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 Heather Boies
With a background in fitness and rehabilitation, Heather Boies works with neurologically-challenged folks suffering from strokes and Parkinson's disease. With the help of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to fundraise for further research for spinal chord injury and to educate the community, Heather hope's to obtain and provide long-time care for those affected by these injuries. She looks forward to seeing the growth of the Utah chapter and the future relationships the chapter can build to assist those affected by spinal chord injury.
In November, 2007 Heather ran with Team Reeve in the NYC Marathon. This was her first experience with the Foundation and its wonderful support of its runners. Heather found the organization impressive and definitely something she wanted to be a part of, especially when the Utah Chapter was organized. Most importantly, Chris is Heather's step-uncle; she cherishes memories of horse back riding & sledding together near his home in Massachusetts.
 Kristen Corpron
Kristen Corpron was born March 6, 1975 in Salt Lake City, Utah. At age seven her family moved to Silver City, New Mexico, returning to Salt Lake two years later. She attended Skyline High School and Westminster College in Salt Lake City where she graduated with a Masters in Business. In 1997 she married her high school sweet-heart. Kristen worked as an accountant for Questar Natural Gas Company for 7 years. She is now a stay at home mother with two boys; Matthew age 7 and Taylor age 1. She enjoys tennis and scrap booking, and fund-raising.
 Nicole Corpron
Niki Corpron is a Registered Nurse working in the Neuro Critical Care Unit in Murray, Utah. She enjoys working with these patients and enjoys the progress and fulfillment her career brings. She was drawn to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation by Kristen, her sister-in-law, who is one of the co-founders of the Utah Chapter. She enjoys volunteering and finds joy being with people who simply love life and who want to improve the quality of life for themselves and for those around them.
 Katie Johnson-Hill
First – I am the mother of 4 wonderful, young adults: Tom, Heather who in 11/07 was a NY Marathon Team Reeve runner, Cara and Dede. From approx. 1991 – 2004, while living in NJ, I was the National Sales Mgr./Vice President of Habidecor and later Abyss, exceptional bath textiles manufactured in Portugal. Currently, I am an independent sales representative for Habidecor–Abyss and Sferra Bros. Ltd., luxurious Italian bed linens & accessories.
Second – it's my dream-come-true that as one of the co-chairpersons, I have been influential in developing the new Utah Chapter of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Chris is my step-brother; Dana is my step-sister-in-law. It just seemed like we owed it to Chris and Dana to develop a chapter here. Besides me, my brother & his family live here, two of my daughters & my son Tom in Midway. I'm proud to say that my brother and Heather & Cara are members of our Utah Chapter….and everyone volunteers for the Keep On Rollin Car Show fund-raiser….It's a Family Thing!!
 John Librett, PhD.
Dr. Librett's work focuses on the prevention and treatment of chronic disease and disability by bridging public health and preventive medicine with outdoor recreation. On these issues, Dr. Librett has worked with the White House, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; U.S. Department of the Interior; World Health Organization, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Librett has also worked with governments and corporations in Asia, Eastern Europe, Central and South America, and the U.S. As a cancer survivor, Dr. Librett is a past member of the Lance Armstrong Foundation's Public Health Advisory Board; Saint Joseph's Hospital Cancer Survivors' Network; and Clinical Director of the American Medical Athletic Association's Clinical Advisory Board. He is past chair of the Federal Interagency Council on Recreation and Public Health; Founder and Chair of the Centers for Disease Control, Recreation and Sport Workgroup; and past chair of the Cooper Institute Conference Series on Collaborative Frameworks Between Parks, Recreation, and Public Health. Dr. Librett is currently an adjunct faculty with the University of Utah, College of Health; a member of the American College of Sports Medicine; and Chair of the Utah Cancer Action Network's Evaluation Committee. Combining his vocation and avocation, you can often find John camping, cycling, hiking, skiing, and traveling with his wife Allison and their two children, Sophie and Nick.
 Pelle Sederholm
Born and raised in Sweden. Father of two boys 22 and 18, and although broad experience in both sales and tourism, he has been a Ski Professional since his early 20's with extensive and very rewarding experiences from International competition, coaching and teaching. Well traveled, multilingual and sensitive to multicultural environments, from exposure living in numerous countries in Europe, before moving to the US in 1979. Came to Salt Lake City 1986 and resides in Park City since 1992. Learn more about Pelle.
Survived a catastrophic ski accident in May 2005, resulting in a Severe TBI and C6 - C7 SCI. An Incomplete Quadriplegic, now 55, fortunate to be able to explore a path less traveled, by most living with a SCI. Although ambulating with crutches, he skis, but more importantly - rides a regular road bike again. His belief is and has always been: "Memento Vivere - (you have to) remember to live."
 Maggie Stevenson
Maggie Stevenson is a Utah native, born and raised in Salt Lake City. She is a Registered Nurse working in the O.R. at Utah Surgical Center. Her compassion and love for others helped aid in joining the Reeve Foundation Utah chapter, along with being married to a paraplegic. Maggie looks forward to one day finding a cure, and until then making the most of her husbands disability, giving him a great quality of life.
 Ryan Stevenson
Ryan Stevenson was born January 11, 1981 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has lived in Silver City, New Mexico; and Brisbane, Australia. Ryan graduated from High School in Australia, and enjoyed living "down under". He attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated in 2006 with a BS in Business. That same year Ryan had a snowboarding accident that scattered his spine. He is now paralyzed from the middle of his chest down. Ryan now works as a marketing analyst for a Caterpillar Distributor in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is recently married, and loves working on his 1965 Chevy Impala. He enjoys traveling and graphic design.
 Bob Wassom
Bob Wassom is a 58 year old spinal cord injury survivor (C4-5 incomplete). Initially quadriplegic, he has recovered substantial movement in all of his limbs and can now walk, ski, ride bicycles and play golf. A semi-retired advertising agency creative director, Bob is now a free-lance consultant, writer, volunteer and passionate pursuer of all things outdoor. A resident of Salt Lake City, Utah, Bob is married, with one 28 year-old daughter and one 3 year-old granddaughter. He has never gotten over the fact that in Salt Lake, you can get to the mountains faster than you can get to the office.
 Cara Wiegand
My name is Cara Wiegand; Chris is my step-uncle, my sister is Heather Boies & my uncle is Tom Laabs-Johnson (other chapter members), in addition, my mother Katie is one of the co-chairs! We all feel a strong commitment to supporting and being involved in the Foundation. Recently I became a member of the Utah Chapter of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. I did this because I want to do something “more.” I want to help others while learning more about spinal cord injuries. I can also relate, maybe just a little bit, to those with SCI. I have had MS for about 10 years. I can understand about not being able to physically do several activities. Although I am quite aware these two, MS and SCI, are extremely different--I feel like I can still (in a way) relate.
Currently, I am an all-day kindergarten teacher. I spend a lot of my time trying to figure out different ways to teach all my different types of students. I love teaching, but I really look forward to the summer time when all I have to really do is relax!
As a Utah Chapter Member, raise awareness and understanding of the legal, psychological, physical and medical challenges and adjustments, ALL people with SCI have in common, regardless of level of injury, complete or incomplete and degree/method of mobility. "Our adjustments and challenges are continuous and more similar than they are different."
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