Ron Gold

Building Homes & Rebuilding Lives

As Americans gather at home to start the winter holiday season this Thanksgiving, we’d like to share the story of an organization that builds homes for disabled veterans so they, too, can more easily gather at home with friends and family.

Walk This Month to Advance Alzheimer's Care and Research

With Alzheimer's disease currently affecting more than 6.5 million Americans, each fall the Alzheimer's Association seeks to raise awareness and fund a cure with the international Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Standing with Ukraine and our Eastern European Caregivers

We find ourselves glued to the events in Ukraine – and with hundreds of European caregivers on the LeanOnWe network, we know we’re not alone.

A "Pawsome" Idea for Giving Tuesday

When we think about making an impact during today’s nationwide Giving Tuesday, we typically consider how each one of us can give of our time, our money, or both. But it’s not just humans who can give.

Ten Years of "Why Me?" v. "Why Not Me?"


Gratitude is one of those terms that gets tossed around a lot these days, particularly on this holiday.

From Underneath My Boat to the Top of the Charles

Ron Gold Head of the Charles

It was five years ago when I wrote my first post-injury blog about my fledgling athletic pursuits -- “Showering is My New Water Sport.“

Walking to End Alzheimer's

Each September, people come together from around the world for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, which raises awareness about and aims to challenge the stigma that persists around dementia.

The Paceline, the Pack, and Now a New Peloton

Peloton, the definition: “A pack of bicyclists saving energy by riding close to other riders. The reduction in drag is dramatic.

Giving Thanks, Giving Shelter to Homeless Veterans

At a time when so much is uncertain, LeanOnWe continues to make certain to fulfill its annual pledge to give heartfelt thanks and support to those in need this holiday season.

A Father Who Bridged the Gap

On April 1, I decided I wanted to learn to play bridge. No fooling. The urge just came to me. It’s surprising that I never wanted to play before, since my dad was a champion collegiate bridge player. 

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