--- title: "Alex Bobowski’s Comeback Run | Sutter Health" description: "Alex Bobowski made a remarkable comeback from a severe spinal cord injury to run 17 miles from Davis to Sacramento." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/alex-bobowskis-comeback-run-2028978020" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Patient Stories](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories) / 3. Alex Bobowski’s Comeback Run # Alex Bobowski’s Comeback Run Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento * * * 2025 Contributors: [Shaan Ludder](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shaan-ludder-1046248825), [Simrit Sodhi](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-simrit-k-sodhi-1046247681), [Jacqueline Tran](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jacqueline-v-tran-1046246115) ## Support for a Stronger Spine From chronic pain to nerve and disc injuries, our back and spine teams help you heal and move forward with confidence. 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