FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Artists for Trauma

Artists for Trauma (AFT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of both civilian and military trauma survivors by pairing recovering patients with established artists from various disciplines

Website: www.artistsfortrauma.org/

Be Perfect Foundation

The Foundation was established in 2007 by Hal Hargrave Jr. just a few months after he suffered a life altering automobile accident, which left him paralyzed from the neck down. The Foundation offers scholarships for activity-based therapy to qualified recipients. Our non-profit also provides funds to those needing wheelchairs, adapting cars, as well as covering unpaid medical bills to those who cannot afford to pay their deductibles and general daily medical necessities.

Website: https://beperfectfoundation.org/

Blood Brothers Foundation

WHAT IS BLOOD BROTHERS FOUNDATION?

First and foremost, we are a hand to hold. We are friends that know from experience the pain and frustration caused by a life-altering accident, and emotional repercussions. We are advocates for our fellows who need help, but do not know where to go. Our mission statement says it all:

We aim to transform the lives of individuals living with a physical disability by restoring physical freedom, mobility and independence.

Blood Brothers Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We provide support to individuals living with physical disabilities by funding vehicle modifications. We assist with adaptive devices for vehicles such as:

• Hand controls
• Lifts
• Steering Devices
• Ramps

Website: https://www.bloodbrothersfoundation.org/

Challenged Athletes Foundation

The mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.

Website: www.challengedathletes.org

Chanda Plan Foundation

The Chanda Plan Foundation’s goals are to educate the disabled community about integrative treatments and the outcomes they can expect, change the health policy to include integrative health care options within medicaid, Improve the health (mind,body, and spirit of persons with disabilities, and improve access to integrative health care options to increase work and social activities for healthy living.

Website: www.chandaplanfoundation.org

Dream 2 Walk Foundation

The Dream2Walk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit public charity. Our mission is to help people with Spinal Cord Injuries achieve a better quality of life during the recovery from their injuries & learn to walk again.

We award therapy scholarships to people in need of financial assistance at approved recovery based therapy facilities. In November 2019 we began working with MYOLYN to provide personal home use MYOLYN FES Bikes that use functional electrical stimulation (FES) to empower you to achieve therapeutic exercise and functional outcomes, despite muscle weakness or paralysis caused by disorders like spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. FES works by using small amounts of electricity to help muscles contract and produce functional movements.

It is our hope, with your support, to ensure a better quality of life during the recovery process an attainable Dream for as many Spinal Cord Injury Patients as possible!

Website: https://dream2walk.org/

Elderly or Disabled Living

As a nonprofit 501c3 charity, Elderly or Disabled Living’s mission is to reduce costs associated with living. We specifically provide help to low income senior or disabled individuals. Our programs only include the following three "Register for Free, Formal Application, and Lifetime Membership." Elderly or Disabled Living is not a home care facility, emergency service, or home locating service. EDL also offers Financial assistance, EDL newsletters, and Resources for services. “If chosen” to receive financial assistance it includes but is not limited to the following: Dr. bills, cable, internet, health insurance, car payment, electric, rent, and mortgage. Email us today to see if we can help you.

Website: https://www.elderlyordisabledliving.com/

Falling Forward Foundation

The Issue

Many people do not receive adequate rehabilitation to fully recover from catastrophic medical events. They face a life of disability.

How We're Helping

We make grants to rehab centers that allow patients to continue their therapy, recover to their full potential, and move forward in their lives.

Proving What's Possible!

Our funds have supported over 110 people so far. More than 110 people have gone from "disability" to ABILITY! (View a few examples below.) Disability is NOT the only option. WE STAND FOR ABILITY®

Website: https://www.fallingforward.org/

Getting Back Up Foundation

Our Mission

To help those living with a spinal cord injury improve their quality of life TODAY by providing goods and services which can help make a difference in someone’s IMMEDIATE situation.

What We Do

Unfortunately, insurance often fails to provide individuals with the tools they need to truly improve their quality of life. Getting Back Up exists to help bridge that gap.

We provide qualified individuals with funding for participation in EXERCISE-BASED RECOVERY PROGRAMS and the purchase of ADAPTABLE PRODUCTS. These programs and products have been proven to greatly improve the physical and emotional well-being of the injured individual.

Why We Do It

Getting Back Up was founded in 2011 by Scott Fedor after he sustained a complete spinal cord injury in July 2009 as a result of a diving accident.

While living in a nursing home all of his physical therapy services were discontinued by his insurance. He was left to rely on the generosity of others to get the therapy services and products he needed to continue on his road to recovery. Scott founded Getting Back Up to help others get the support they need.

Website: https://www.gettingbackup.org/

High Fives Foundation

High Fives Non-Profit Foundation, based in Truckee, CA, became an official 501c.3 non-profit on January 19, 2010. Founded by Roy Tuscany, the Tahoe based organization is dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes that have suffered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community.

