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

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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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).

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  • 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.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces New Grant Cycle

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Friday, September 4, 2020
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announces grant funding opportunities through its 2nd Cycle 2020 Direct Effect Quality of Life (Tier 1) and High Impact Priority Quality of Life (Tiers 2-4) grants initiatives.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announces grant funding opportunities through its 2nd Cycle 2020 Direct Effect Quality of Life (Tier 1) and High Impact Priority Quality of Life (Tiers 2-4) grants initiatives.
  • Organizations can view updated Application and Program Guidelines , which include new Eligibility Criteria and an overview of the QOL grant program , and the QOL grant application process can be found on the Reeve Foundation website.
  • For a full application timeline and more information about how to apply, go to the Reeve Foundation blog page.
  • The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants for 2020

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Monday, June 29, 2020
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it is funding fifty-two Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants , totaling $918,046.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it is funding fifty-two Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants , totaling $918,046.
  • The Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center has several grant programs under the Quality of Life program.
  • "The Reeve Foundation is honored to welcome these 52 organizations into our ever-growing cohort of grantees," said Mark Bogosian, Director, Quality of Life Grants Program, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
  • The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.

Chaffin Luhana Foundation Partners with the Reeve Foundation to Launch the #CLFInnerReeveChallenge to Benefit Those Living With Paralysis

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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These individuals, their families, and caregivers are the driving force behind the work of the Reeve Foundation.

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  • These individuals, their families, and caregivers are the driving force behind the work of the Reeve Foundation.
  • Christopher Reeve was a well-known actor who played the original Superman on the silver screen in the 70s and 80s.
  • Participants then challenge three friends to do the same, building the movement to recognize unsung heroes and raise money for the Reeve Foundation!
  • Kelly Lamb, Manager of Team Reeve of the Reeve Foundation, says, "Team Reeve is an integral and irreplaceable wing of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Direct Effect and High Impact Priority Quality of Life Grants

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Friday, July 26, 2019
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has awarded seven High Impact Priority Quality of Life Grants, totaling $232,266 and 73 Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants, totaling $1,244,263.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has awarded seven High Impact Priority Quality of Life Grants, totaling $232,266 and 73 Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants, totaling $1,244,263.
  • Since the Quality of Life Grants Program's inception, 3,153 grants totaling over $26 million have been awarded.
  • The Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center has a number of grant programs under the Quality of Life program awarding grants in different category areas, varying in different amounts.
  • "We have seen tremendous growth and direct impact within the High Impact Priority grants program," said Maggie Goldberg, Chief Operating Officer, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Expanded Effect Quality of Life Grants for 2019

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Friday, July 26, 2019
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has funded seven Expanded Effect Quality of Life Grants, totaling $663,946.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has funded seven Expanded Effect Quality of Life Grants, totaling $663,946.
  • Expanded Effect Quality of Life grants is a brand new initiative for the Quality of Life Grants program, joining others like the Direct Effect and High Impact grants.
  • "We are thrilled to have this new pilot program of expansion grants as part of the Quality of Life Grants Program," said Maggie Goldberg, Chief Operating Officer, 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.

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

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
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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.

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  • 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.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center Awards Quality of Life Grants

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve FoundationParalysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has awarded 66 Quality of Life Grants totaling $1,248,983 to support to nonprofit programs across the country to support key areas of need for people living with paralysis nationwide.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve FoundationParalysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has awarded 66 Quality of Life Grants totaling $1,248,983 to support to nonprofit programs across the country to support key areas of need for people living with paralysis nationwide.
  • Since the program's inception in 1999 by Dana Reeve, the Quality of Life Grants Program has given over $23 million to more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations whose work mirrors the mission of the Reeve Foundation.
  • "Through our federal partnership with ACL, we constantly strive to make the Quality of Life Grants Program the very best it can be," said Donna Valente, Director of Quality of Life Grants.
  • 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.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation releases new edition of Spanish Paralysis Resource Guide

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, is pleased to announce the release of its newly updated Spanish version of the Paralysis Resource Guide (PRG) entitled Gua de recursos sobre la parlisis from the Foundation's Paralysis Resource Center (PRC).

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, is pleased to announce the release of its newly updated Spanish version of the Paralysis Resource Guide (PRG) entitled Gua de recursos sobre la parlisis from the Foundation's Paralysis Resource Center (PRC).
  • The 4th edition of the English language PRG was released in September 2017 and the Spanish version was released in September 2018.
  • The Spanish version features the same content, including up to date paralysis-related information, topics on secondary conditions (pain, spasticity, etc.
  • The Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) is a program of the Reeve Foundation and is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (cooperative agreement number 90PRRC0002).

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

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Monday, July 2, 2018
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for people and families living with paralysis, has announcedtoday that the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded a three-year grant to continue its support of the National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC).

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for people and families living with paralysis, has announcedtoday that the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded a three-year grant to continue its support of the National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC).
  • "Since the PRC opened its doors in 2002, it has served as a free, comprehensive, national source of informational support for people living with paralysis and their caregivers," said Maggie Goldberg, Vice President, Policy and Programs, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
  • "Instead of accepting that life with paralysis would be full of limitations, Christopher and Dana Reeve created the Paralysis Resource Center to offer families a centralized place for resources and expertise, as well as a lifeline of support to navigate immediate and long-term challenges," said Peter Wilderotter, President and CEO, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
  • While the grant awarded to the Reeve Foundation supports the operation of a National Paralysis Resource Center through June 2021, the funding level is allocated annually in the federal budget.