“See for me…the fatigue and pain I was experiencing at around mile 18 would all be over with once I reached mile 26.2. As for others that are less fortunate, than most of us, they live with pain and discomfort each and every day. So I thank God that I could run for this cause and together with your support we are making a long term difference.”

Brian (pictured at right) ran in honor of his neighbor & friend, Julie, who is living with a spinal cord injury since summer of 2003. He raised over $4000… much more than was required when he joined the team. (Our Chicago team has the lowest required minimum fundraising amount, just $500, so if you’re a little nervous about fundraising, this is the one to start with!)

We know each of YOU know someone, but the question I often come back to is -- what will you DO? That is what Team Reeve® is all about. It’s your opportunity to make the commitment, put in the work and seriously do something to make a difference for people living with paralysis. If doing the marathon yourself is not an option, then now is your opportunity to get the conversation going and ASK someone else to join us because you care deeply about the work we do. (Pictured at left: 2011 Team Reeve Achilles BOA Chicago Marathon Athlete Alberto Velasco and family.)

Chicago’s going to SELL OUT real fast this year folks…..JOIN TEAM REEVE® TODAY!

Read about some of our other Team Reeve® members here under 'Featured Stories.'

Leigh
Manager, Team Reeve®

 

           Join our community.

A group of organizations have come together in a big way to help a soldier. Sgt. Dwayne Cole was shot on a base while serving in Iraq- it paralyzed him from the chest down. Because of his condition, frequent power outages at his home have been very dangerous -- until now.Read More]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:10:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/02/02/new-clinical-guidelines-on-transverse-myelitis http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/02/02/new-clinical-guidelines-on-transverse-myelitis American Academy of Neurology has released its new evidence-based clinical guidelines for the treatment of transverse myelitis. The guidelines were drafted after an intensive review of relevant articles published between 1966 and 2009.Read More]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:34:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/02/02/come-meet-us-in-atlanta-at-abilities-expo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/02/02/come-meet-us-in-atlanta-at-abilities-expo The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will be exhibiting at the Atlanta Abilities Expo on February 17-19, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center where we would like to introduce you to all the great things that the foundation and others have to offer! In addition to us, there will be more than 100 suppliers of products and services that will increase your quality of life through new technology, great seminars on important issues and networking opportunities that will meet your specific needs. The expo is FREE and it’s the leading event for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals.Read More]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:59:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/31/new-college-course-on-assistive-technology http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/31/new-college-course-on-assistive-technology Think back to your college days. Did your university or college offer any classes on assistive technology? I know mine didn't! In it's sixth season, have a look at a course being offered at Stanford University in California.

Perspectives in Assistive Technology is aimed to "explore the broad spectrum of issues surrounding the design, development, and use of technology that benefits people with disabilities and seniors."Read More]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:17:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/31/campaign-for-disability-employment-announces-natio http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/31/campaign-for-disability-employment-announces-natio Read More]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:02:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/26/the-first-step-is-not-about-walking http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/26/the-first-step-is-not-about-walking Here is a new column from Saralee Perel:

"Where have you been?" a neighbor named Stacy said.

"Where have you been?" my neighbor, Robert, asked.

I was riding my three-wheeler bike down our road. The bike is made specifically for people like me with an SCI. "Well," I said to the dozen or so neighborhood folks who asked me the same question. "I took time off to be depressed."Read More]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:12:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/26/support-for-wheelchair-accessible-taxis-in-philly http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/26/support-for-wheelchair-accessible-taxis-in-philly This comes to us from disability advocate and friend of the Foundation, Lauren DeBruicker in regards to something that has been in the news a lot lately, accessible taxis. Read on:

Dear friends in Philadelphia’s wheelchair-using community,

In order to make taxicabs in all parts of Philadelphia more accessible to people with disabilities, the Philadelphia Parking Authority announced on Friday that it is seeking to amend local taxi regulations to require that 300 of Philadelphia’s taxis be wheelchair-accessible by the end of this year, and that 100% of Philadelphia’s taxis be accessible by 2016. Currently, there are only 2 accessible cabs in operating in Philadelphia.Read More]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:04:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/26/sci-research-study-opportunity- http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/26/sci-research-study-opportunity- The Boston University Health and Disability Research Institute is looking for individuals ages 14 to 25 who have a diagnosis of traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to participate in a questionnaire study looking at Quality of Life after a SCI. Read More]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:01:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/26/beyond-the-chair-movie-premiere http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/26/beyond-the-chair-movie-premiere We are always thankful for the kind community members who want to help us carry out our mission. This comes from producer, David Zimmerman, about a new film, Beyond the Chair. The screening of the film was a huge success! Below is a note from David:

The Premiere of an incredible Documentary happened on December 13, 2011 at the Laemmle Music Hall Theatre in Beverly Hills . That film is BEYOND THE CHAIR.Read More]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:46:00 GMT JLo http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/24/hands-on-training-in-experimental-sci-programs http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/24/hands-on-training-in-experimental-sci-programs Read More]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:44:00 GMT Gerthro http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/24/inspirational-words-of-the-day http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/24/inspirational-words-of-the-day ]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:15:00 GMT Patricia2 http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/24/nrn-patient-says-have-faith-in-yourself http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/01/24/nrn-patient-says-have-faith-in-yourself
Now part of the Reeve Foundation's NeuroRecovery Network (NRN) at Boston Medical Center, Jared continues to persevere.

Having been at the NRN since June 2010, Coppola has come a long way. "When I first started, I might have been able to stand, but wasn't able to take any steps by myself. Now I can do the six minute test, I walk 329 feet by myself with a walker in six minutes." (Pictured.)Read More]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:26:00 GMT JLo