Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation

New Online Course Equips Personal Care Assistants with Essential Knowledge for Supporting Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new interactive, online course, "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants," was designed to enhance the training of personal care assistants (PCAs) for individuals with spinal cord injury. The course was unveiled today at the Paralyzed Veterans of America Healthcare (PVA) Summit + Expo at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel in Orlando, FL. The presentation was given by Jeanne Zanca, MPT, PhD, FACRM, assistant director of the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation and chair of the Foundation's Institutional Review Board.

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  • Launch of "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants," is an important step toward ensuring quality personal care assistance services for individuals with spinal cord injury
    EAST HANOVER, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new interactive, online course, " Understanding Spinal Cord Injury : A Course for Personal Care Assistants," was designed to enhance the training of personal care assistants (PCAs) for individuals with spinal cord injury.
  • Elevate training for personal care assistants with free, interactive online course: Understanding Spinal Cord Injury
    The course, the first specifically designed to introduce personal care assistants to spinal cord injury, is available at no cost at https://www.kflearn.org , the Foundation's site for educational and training resources for consumers and professionals.
  • Recognizing its focus on client-centered care for spinal cord injury, the North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium (NASCIC) has endorsed the new course.
  • "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Assistants," is a significant step towards ensuring the quality of personal care assistance services provided to individuals living with spinal cord injury," Dr. Zanca emphasized.

NWN Carousel Supports Spinal Cord Injury Recovery As 33 Foundation Hosts Annual Fundraiser

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

The foundation was started by NWN Carousel Chief Financial Officer, Matt Curran, to support those living with and recovering from spinal cord injuries.

Key Points: 
  • The foundation was started by NWN Carousel Chief Financial Officer, Matt Curran, to support those living with and recovering from spinal cord injuries.
  • The 33 Foundations mission is very personal to our team given Matts own history within the spinal cord recovery community, said Jim Sullivan, CEO NWN Carousel.
  • After his injury, he founded the 33 Foundation as a community of beneficiaries and donors that are passionate about helping those living with and recovering from spinal cord injuries.
  • The annual golf tournament raises funds for a specific person living with a spinal cord injury.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Secures Five-Year Grant for National Paralysis Resource Center

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Monday, July 26, 2021

SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation , a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people and families living with paralysis, has announcedtoday that the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded a five-year grant to continue its support of the National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC).

Key Points: 
  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation , a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people and families living with paralysis, has announcedtoday that the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded a five-year grant to continue its support of the National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC).
  • This cycle included the ability to apply for a five-year grant, which supports the operation of a National Paralysis Resource Center through June 2026.
  • Co-founded by Dana Reeve, the National Paralysis Resource Center was created for the millions of people like herself seeking information and needed a centralized place to seek practical and emotional support in their day-to-day lives.
  • The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.

International Spinal Cord Injury Foundations Unite to Advance the Delivery of Spinal Cord Therapies, with a Focus on Combinatorial Treatment Strategies

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Monday, February 15, 2021

For 40 years, ISRT and the Reeve Foundation have shared a commitment to bringing therapeutics that restore function and independence to the spinal cord injury (SCI) community.

Key Points: 
  • For 40 years, ISRT and the Reeve Foundation have shared a commitment to bringing therapeutics that restore function and independence to the spinal cord injury (SCI) community.
  • The new Chief Executive of ISRT, Harvey Sihota , commented, "We have seen major advances in our understanding of spinal cord biology, including improvements in diagnostics, acute treatment and rehabilitation.
  • At the core of this alliance is a collaborative blueprint to accelerate the development and delivery of meaningful therapeutics.
  • ISRT envisions a world without the consequences of paralysis by developing and delivering treatments to restore function to people living with spinal cord injury.

International Spinal Cord Injury Foundations Unite to Advance the Delivery of Spinal Cord Therapies, with a Focus on Combinatorial Treatment Strategies

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 15, 2021

For 40 years, ISRT and the Reeve Foundation have shared a commitment to bringing therapeutics that restore function and independence to the spinal cord injury (SCI) community.

