Dr. Grace Dammann
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Dr. Grace Dammann is a physician recognized by the Dalai Lama for her exceptional work with AIDS patients, and she spent many years living at Green Gulch Farm. Her life changed dramatically after a head-on collision on the Golden Gate Bridge. Following 48 days in a coma, she awakened against the odds. After the initial relief of survival, the demanding and often painful work of rehabilitation and caregiving began for Grace and those supporting her. Today, she leads the Pain Clinic at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center from a wheelchair.
A film documenting Grace’s recovery and rehabilitation was produced by Helen S. Cohen and Mark Lipman, titled States of Grace.
Local media station KQED posted this article about the movie: 'States of Grace' Documents Roller-Coaster Healing Process.
See also this Sangha News article, with links to major news coverage: New Barrier on Golden Gate Bridge Fulfills Advocacy Work of Resident Grace Damman.