We are Mike Durkin and Steve Hall. Mike and his wife Wendy, and Steve and his wife Jeanne, have been friends for a long time. In 2019, Mike had a skiing accident which ruptured his spleen and caused a stroke. In 2020, Steve’s wife Jeanne was hit by a car while crossing a street which resulted in multiple life-threatening injuries. Mike and Jeanne each spent months recovering from their respective injuries.
After lengthy stays at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Lahey Hospital, respectively, they were each transferred to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. As a sign of fate, Jeanne was put in the same room Mike had been in 18 months earlier! Thanks to the amazing doctors, nurses, and specialists at Spaulding and their own tireless efforts, they have each fully recovered.
To enjoy our love of the outdoors and show our immense gratitude to everyone at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital*, we will be hiking the New Hampshire 48 over the next few years as a fundraiser for Spaulding. The NH 48 is the Appalachian Mountain Club's list of 48 New Hampshire mountains over 4,000 feet high. If you would like to help us out, please consider using our Go Fund Me page or share this site with others!
As we progress through our Summit for Spaulding, we will provide updates here and via social media!
Note: We are not affiliated with or sponsored by Spaulding Rehab Hospital.