A little more about what we do at SCISG.
SCISG is a vibrant peer-led community dedicated to supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, and other disabilities. With chapters across South Florida, we provide a space to connect, share experiences, and access resources tailored to diverse needs.
About the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Mission Statement
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group offers:
- Support to persons with spinal cord injury, neurological disorders and /or disabilities, and their families, caregivers and friends, as well as a place to get together with others finding themselves in a similar situation.
- Reflects the voice and concerns of persons with spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders and other disabilities.
- Provides a place where comfort, emotional support, and education regarding life with spinal cord injury, neurological disorders and other disabilities can be offered and obtained.
CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP IS FREE
SCISG Board of Directors
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group (SCISG) Board of Directors oversee all Chapters and members. It guides and supports each Chapter’s operation allowing focus on membership enhanced quality of life. Chapters as small as five or more disabled individuals can easily create and run a neighborhood chapter removing the transportation barrier most of our members face. Members are secure in knowing that the activities and events all have disabled access and support members are available to assist.
Social Activities
The Chapters are encouraged to hold monthly meetings and more importantly social events which are the heart of the group success: light suppers and cookouts, bowling, holiday parties, bingo, boat trips, skydiving, sailing, scuba diving, hand cycling, wheelchair basketball and rugby, marathons, cooking competitions and movie nights, and more!
Fundraising events including bake sales, carwashes, silent auctions, golf tournament, bowling tournament and other creative projects.
2024-2026 SCISG Board of Directors
Stacy Thomashaw – Chair (2025)
Kerrin Chrupcala – Secretary (2025)
Dr. David McMillian (2026)
Laura Ham (2025)
Stephanie Vazquez (2026)
Stephane Philippe-Ratway (2025)
2024-2026 SCISG Executive Boards
Broward Chapter
Anthony Famularo – Vice President
Al Salvi – Treasurer
Victor Farran – Secretary
Jose “Pepe” Perez – Vice Secretary
Robert Games – Public Relations
Palm Beach Chapter
Robert Bereolos – Vice President
Linda Roberts – Treasurer
Pat McGrath – Secretary
Angelica Perez – Vice Secretary
Lauren Proenca – Public Relations
Miami Chapter
Leduar Rivera – Vice President
Tatiana Ribeiro – Treasurer
Katherine Martinez – Secretary
Steven Ruiz – Vice Secretary
Herminie Eyma – Public Relations