Website: [https://highfivesfoundation.org/][5]

Ian Burkart Foundation

Restoring lives and providing hope to individuals with spinal cord injuries

The Ian Burkhart foundation was established to help individuals with spinal cord injuries. From the initial trauma to transitioning home to continuing on with your life we are here for you. A spinal cord injury is devastating not just for the individual but the family as well. Let us help you with any questions you have about adjusting to the new normal of your life. Having a strong support system to be by your side every step of the way is the best method to ensure success in your rehabilitation.

A spinal cord injury is an extremely expensive feat even for those who are financially stable. The Ian Burkhart Foundation will help individuals seek out widely accessible funding sources and provide grants for items not usually covered by insurance however they will greatly increase independence and quality of life. Grants will be given after being determined necessary by the board.
Website: https://www.ianburkhartfoundation.org/

I Got Legs

Our mission and vision: Disability impacts all of us. Founded in 2016, I Got Legs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and lifestyle brand, dedicated to reenabling paralyzed athletes to walk again.

By raising awareness, creating programs, and writing grants, we seek to form partnerships that will unlock an improved quality of life for the 61 million people living with disability in the united states — and the millions more living abroad.

Website: https://igotlegs.org/

KORG - Choose Positivity Now

Grant Korgan is a Speaker, an Athlete, the Author of the book Two Feet Back, and it is my passion to teach people how to overcome adversity and choose positivity in their every day lives, because it’s human to fall down; the magic happens when we get back up!

Website: https://grantkorgan.com/

Live It! Love It! Foundation

They are outdoor enthusiasts, athletes and adventurers who have established a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting adaptive adventure and improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities by connecting them with sport, adventure and the outdoors.

Website: https://www.liveitloveit.org/

The Reeve Foundation

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.

Website: https://www.christopherreeve.org/

Road 2 Recovery

The Road 2 Recovery Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping professional AMA licensed professional motocross/supercross members with financial assistance if they sustain career-ending injuries as well as providing motivational, emotional, and spiritual support to these individuals and their families.

Website: https://road2recovery.com/

Sports Abilities

The premier resource for people with disabilities to find recreational, advocacy, support, and adaptive sporting activities in the nation. We have calendars for every state and 26 different activities ranging from Team Sports to Social Gatherings. We believe that having one online location for people to visit to see all that is happening will help increase program participation, promote awareness, and help improve people’s lives.

Website: https://www.sportsabilities.com/

Triumph Foundation

Triumph Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help individuals with Spinal Cord Injury triumph over their disability and to inspire them to keep moving forward with their lives by pushing themselves to get better every day.

Website: https://triumph-foundation.org/

Tyler Schrenk Foundation

The Tyler Schrenk Foundation is a Washington-based non-profit organization focused on independence and assistive technologies (AT). Founded by Todd Stablefelt in 2008, TSF addressed a serious gap by providing members of the disabled community with key resources to remain independent.
Their projects show how assistive technologies can be vital in the lives of those who are mobility impaired and otherwise: quality of life improves dramatically and people are given the opportunity to regain both their dignity and independence. Since 2013 the Tyler Schrenk Foundation has provided over $110,000 worth of assistive technologies helping over 60 people living as far as Romania regain independence using assistive technologies.

Website: https://www.thetsf.org/

Wings for Life

The ultimate goal of Wings for Life is to make spinal cord injury curable. To ensure that this vision comes true, the foundation focuses on the cutting-edge medical research, clinical studies and trials, scientific communication, and prevention.

Website: https://www.wingsforlife.com/us/

Motion Project Foundation

Mission: Motion Project inspires those with spinal cord injuries to rise above their challenges by promoting physical independence; and providing emotional support and spiritual healing to foster hope for a successful and fulfilling life.
Vision: A place for people to come to recover after a life-changing spinal cord injury. We never stop moving forward to bring the best outcomes for individuals as they progress through their journey toward recovery; providing state-of-the-art equipment, exceptionally trained therapists, research, care navigation, advocacy and support.

Website: https://www.motionprojectny.org/

America's Fund

America’s Fund is a program created to direct urgently needed resources and financial support to injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. This is a program of the Semper Fi Fund, an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy and a 4-star (highest possible) rating from Charity Navigator. Since its inception in 2004, the Semper Fi Fund has provided more than $76 million in support.

Phone: (202) 412-0611
Address: 4393 Kevin Walker Drive, PMB 159, Dumfrees, Virginia 22025
Website: americasfund.org

CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION

It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.

Phone: (858) 866-0959
Address: 9591 Waples Street, San Diego, California 92121
Website: www.challengedathletes.org

THE HONOR GROUP

The Honor Group, has built an alliance with the philanthropic community, faith-based organizations, and school districts. Our vision encompasses all branches of the military. Our values are rooted in the tradition of generosity, loyalty, and honor.

