[Massachusetts-NFB] From your affiliate president

[4ginaq at gmail.com]

Madam President Shara:

 

I am so sorry to hear about your fall.

Sending you best wishes and healing hugs for a quick recovery!

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

All my best,

Gina Q.

From: Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2026 2:48 PM
To: massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org
Cc: sharawinton at gmail.com
Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] From your affiliate president

 

Hello, My Dear NFB Family,

I hope you are all doing well.

I am writing to share something that is very difficult for me to talk
about-not only emotionally, but physically as well. Even typing this message
is challenging right now.

On Monday, October 19, I fell down an entire flight of stairs,  sideways. I
am incredibly fortunate that my injuries were not even worse, although they
are quite serious.

911 was called because I was unable to move. The emergency responders placed
a cervical collar on me to immobilize my neck and spine. I was in tremendous
pain, and there was blood in my mouth. I could not move and was in
tremendous pain, all over. 

Once I arrived at the emergency department, the medical team began a series
of tests and examinations.

The results confirmed that I broke  my sternum (almost in half),  with some
additional  smaller fractures.  I also fractured two vertebrae. Thankfully,
these injuries have not resulted in paralysis, and my medical team expects
me to make a full recovery. I also badly bit my tongue and, for good
measure, one of my toes! Needless to say, I am bruised and battered from
head to toe.

I was admitted to the trauma unit, where I remain. The pain is excruciating,
and I will be unable to use my arms and upper body normally for the next
several weeks. Although recovery will take time, my medical team tells me
that I am doing well under the circumstances and is optimistic about my
recovery.

For the time being, I ask that any questions or concerns about NFBMA
business be directed first to your chapter president, who will often be able
to provide the information you need. If further assistance is necessary,
please contact our affiliate Vice President, Kyra Sweeney.

Right now, I will be   focusing  on healing, so I appreciate your patience,
understanding, and support as I navigate the weeks ahead.

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers, and send along any good wishes
you can spare. Your love and encouragement mean more than you know.

Thank you for being such a wonderful family. I love all,y'all!

With love, hope, and determination,

Shara

 

 

Shara Winton

President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts

www.nfbma.org <http://www.nfbma.org/> 

sharawinton at gmail.com <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> 

617-304-0347

 

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