Spencer Freeman

8 years ago today, I began an unexpected journey from SICK to RECOVERING. I ain’t done. Today, I reflect on my struggle from the #ICU, to my new life. Grateful for this milestone & praying other EtOH’s also find Doctors & Nurses who don’t give up on them!🥰 #Walk4PICS #MedX #LOVE

Day 25 – 3.5 for 31 Recovery isn’t a destination. It’s a daily decision. I don’t “arrive.” I just try — one day at a time. Some days feel strong. Some don’t. But showing up is the win. 🚶 3.5 miles for ICU delirium 🌐 walk4pics.com 🙏 Support: tinyurl.com/ypw6akwr…

Ben Askren “died” 4 times. Lost 50 lbs. 59 days in ICU. He made it out—but he’s not done fighting. As a survivor, I believe he’s facing PICS—memory loss, trauma, & recovery. We’re here to help. 3.5 miles today for Ben. For all survivors. Join us: walk4pics.com Donate:…

Hot off the press in @ICU_Management! Integrating #MusicTherapy into the adult #ICU & #PedsICU through the lens of the #A2FBundle! healthmanagement.org/c/icu/issueart… #openaccess #FOAM #ICURehab

Spencer, you’re doing good every day! And I appreciate you your courage. You’re doing fantastic work. ❤️#PICS WALK4PICS.com Please join us in raising awareness for this often debilitating syndrome millions of new #ICUSurvivors experience each year.

Thank you @SGFesquire for your truly kind words. I now have two brothers in the ATL area. It's truly an honor to work with you on PICS advocacy, but also just to know you as a human being. People across the world are learning about PICS because of your efforts. Keep it going!

Day 24 – 3.5 for 31 Today I honor Prof. Brian Peach of UCF—nurse, researcher, educator, and friend. He teaches future nurses how to lead with science and soul—and he’s walks beside us through recovery and advocacy. Support: tinyurl.com/ypw6akwr Join: walk4pics.com…

I'm so proud of @SGFesquire who is faithfully "walking for PICS" day in AND day out, honoring the struggles of so many ICU patients and survivors. Join us in #Nashville or at one of a dozen or two cities and be part of a movement and #walk4pics.

Pubs mentioning postintensive care syndrome= nearly 200/year now. Spread the word! PICS is "new or worsening problems in physical, cognitive, or mental health status arising after a critical illness and persisting beyond acute care hospitalization" (Needham et al., 2012, p.505)

I sincerely ask my followers to like and share this post. Spencer has FAITHFULLY walked 23 of 30 days in support of PICS!!! TY Friends!!! God Bless!

Day 23 and still going strong! 💪 One of our amazing patient partners is walking every day this month to raise awareness for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (#PICS). Let’s cheer them on as they keep shining a light on recovery after critical illness. #Walk4PICS @Walk4Pics @WesElyMD…

Day 23 – 3.5 miles for the avg 3.5 days of ICU delirium. Today I thank my family & friends — recovery takes a village. I’m also posting flyers on why we walk, what PICS is, & how to help. 🚶‍♂️ Join us: walk4pics.com 🎗 Donate: tinyurl.com/ypw6akwr #Walk4PICS…

Day 22 – 3.5 for 31 My PICS shows up like PTSD—nightmares, flashbacks, emotional floods. It’s not just in my head. It is my head—trying to make sense of survival. This week’s #Walk4PICS newsletter focuses on #ARDS, a life-threatening ICU condition that often leads to PICS. I…

Barbara, thank you for your courage, advocacy and leadership. You have been a Blessing to many and continue to be as you lead the new #LongCovid support group.

The CIBS center helped with learning I wasn’t the only one with long COVID introduced me to COVID survivor group where we met once a week with @DrJimJackson . Here I learned Was not alone. @SGFesquire @DrJimJackson @CIBScenter @ZieglerFrank @pamelarbishop @LongCFoundation

Day 21 – 3.5 for 31 I walked today for @CIBScenter - The Critical Illness and Brain Study Center. They gave survivors like me language, hope, and healing. They changed my life. Support their mission: tinyurl.com/ypw6akwr Join us: walk4pics.com #PICS #ICUdelirium…

Day 20 – 3.5 for 31 – Walk4PICS Awareness Took the dog, hit the woods, and remembered: Do what you can. That’s all you can. Some days, that’s more than enough. 🚶‍♂️ 3.5 miles for the average days someone suffers ICU delirium 🐾 Walked with my best four-legged friend 🎗 Join us:…

If you're in the Nashville area, join the FREE Walk4PICS event in Mount Juliet at Charlie Daniels Park, Sept. 27th, 1000. Support ICU survivors & spread awareness of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). Bring your friends, family & dogs! #walk4pics Walk4PICS - Nashville, TN