Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

12/24/2025

Our Mary Free Bed teams brought the holiday spirit!🎄🎁

It’s time for the Mary-est Moment! From cozy sweaters to festive flair, our team members showed up in style to spread cheer.✨

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season filled with hope, healing and freedom!💚❤️

12/23/2025

🎁 A special delivery straight from the heart! 🎄

Every December, we’re honored to receive a visit from former Mary Free Bed Kids patient, Brooklyn Zylstra. Now a junior at East Kentwood High School-KPS, she goes above and beyond to brighten the holidays for kids at Mary Free Bed.

Through her annual fundraiser, Project Give, Brooklyn raises money to support our pediatric patients – then she transforms dollars into hand-selected Wish List gifts and items our kids need most during the holiday season.

Because of her generosity, our inpatient kids have more opportunities for play, creativity and progress as part of their rehabilitation. ✨ Thank you, Brooklyn. You truly embody the spirit of the season and remind us that the greatest gifts are kindness and giving.

Feeling inspired by Brooklyn? You can help make the holidays merry and bright for kids by shopping from our Amazon Wish List. Every item goes directly to helping kids thrive during therapy and beyond: https://a.co/b8v1img 🎄💙

12/23/2025

🎶 Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! 🏀

The Grand Valley State University Men’s Basketball Team stopped by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to spread some holiday cheer - and it’s safe to say they scored big with our patients and staff!🙌

From festive carols to full-court smiles, these athletes proved they’ve got game on and off the court. 💚

A very Mary thanks to the GVSU Men’s Basketball team for delivering some holiday spirit!🎄 🎁

12/22/2025

Five years after a life-changing illness and complex surgery, Brad Mathis shares his incredible journey of recovery at Mary Free Bed. From being dependent on a ventilator to regaining his independence, Brad reflects on the care, hope, and determination that helped him rebuild his life. Join us as he reunites with his rehabilitation team who supported him every step of the way.

12/22/2025

🩰✨ A pointe-perfect start to the holiday season! ✨🩰

Last month, the West Michigan Youth Ballet danced into Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, sharing scenes from The Nutcracker with our patients, families, and staff. 💚 ❤️

From graceful performances to special visits in the Mary Free Bed Kids Inpatient unit, they truly brought the magic of the season to life.✨

With nutcrackers in hand and holiday cheer in every step, these talented dancers delivered smiles, wonder and an unforgettable performance!

A heartfelt thank you to the West Michigan Youth Ballet for sharing their talent - and to the Mary Free Bed Guild for helping make moments like these possible. 💖🎄

12/19/2025

Earlier this month, we tipped off basketball season with the annual Mary Free Bed Invitational presented by CareLinc Medical Equipment & Supply - and it did not disappoint! 🏀🔥

Nine teams from across the Midwest and Texas brought the heat to the courts at the Mary Free Bed YMCA, delivering fast breaks, fierce competition and nonstop energy all weekend long. From determined athletes to fans who showed up big, the atmosphere was nothing but full-court excitement.📣🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to cheer, support and bring the noise. We’re fired up for the season ahead and can’t wait to root for our Pacers all year long!💚🧡

Missed the action? No worries - catch every bucket on YouTube . 🎥🏀

12/18/2025

Join us for a special conversation about the future of the Mary Free Bed Guild. Hear from new executive director Amy Stuursma and vice president Mira Jourdan, as they share the Guild’s vision, its impact on patients and staff and how you can get involved in our exciting future.

12/17/2025

Happy Holidays from your Mary Free Bed Kids docs! 🎄❤️
With care, warmth and a little festive flair.💚❤️

12/17/2025

What started as a normal school field trip quickly turned into something else for 8-year-old Amelia.

12/16/2025

So much love for Once Upon A Room Grand Rapids 🫶

One organization is bringing holiday spirit to hospital patients away from home.

12/15/2025

Last holiday season, Mason Madden was just beginning his spinal cord injury recovery journey with the Mary Free Bed Kids Inpatient Rehabilitation Program in Grand Rapids after surgery at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.

With support from his teams at Mary Free Bed and beyond, Mason rebuilt everyday skills and never let go of his biggest goal: getting back on the ice and playing his favorite sport. With a little help from his Mary Free Bed recreational therapists, he discovered a whole new power play: sled hockey. 🏒

One year later, as another hockey season gets underway, Mason is back on the ice with more goals, gains and grit than ever. Today, he’s skating strong with the Grand Rapids Junior Sled Wings! ❤️ 🖤

Hockey has always been a team sport. Mason’s recovery is no different. His story reminds us that one of life’s greatest gifts is a community that rallies around us. Happy holidays, Mason. Sticks up, bar down - this is what a winning season really looks like.🏆

12/15/2025

🔗: bit.ly/44D0nHU

Kaden Stevenson contracted the life-changing case of the flu in December 2022. Within days, the 7-year-old boy developed toxic shock syndrome.

📷️: GoFundMe