Shirley Ryan AbilityLab receives $5 million gift from Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation. by Megan Washburn 13 May 10:33 PDT Shirley Ryan AbilityLab receives $5 million gift from Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation (C) Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Through a generous gift valued at more than $5 million, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, ranked the nation's No. 1 rehabilitation hospital, will now offer accessible sailing on Lake Michigan to those with physical impairments. The gift - given by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation and the family of Peter and Carol Goldman - will result in what's to be called Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program. For more than 35 years, the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation has offered a unique, learn-to-sail program. Founded in 1990 in memory of Judd Goldman - who passed away in 1989 - by his wife, Sliv, son, Peter, and daughter, Judy, the foundation's mission has always been a personal one. "My father was 17 years old when he experienced significant physical disabilities following a bone disease. Despite great challenges, he went on to live a fulfilling life, founding a consumer packaged goods company and achieving business success," said Peter. " While navigating his disability, he found sailing to be one of the few sports that he could participate in. Since establishing the foundation in 1990, it has given as much to my family, including my wife, Carol, and our children, Karen and Jeff, as it has given to our participants." The foundation - which has since been fueled by the Goldmans, their dedicated board and a community of supporters in partnership with the Chicago Park District - has a fleet of specially designed sailboats and has offered instruction to participants with conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to spinal cord injury. In the process, it has fostered self-esteem and independence among the thousands it has served. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has been a strong supporter of the foundation since its inception, increasing access and driving participation through the hospital's adaptive sports program. Now, the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program will live within Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, which offers 12 adaptive sports in partnership with the Chicago Park District - from archery and golf to wheelchair basketball and softball - to hundreds of patients and community members each year. In addition to the generous philanthropic investment, including an endowment for the program from the Goldmans and the foundation, the gift comprises a fleet of adaptive sailboats and other boating equipment. "The Goldman family have been friends and steadfast supporters of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab going back decades," said Pablo A. Celnik, MD, CEO of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. "We're deeply honored they've entrusted us to help carry their vision forward, and we're humbled to continue building on their remarkable legacy for generations to come." About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions - from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. Founded in 1953, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has been designated the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991. In March 2017, the organization opened its doors to a $550 million, 1.2-million-square-foot transitional research hospital in which clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together with patients, applying novel research during rehabilitation. The central goal of the translational approach is to develop and rapidly implement new research and insights to help patients gain more function, achieve better outcomes, and enjoy greater ability and independence. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, go to www.sralab.org.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab receives $5 million gift from Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation. by Megan Washburn 13 May 10:33 PDT Shirley Ryan AbilityLab receives $5 million gift from Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation (C) Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Through a generous gift valued at more than $5 million, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, ranked the nation's No. 1 rehabilitation hospital, will now offer accessible sailing on Lake Michigan to those with physical impairments. The gift - given by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation and the family of Peter and Carol Goldman - will result in what's to be called Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program. For more than 35 years, the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation has offered a unique, learn-to-sail program. Founded in 1990 in memory of Judd Goldman - who passed away in 1989 - by his wife, Sliv, son, Peter, and daughter, Judy, the foundation's mission has always been a personal one. "My father was 17 years old when he experienced significant physical disabilities following a bone disease. Despite great challenges, he went on to live a fulfilling life, founding a consumer packaged goods company and achieving business success," said Peter. " While navigating his disability, he found sailing to be one of the few sports that he could participate in. Since establishing the foundation in 1990, it has given as much to my family, including my wife, Carol, and our children, Karen and Jeff, as it has given to our participants." The foundation - which has since been fueled by the Goldmans, their dedicated board and a community of supporters in partnership with the Chicago Park District - has a fleet of specially designed sailboats and has offered instruction to participants with conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to spinal cord injury. In the process, it has fostered self-esteem and independence among the thousands it has served. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has been a strong supporter of the foundation since its inception, increasing access and driving participation through the hospital's adaptive sports program. Now, the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program will live within Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, which offers 12 adaptive sports in partnership with the Chicago Park District - from archery and golf to wheelchair basketball and softball - to hundreds of patients and community members each year. In addition to the generous philanthropic investment, including an endowment for the program from the Goldmans and the foundation, the gift comprises a fleet of adaptive sailboats and other boating equipment. "The Goldman family have been friends and steadfast supporters of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab going back decades," said Pablo A. Celnik, MD, CEO of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. "We're deeply honored they've entrusted us to help carry their vision forward, and we're humbled to continue building on their remarkable legacy for generations to come." About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions - from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. Founded in 1953, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has been designated the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991. In March 2017, the organization opened its doors to a $550 million, 1.2-million-square-foot transitional research hospital in which clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together with patients, applying novel research during rehabilitation. The central goal of the translational approach is to develop and rapidly implement new research and insights to help patients gain more function, achieve better outcomes, and enjoy greater ability and independence. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, go to www.sralab.org.

Tae Hwan Chung, MD, appointed to launch POTS and autonomic medicine program. April 22, 2026 Body. POTS - or, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome - is a chronic blood circulation disorder of the autonomic nervous system affecting an estimated 1-3 million - and growing - Americans. It is characterized by a rapid heart rate increase (tachycardia) and symptoms like dizziness, chronic fatigue and brain fog. Tae Hwan Chung, MD, one of the world's foremost experts on POTS and neuromuscular disorders, has been appointed to lead a comprehensive, multidisciplinary POTS and autonomic disorders program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab - advancing understanding of this condition through research and comprehensive clinical treatment of this complex patient population. Dr. Chung joins Shirley Ryan AbilityLab from Johns Hopkins Medicine, where - with Pablo Celnik, MD, in 2017 - he co-founded and subsequently directed the organization's POTS Clinic. The program has grown into one of the largest in the country as Dr. Chung has developed novel clinical offerings while achieving grant-funding success researching POTS and the autonomic nervous system. In the process, he has fostered validation and awareness in support of the growing number of people who live with this condition. While 80% of patients improve with appropriate treatment, obtaining an accurate diagnosis and specialized care for POTS remains challenging. The condition wasn't formally defined until 1990 and, even today, many physicians are unfamiliar with it. At the same time, the need for awareness and treatment are growing: in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of POTS has increased with the condition affecting at least one-third of individuals with long COVID. "POTS affects all dimensions of a patient's life - at home, at work and in the community," said Dr. Chung. "The field of physical medicine and rehabilitation is uniquely positioned to serve those with POTS and related disorders given its multidisciplinary, holistic approach, and I'm eager to begin my work at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to bring answers, care and hope to even more patients." "In joining our team, Dr. Chung is filling a critical role as our only scientist explicitly studying the autonomic nervous system," said Richard L. Lieber, PhD, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, research. "His hire is not only a win for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; it's a win for the many patients who will benefit from his care and research." Dr. Chung completed medical school and a translational internship in his native South Korea. Then, he completed a surgical internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine followed by his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency - and subsequent fellowships in neuromuscular medicine and spinal cord injury medicine - at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.