Gift By Gregory and Christy Schiano To JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Names Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Room in Honor of Former Defensive Tackle Eric LeGrand

What You Need To Know

• A $250,000 gift by Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano and his wife Christy will name a spinal cord treatment room at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute after former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, who suffered a devastating spinal cord injury during the 2010 college football season.
• The new Eric LeGrand Spinal Cord Injury Patient Care Room was unveiled to LeGrand in a surprise ceremony on June 14.

We're grateful to Coach Schiano and his wife Christy for their compassionate giving, which will help so many people live life to their highest potential by ensuring we have the best clinical team and most state-of-the-art treatment options.

“Since his injury, Eric has worked tirelessly to make life better for others impacted by spinal cord injuries. Making this gift in his honor was our opportunity to do the same. We are so proud of Eric for all that he has achieved and know that he has come so far thanks to a dedicated spinal cord program. Our gift ensures that others have the same options afforded to them so that they can receive the best care possible and live their lives to the fullest.” -- Coach Schiano

More Information

Many HMH physicians also support HMH through philanthropy.  To learn more, visit  hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Donate or contact Sheri A. Marino, MA, CCC-SLP, executive director of JFK University Medical Center Foundation, at sheri.marino@hmhn.org or 732-632-1540.