Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Victories of Spirit Celebration
A benefit evening for Sharp Rehabilitation Services.
The 30th anniversary of Victories of Spirit will be held in 2021. The event celebrates the power of rehabilitation and the potential of the human spirit. The evening honors all of our past recipients and community organizations for their inspirational achievements and contributions to others. Proceeds from the evening support rehabilitation patients, programs and services.
Victories of Spirit benefits Sharp Rehabilitation Services and its programs, including patient and family education and training, peer support and mentoring, Day on the Bay, Women on Wheels Support Group and adapted sports including wheelchair lacrosse, wheelchair tennis and the San Diego Sharp Wheelchair Rugby Team.
Learn more.
To learn more, read about our past Eagle Spirit Award recipients below, or call 858-939-4668.
To support Sharp Rehabilitation Services, please donate now.
Eagle Spirit Award Recipients
On April 26, 2019, four individuals received the Eagle Spirit Award at the 2019 Victories of Spirit Celebration. The award symbolizes the Eagle Spirit, a Navajo sign of the most potent healing power — one that elicits images of soaring, conquering and excelling. Victories of Spirit is a night that celebrates such triumphs and those who make them possible.
Grant Affleck
By age 44, Grant had severe degenerative arthritis. Although faced with multiple surgeries and chronic pain, he was committed to achieving his fullest potential. Grant learned alternative ways to manage his pain through the Sharp Rehabilitation Pain Program. He now volunteers at Sharp HospiceCare as a compassionate listener to patients, and demonstrates kindness and gratitude every day.
Lupe Brents
Lupe suffered a devastating stroke in 2016. During her time at Sharp Grossmont Rehabilitation Center, she worked hard to regain her mobility and speech — and never lost sight of her goal to be independent. Lupe found renewed purpose in life through peer mentoring and sharing her story with others. Her positive spirit motivates everyone she meets.
Professor Asoka Mendis
In 2011, Asoka was diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Through medical treatment and the Sharp Cardiac Rehab Program, he improved his ability to exercise and stabilized the progression of his disease. He now advocates on behalf of the Cardiac Rehab Program and provides scholarships for cardiac patients. Asoka credits the program with stabilizing his heart disease so he can continue to enjoy travel, adventure and learning.
Antony Neri
Antony sustained a spinal cord injury in 2010. At Sharp Allison deRose Rehabilitation Center, he demonstrated his ability to overcome adversity and conquer challenges. Today, Antony continues to share his positive outlook on life with others. He works as a lead facilitator with Project A.W.A.R.E., where he teaches life skills to at-risk youth, working with dozens of students each week.
Explore our rehab patient stories.
Sharp patient and volunteer gives back (video)
Grant Affleck uses his mind and heart to help others in need.
A stroke can’t stop this Paralympic athlete from fulfilling his ‘need for speed.’
We'll help find the doctor who's right for you.
View doctors specializing in physical medicine/rehab in San Diego.