Ont. woman conquers El Camino in a wheelchair

Jen Schuringa says it took a team effort to help her complete a challenging trek in Spain in a wheelchair.

Featuring highlights on Jen’s trip.

Covered by Pauline Chan on November 27, 2023.

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Ten years after a life-changing car accident left Jen Schuringa with a traumatic brain injury that impacts her ability to move voluntarily and speak, she and a group of family and friends take on Spain's Camino de Santiago.

CBC podcast: “Let’s Go! We’re travelling the world and you’re coming too!” November 23 episode of Now or Never with Ify Chiwetelu and Trevor Dineen, starting from ~minute 39

For traumatic brain injury survivor, Camino de Santiago trek puts hope in motion. Read the detailed story of Jen Schuringa as well as watch CTV News Toronto's coverage on what willpower, rehabilitation, and a strong support system can do.

Featuring highlights on Jen’s therapies with West Park Hospital.

Covered by Pauline Chan.

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Oakville woman, 35, living life to the fullest with traumatic brain injury; embarks on pilgrimage to Spain with the help of family and friends.

By Kathy Yanchus, Oakville Beaver

Pilgrimage and Celebration; tackling the Camino with a traumatic brain injury. Jen’s story from the initial accident, all the way to her breakthrough bicycling and plan to bike and wheel the Camino this month.

By Marlene Bergsma