My mom became a quadriplegic after a fall in 2002. The first place I contacted for information was the CRPF, having known about them from his book Still Me. The people I talked to and corresponded with by email were incredibly informative, supportive and encouraging. Life with a spinal cord injury isn't easy by any means, but the CRPF has put together an amazing support system with online information, peer mentors, telephone support, a free guide for newly injured people, webinars, live chats, online forums, a lending library, resources, links and referrals. Whenever I hear of someone being injured this is the first place I direct send them for information and support.
The Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.
Great place to volunteer and also a wonderful cause to fiscally support.
Their purpose resonates with my passion to support those who are physically disabled, much like my late father who spent ten plus years in a wheelchair before passing away.
Being part of this organization keeps my father's memory alive!!
TEAM REEVE!!!
I applied for a grant from this foundation for the nonprofit that I run. Their grant application process was easy to understand, and the questions they asked were both clear and thorough. I have not actually worked with them yet (or heard back about the grant), but based on this interaction and the research I did in preparing for our grant, I can tell that they are committed to helping individuals and developing a cure for paralysis. Just as important, they are also committed to supporting organizations that have expertise in their field and can have impact at the grassroots level.
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