The National Spinal Cord Injury Association Connecticut Chapter (NSCIA CT) held its 5th Annual Twilight Gala on March 8th, 2014 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Connecticut.
The evening’s emcee was Emmy Award nominated News 8 Medical reporter Jocelyn Maminta. The guest speaker was former Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand who suffered a spinal cord injury while playing against Army on October 16th 2010.
Jocelyn conducted an on-site interview with Eric. He provided the audience with a source of inspiration, hope, and perseverance as he discussed how he was injured, the rehab he went through, what his current life looks like, and the goals he has set forward.
The event raised more than $30,000.00 for the organization to continue provide support and resources to the spinal cord injury community in Connecticut. Attendees had an opportunity to make donations directly towards the NSCIA CT Chapter Quality of Life Grants through a live auction. A special thanks to all that contributed to the grant fund and purchased a signed copy of Eric’s Sports Illustrated cover.
With the money earned, the NSCIA CT Chapter will continue to improve its current programs. Adding more support programs throughout the state will be a huge undertaking and the money generated will go a long way. In addition, this money will increase the number of grants the organization will award. 
The Gala Committee would like to thank all that attended. We hope to see you next year on March 7th, 2015.
For a list of sponsors and pictures from the evening visit our website at www.sciact.org.
SPONSORS FOR THE 2014 GALA:
Gold Sponsorship:
- Hudson Seating and Mobility
- Advanced Wheels of Technology, Inc.
- Stealth Products, Inc.
Silver Sponsorship:
- Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
- Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
- Aditya Sankaranarayan
Bronze Sponsorship:
- Comfort Company
- Hanger
- Hospital For Special Care
- NuMotion
- Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation Network
- Quantum Rehab