A self-described "lifetime jock," Robert Marshall celebrated another competitive victory recently.  He took a few steps without support for the first time in five months.

The 65-year-old semi-retired executive was serving as a financial consultant and a member of two business boards when he lost consciousness and nearly died from a loss of oxygen to his brain (anoxia) following a high fever.  "I couldn't even sit up initially, but the therapists were persistent and kept increasing my activity level until I was standing and then walking with a walker," he says.  "Each incremental gain gives me fresh encouragement that I will meet my goals and return to an active, productive lifestyle."

After four weeks as an inpatient, he returned to his home in Ambler and now attends the BMRH Day Treatment Program three days a week.  His therapy focuses on improving his coordination and weight-bearing strength, fine-motor skills such as writing, and speech articulation. 

"Keep the incremental challenges coming," says Mr. Marshall, whose friends and family marvel at his will and determination. His goals are to return to driving with the help of the BMRH Driver Rehab Program and to resume golf and travel.  Looking to the future, he is working closely with an architect on the design of his dream home near the Center Square Golf Course. 

2006 Annual Report