Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Meet Jared.

After an accident in 2021 left him paralyzed from the waist down, he turned to creativity as part of his own healing journey. Today, he works with staff at UPMC Mercy to lead an Experience Art program, connecting with patients with spinal cord and brain injuries to share stories and create meaningful works together.

Here's his story. 💜