Michigan’s Big Ride Returns: KeyBank Gran Fondo Set for June 26, 2027
Four routes, a downtown Grand Rapids celebration and a shared mission to support Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation KeyBank Gran Fondo 2027 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Registration is now open as the KeyBank Gran Fondo returns Saturday, June 26, 2027, for a full day of West Michigan riding, catered rest stops and a finish-line party in […]
From the Gridiron to Advocacy: Mike Utley Champions Adaptive Sports at Mary Free Bed
Former Detroit Lions player and spinal cord injury advocate Mike Utley returned to Michigan this week, visiting Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to see firsthand how the Mike Utley Foundation’s support is helping athletes of all ages pursue health, confidence and connection through adaptive sports. During his visit on September 29, […]
Mary Free Bed’s Wheelchair Sports Camp Returns, Fueled by New 10-Year Shriners Commitment
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Mary Free Bed Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp is back this summer, continuing a decades-long tradition of helping kids with disabilities discover confidence, independence and connection through adaptive sports. This year, the camp is celebrating a major milestone: a new long-term commitment from the Saladin Shriners that will help sustain and grow the program for […]
New Hire Reporting for Duty: Meet Winton, Mary Free Bed’s Newest PAWS AAT Dog
Grand Rapids, Michigan — There’s a new four-legged team member making the rounds at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, and he’s already turning heads and winning big. Meet Winton, a lovable, goofy golden retriever who has officially joined the Mary Free Bed Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program through Paws With A Cause (PAWS). While he may be known for his fabulous fluff and friendly disposition, Winton has an important job to do: he helps patients reach their […]