NEWS
March 26, 2010
GET SOME SERIOUS TRACK TIME AT THE INAUGURAL HONDA GRAND PRIX OF ST PETERSBURG 5K
Friday, March 26, 2010 - Experience a Victory Lap on the Same Track Where IndyCar Drivers Burn Rubber!
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation teams up with The Challenged Athletes Foundation of Florida and the Shoot For A Cure campaign in a race for recovery at the inaugural Honda Grand Prix of St.
January 5, 2010
LAST CALL: AAPD SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE THIS FRIDAY
Deadline This Friday, January 8, 2010
American Association of People with Disabilities is searching for college students with disabilities to apply for the
December 13, 2009
RESEARCH GRANT AWARDED FOR STUDY ON AXON REGENERATION
SSPF/ASIA Grant Given to Mousumi Ghosh, PhD
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation in partnership with the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Sell Research Fund presented the first inaugural “
NEWS
¦ February 13, 2009
2009 GALA TO CELEBRATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SAM SCHMIDT PARALYSIS FOUNDATION
Note: Gala date changed to Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The 10th Annual Racing to Recovery Gala hosted by the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation will be held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Indiana on Wednesday May 13, 2009. (Note date change from previous posting.)
The annual gala celebrates the achievements of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances to help those who have been afflicted with chronic and acute paralysis, as well as other neurological disorders such as ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The gala is the largest annual event the Foundation holds. With 2009 marking its 10th year, the upcoming Gala is expected to be very special.
Besides food, fun and socializing, annual SSPF Racing to Recovery Gala includes awards and a silent auction to benefit research. Last year Mario Andretti received the 2008 Legendary Driver Award. With accomplishments not only in an Indy Car, but also in stock cars, midgets, Formula 1 and Prototypes, are simply phenomenal, the name “Mario Andretti” defines “legend” in motor sports.
The Hulman-George Family were also honored at last year’s gala, presented with the “Partner for a Cure Award” for their passionate dedication to the foundation. The Hulman-George Family has worked tirelessly to support Sam Schmidt since his accident in 2000. They have also provided countless resources and encouragement to the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. The Hulman George family, along with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series, has supported the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation by helping fund research, grants and the “Day at the Races” program. The SSPF is truly grateful to them for their belief in the Foundation’s mission.
The Sam Schmidt Foundation helps individuals overcome spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances. This research benefits stroke victims and people diagnosed with ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. SSPF funds its national Day at the Races program and quality of life grants to organizations throughout the country benefiting people with paralysis and other life challenges. It also provides college scholarships for people with spinal cord injuries/paralysis. The Foundation works tirelessly in its advocacy efforts both locally and nationally on behalf of the disabled.
More information on the 2009 Racing to Recovery Gala to follow.