Still from FOX 32's report on friendship between two patients at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

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OT Emily Sanders Featured in FOX 32 Story on Special Friendship Between Patients

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FOX 32 Chicago recently profiled Sam Matthews and Hunter Valles — two men in their 20s who forged a close friendship at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as they recovered from burn injuries.

The story features Emily Sanders, senior occupational therapist, 20th Floor, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, who treated Sam and Hunter.

"To be able to go through the rehabilitation process with someone who just gets it and really understands it from a personal level, I think is invaluable," she said.

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