On Monday, August 17, 2009, The Ferrara Law Firm donated two Nintendo Wii game systems to the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper University Hospital. This was sponsored by a consumer safety community organization called InjuryBoard. InjuryBoard consists of 53 law firms from 25 states that banded together to donate more than 60 Nintendo Wii gaming systems over the summer. The gaming systems went to rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and hospitals across the U.S. The goal was to inspire attorneys to give back to their community.
The Wii gaming system was selected because of a recent trend in rehabilitation toward a new treatment technique known as “Wiihab.” Wiihab makes use of the gaming system’s unique, live motion play which offers patients a fun and less painful exercise medium. The InjuryBoard firms, all of whom represent victims of serious accidents, hope that their donations will help patients find enjoyment in an otherwise painful and difficult process of recovery.
“When we were invited to be a part of this initiative we jumped at the chance,” said Michael A. Ferrara, Jr., InjuryBoard member and managing partner of The Ferrara Law Firm. “Everyday, children in our area relies on Cooper Hospital and its affiliates to help make them whole after sustaining life changing injuries. If we can help ease their recovery even slightly by making physical rehabilitation fun, we know we’re making a difference.”
“We were thrilled to have this donation given to the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper,” said Barbara McCarty, Child Life Coordinator of the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper. “Seeing the children’s faces light up when we received these gifts truly touched my heart; and I know the systems will be put to good use.”
The Wii giveaway is sponsored by the InjuryBoard Foundation, a non-profit organization which acts as the charitable arm of InjuryBoard.com. The purpose of the InjuryBoard Foundation is to help individuals and communities live safer, happier lives through increased awareness and community outreach.