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Guobadia Reflects On Globe-Spanning Physical Therapy Volunteerism
October 27, 2016 | Men's Lacrosse
Men’s lacrosse alumnus discusses involvement in civic projects
AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Athletics Department caught up with men's lacrosse alumnus Efosa Guobadia and discussed his involvement in the Physical Therapy Day of Service, among other civic activities Guobadia has undertaken, including an eight-month, globe-spanning mission.
1: How did you become involved with the Physical Therapy Day of Service?
Efosa Guobadia: I was a co-founding member of the initiative. More information on the Physical Therapy Day of Service and how to become involved in it is available on the Physical Therapy Day of Service website.
2: How can others become involved in the Physical Therapy Day of Service?
EG: More information on the cause and our efforts can be found online through the Global PT Day of Service blog.
3: In addition to your involvement in PTDOS, how else have you immersed yourself into?
EG: Recently I've co-founded a non-profit, called Move Together and the mission is to increase access to quality rehabilitation medicine around the corner and around the world. Our efforts will include educating local clinicians in underserved areas as well as developing new and enhancing existing clinics in places of needed.
I've had the honored chance to participate in different Global Health projects over the last five years all over the world and have seen the punctuating need of those who are limited in their movement and function, yet don't have the means or access points to do anything about that. Move Together hopes to be a positive contributing force in improving that.
4: Your involvement in this year's PTDOS and founding Move Together comes on the heels of an eight-month service trip. What was that experience like and what did you take from it back to the U.S.?
EG: The purpose of the trip was to create a mosaic and montage, and an enhanced perspective of Global Health, rehab medicine and the beauties of the different cultures around the world. During the trip, I learned of the power of hospitality through, over and over again, so many people being more kind to me and welcoming of me in their home and community.
I learned that love is exponential and then when you can help one person in a small well, that ripples beyond that touch point to affect their family and beyond. There are many other exciting experiences on-hand and incisive lessons learned. I hope to one day come up to campus to share it with some of the students.
5: Anything else you'd like to add about your experiences?
EG: Wake up each morning and do as Ben Franklin used to do and ask yourself: What good shall I do this day?
Guobadi can be followed on Twitter (@EfosaGuobadia) while fans can keep up with the Minutemen through @UMassMLacrosse.
Guobadia, who earned a degree in kinesiology as he competed for the Minutemen from 2004-07, promoted health and wellness and built international relationships during his eight-month trip through Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Additionally, he co-founded a non-profit organization called Move Together and took part in the second annual Physical Therapy Day of Service.
1: How did you become involved with the Physical Therapy Day of Service?
Efosa Guobadia: I was a co-founding member of the initiative. More information on the Physical Therapy Day of Service and how to become involved in it is available on the Physical Therapy Day of Service website.
2: How can others become involved in the Physical Therapy Day of Service?
EG: More information on the cause and our efforts can be found online through the Global PT Day of Service blog.
3: In addition to your involvement in PTDOS, how else have you immersed yourself into?
EG: Recently I've co-founded a non-profit, called Move Together and the mission is to increase access to quality rehabilitation medicine around the corner and around the world. Our efforts will include educating local clinicians in underserved areas as well as developing new and enhancing existing clinics in places of needed.
I've had the honored chance to participate in different Global Health projects over the last five years all over the world and have seen the punctuating need of those who are limited in their movement and function, yet don't have the means or access points to do anything about that. Move Together hopes to be a positive contributing force in improving that.
4: Your involvement in this year's PTDOS and founding Move Together comes on the heels of an eight-month service trip. What was that experience like and what did you take from it back to the U.S.?
EG: The purpose of the trip was to create a mosaic and montage, and an enhanced perspective of Global Health, rehab medicine and the beauties of the different cultures around the world. During the trip, I learned of the power of hospitality through, over and over again, so many people being more kind to me and welcoming of me in their home and community.
I learned that love is exponential and then when you can help one person in a small well, that ripples beyond that touch point to affect their family and beyond. There are many other exciting experiences on-hand and incisive lessons learned. I hope to one day come up to campus to share it with some of the students.
5: Anything else you'd like to add about your experiences?
EG: Wake up each morning and do as Ben Franklin used to do and ask yourself: What good shall I do this day?
Guobadi can be followed on Twitter (@EfosaGuobadia) while fans can keep up with the Minutemen through @UMassMLacrosse.
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