blind woman in the U.S. to graduate from a school for sighted students, ABVI offers a wide range of services including low-vision care, rehabilitation, education, and vision aids.

In 2020, ABVI became an independent subsidiary of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, expanding services to benefit individuals across both organizations. Each year, ABVI’s team of experts supports more than 1,000 children and adults across Michigan, empowering them to thrive in a sighted world.

Learn more about Cleanlogic at: www.cleanlogic.com

Learn more about the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired at: www.abvimi.org

Respiratory Care Week is a great chance to highlight the important work of respiratory therapists and teams at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and across the nation.

In a special edition of Rehabilitationships, a podcast from Mary Free Bed, we are back with another episode of our “Meet the Team” series. Host Chris Mills is joined by Maria Gordon, Digital Marketing Coordinator at Mary Free Bed, and they share two conversations they had with members of the Respiratory Therapy Program.

The first half of the episode highlights the origins of our ventilator program and respiratory team. It features Dr. Eric Geiser, who specializes in internal medicine and pulmonary critical care. He works with patients in Mary Free Bed’s Intensive Medical Rehabilitation Program.

Dr. Geiser was joined by Rebecca Brower, a Registered Respiratory Therapist, who’s been a part of the Mary Free Bed team through its growth and expansion of services.

In the second half of the episode, we look at the education within Mary Free Bed and our respiratory team. Guests for this conversation were Molly Bennett, Lead Respiratory Therapist, and Sharijo Taylor, a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Clinical Rehab Educator at Mary Free Bed.

Listen to the episode to discover how this unique program is transforming ventilator and respiratory care and helping patients transition from survival to living fuller lives.

Want more? Learn about Mary Free Bed’s respiratory team and its Intensive Medical Rehabilitation Program.