Key Points: 
  • For 40 years, ISRT and the Reeve Foundation have shared a commitment to bringing therapeutics that restore function and independence to the spinal cord injury (SCI) community.
  • The new Chief Executive of ISRT, Harvey Sihota , commented, "We have seen major advances in our understanding of spinal cord biology, including improvements in diagnostics, acute treatment and rehabilitation.
  • At the core of this alliance is a collaborative blueprint to accelerate the development and delivery of meaningful therapeutics.
  • ISRT envisions a world without the consequences of paralysis by developing and delivering treatments to restore function to people living with spinal cord injury.

COVID NEWS: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Donates Nearly $10M in Crisis Funding to Spinal Cord Injury Communities and Critical Research

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

"That requires providing immediate, emergency funding to meet their needs during the pandemic, while maintaining our long-term investments in the future."

Key Points: 
  • "That requires providing immediate, emergency funding to meet their needs during the pandemic, while maintaining our long-term investments in the future."
  • The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation is the largest private funder of spinal cord injury research, rehabilitation, clinical training, and programmatic support in the United States and Canada, and draws ongoing inspiration from its founder.
  • The Foundation partners with scientific, charitable and educational organizations conducting spinal cord injury research, training in spinal cord medicine, and supports grassroots organizations providing services to assist individuals affected by spinal cord injury.
  • The Foundation is dedicated to a future where individuals with spinal cord injuries live full and productive lives as active participants in their communities.

Brooks Rehabilitation Awarded Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 'Quality of Life' Grant

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Rehabilitation , announces its selection as a recipient of Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center Expanded Effect Quality of Life Grants which supports non-profit organizations that empower individuals living with paralysis.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks Rehabilitation , announces its selection as a recipient of Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center Expanded Effect Quality of Life Grants which supports non-profit organizations that empower individuals living with paralysis.
  • The program embraces Christopher and Dana Reeve's vision and legacy to advance the quality of life of those living with paralysis."
  • About the Reeve Foundation:The Christopher & Dana 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.
  • About Brooks Rehabilitation: Brooks Rehabilitation , headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., is a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services.

Kessler Foundation Hosts Conference on Sexuality and Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

A one-day conference for people with spinal cord injury and their loved ones was followed by a half-day workshop for spinal cord injury professionals.

Key Points: 
  • A one-day conference for people with spinal cord injury and their loved ones was followed by a half-day workshop for spinal cord injury professionals.
  • Jeanne Zanca , PhD, MPT, senior research scientist at the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation , chaired the event, which was hosted by the federally funded Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, a collaborative project of Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ, and University Hospital in Newark, NJ.
  • "Education plays a vital role in helping people with spinal cord injury nurture existing relationships and cultivate new ones," she added.
  • Panelists shared their own experiences with adapting to relationships after spinal cord injury in a discussion moderated by Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, director of the Center for Spinal Cord Research at Kessler Foundation, " Dating and Long-term Relationships after Spinal Cord Injury ."

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

SHORT HILLS, N.J., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has awarded 32 Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants, totaling $523,879.

Key Points: 
  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has awarded 32 Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants, totaling $523,879.
  • The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that empower individuals living with paralysis.
  • "We are thrilled to award Quality of Life grants to organizations directly serving people living with paralysis to enhance their independence and engagement in their communities," said Maggie Goldberg, Vice President of Policy and Programs, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
  • The Christopher & Dana 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.

BioArctic Receives European Patent Protection for a Medical Device for Treatment of Patients with Complete Spinal Cord Injury

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

SC0806 is a novel product under development for the treatment for patients with Complete Spinal Cord Injury.

Key Points: 
  • SC0806 is a novel product under development for the treatment for patients with Complete Spinal Cord Injury.
  • The product candidate is a combination of a biodegradable medical device and a drug substance (FGF1) designed to support nerve regeneration across the injured area in the spinal cord.
  • The inclusion of patients with complete spinal cord injury in the first panel of BioArctic's ongoing study was completed in April 2018.
  • A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) occurs when trauma or disease damages the spinal cord and results in partial or complete paralysis.