After a long day, we accomplished what we came to do and it was time to celebrate. We recognized a couple of congressional leaders and fellow advocates for their work. This was a great time to unwind, relax, and recap on the days events with all participants. The next morning, we met to say good-bye. We talked about what went well, what could be better, and other general thoughts about the event. It was a whirlwind of a couple days, and even though I do not consider myself political in nature, it was a great experience. It taught me that we really do make a difference with events like this, and I encourage everyone to get involved in something that sparks passion. Politics may not be a passion of mine (none whatsoever actually), but improving quality of life for spinal cord injuries is. I don’t know if I will do this event every year, but I will definitely be going back at some point.
I learned so much about myself, government policy, others, and what other chapters are doing all within the short amount of time I was in D.C.. I will always cherish the memories gained from this trip. The good, the bad, and the awesome!
FALL 2017 CONNECTIONS
Oct. 2017
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