Make no mistake, we are a group of individuals and like-minded people who leave a legacy of hope every place we go. We provide practical help for those re-entering civilian life.

Phone: (916) 532-3514
Address: 3555 Taylor Road, Suite C, Loomis, California 95650
Website: thehonorgroup.org

HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION

The High Fives Foundation is dedicated to raising money and awareness for athletes that have suffered a life altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community.

Phone: (530) 562-4270
Address: PO Box 3212, Truckee, California 96160
Website: www.highfivesfoundation.org

IM ABLE FOUNDATION

IM ABLE Grants are awarded to disabled individuals and supporting organizations and provide hand-cycles, adaptive skis and instructional training programs for those in need. Our purpose is to unleash the potential in physically challenged children and adults to be more active, enjoy the benefits of physical fitness, and spend more time in the great outdoors.

Phone: (877) 595-3505
Address: 220 Park Road North, Building 7, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610
Website: www.getupandmove.org

THE INDEPENDENCE FUND

The Independence Fund’s Mission is to provide the tools, therapies, and guidance that those veterans severely injured in the Line of Duty are otherwise not receiving. The Independence Fund is an entirely 100%, All Volunteer Non-Profit whose Board of Directors is comprised entirely of Combat Veterans.

Phone: (562) 447-4235
Address: 290 Callaway Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32505
Website: www.independencefund.org

KELLY BRUSH FOUNDATION

The Kelly Brush Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to: advocating for improving ski racing safety, supporting research to treat and cure paralysis due to traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), improving the quality of life for individuals living with SCI by purchasing adaptive athletic equipment for those with financial limitations, and supporting the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team.

Phone: (802) 846-5298
Address: 7 Aspen Drive, South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Website: www.KellyBrushFoundation.org

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INJURED & DISABLED WORKERS

NAIDW is a nationally recognized 501 (c) (3) public charity whose purpose is to provide unlimited resources, support, guidance and short-term financial assistance to injured & disabled workers and their families as a result of injury, illness, pain or disability.

Phone: (888) 788-NAIDW
Address: PO Box 66, Fox Lake, Illinois 60020
Website: www.naidw.org

SCORE

SCORE aims to assist young people who have been injured while participating in sporting events or athletic recreation. SCORE endeavors to improve the quality of life for people with a spinal cord injury, assisting with the substantial out-of-pocket costs associated with obtaining the best medical care, home amenities and transportation. The end goal is to facilitate rehabilitation and independent living.

Phone: (323) 655-8298
Website: www.scorefund.org

SEMPER FI FUND

The Semper Fi Fund (SFF) provides relief for financial needs that arise during hospitalization and recovery as well as assistance for those with perpetuating needs. Our program provides support in a variety of ways including Service Member and Family Support, Specialized & Adaptive Equipment, Adaptive Housing, Adaptive Transportation, Education and Career Transition Assistance, PTS and TBI Support, Team Semper Fi, and America’s Fund:

Phone: 202-772-1081
Address: 825 College Blvd, Suite 102-PMB 609, Oceanside, California 92057
Website: semperfifund.org

SWIM WITH MIKE

The USC Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund. The goal is to help pave the way for individuals to overcome their tragedies and strive for a brighter future. Founded and hosted at the University of Southern California since 1981.

Phone: 213-740-4155
Address: 3501 Watt Way, Heritage Hall MC 203A, Los Angeles, California 90089
Website: www.swimwithmike.org

TEAM POSSABILITIES

The purpose of a PossAbilities grant or scholarship is to provide support for our members to improve the quality of life, assist in the reintegration of those with disabilities into the community and society, and to meet the specific needs of our members.

Phone: 909-558-6384
Address: 25455 Barton Road, Suite 109A, Loma Linda, California 92354
Website: www.TeamPossabilities.org

TRIUMPH FOUNDATION

Triumph Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help individuals with Spinal Cord Injury triumph over their disability and to inspire them to keep moving forward with their lives by pushing themselves toget better every day.

Triumph Foundation works to minimize the obstacles that one faces after suffering Spinal Cord Injury. We specialize in galvanizing and restoring lives after Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

Phone: (661) 803-3700
Address: 17186 Hickory Ridge Court, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
Website: www.triumph-foundation.org

VARIETY—THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY

Variety – The Children’s Charity of the United States is an association of 22 chapters throughout the country that empower local kids who are disabled and disadvantaged to live, laugh and learn. With the help of dedicated volunteers and generous individual and corporate supporters, Variety – The Children’s Charity is able to expand the horizons of deserving children.

Phone: (323) 954-0820
Address: 4601 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 260, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Website: www.usvariety.org