The Breeze Peer Support groups bring together people who are experiencing or have experienced SCI. Our support groups provide opportunities for our members to get out of the house, fellowship, meet new people, and learn about things pertaining to spinal cord injury. Breeze groups also gather for fun activities and outings.
Group meeting locations sometimes vary. We ask you to contact your group leader to find out details about your groups meeting.
Upstate (Greenville) Group
Contact: Ali Twilley
For more information
Call: (864) 522-6828 or Email: Alison.Twilley@prismahealth.org
The Greenville area Breeze Spinal Cord Support Group is led by an interdisciplinary team of Roger C. Peace professionals. The team includes psychologists, therapists, nurses, and business office professionals. Each month the group will be led by two individuals with the goal of cultivating an environment of education, open discussion, and support through conversation and peer mentorship. There will be opportunities to learn from vendors, participate in community leisure activities, and problem solve together.
We are looking forward to growing our group to further impact each other’s lives, as well as our community.
Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM EST.
Roger C Peace Adaptive Sports and Wellness Center
157 Welborn St, Suite B101
Greenville, SC 29601
Low Country Group
Barbara Delia
Led by Barbara Delia
Barbara sustained a T-10/11 SCI and three traumatic brain injuries on Sept. 17th, 2007. Since her injury, meeting challenges and learning different ways to accomplish everyday tasks have kept her busy physically and mentally. Being a Peer Group Leader for Low Country Breeze is very rewarding. Barbara enjoys assisting others and providing resources to help meet their needs. The Low Country group is special because they attend fun events, provide education, share meals, and develop friendships.
Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM EST.
Meeting place: MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, affl. of Encompass Health, 9181 Medcom St. Charleston, SC 29406
Contact Barbara for more information.
deliabarbara68@yahoo.com
843-557-4827
Midlands Group
Led by Tonell Jenkins
Tonell Jenkins was rendered a C4-C7 Quadriplegic after injuring her neck for a second time in a car accident in December of 2002. Since then she fell from a vehicle wheelchair lift and broke both legs in 2 places (tibia and fibula), as well as experienced being hit by a car in the parking lot of her then apartment complex. But through it all, she remains an optimistic, happy, energetic person with a great sense of humor and a passion for learning and helping others. She hopes to bring motivation, inclusion and an overall sense of well-being to the group.
Group meets on the last Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 PM EST.
Meeting location: Virtual
Contact Tonell for more information.
midlandsscileader@gmail.com
803-261-9972
Florence Group
Led By Shanlonder Aiken
Shanlonder Aiken is from Marion, South Carolina. In 2004, she experienced a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a T11-T12 complete spinal cord injury.
Following her accident, Shanlonder pursued further education, earning a certificate in Cybercrime Essentials and a degree in Cybercrime Security.
She enjoys a variety of personal interests, including styling hair, playing the keyboard, gaming, and creating gourmet and sweet treats. Shanlonder is also an active member of her church community.
Shanlonder began her involvement with the Coastal Breeze Group leadership after a fellow member suffered a heart attack, inspiring her to help bring the group back together. With the encouragement of members and her co-leader Mary Gainey, she officially stepped into the leadership role.
Under Shanlonder and Mary’s guidance, the group continues to grow, hosting monthly events focused on support, connection, and fun. For Shanlonder, the Coastal Breeze Group is more than a support group—it’s a community of friends and family.
This group meets the last Friday of the month at Encompass Health
900 E Cheves St. Florence, SC 29506
Contact Shanlonder at sshandell29@netzero.net for more information.
Coastal (Myrtle Beach) Group
Leader TBA
Group meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM.
Grand Strand Medical Center 809 82nd Parkway | Myrtle Beach, SC
Email Sherwood at sherwood@scspinalcord.org for more information.
Carolina Group
Leader TBA
Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PM EST.
sherwood@scspinalcord.org
803-252-2198
Rock Hill Group
This group is currently not meeting and looking for a leader/facilitator. If you are interested in leading the group, or would like more information, please contact info@scspinalcord.org or call (803) 252-2198.
No Breeze group in your area?
If you or someone you know is interested in starting a Breeze Peer Support Group, please call us at (803) 252-2198, or email info@scspinalcord.org
Our staff will provide the assistance needed to get a group going in your local community.