Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

The Foundation's quality of life grants program began in 1999 and expanded in 2001 with the establishment of the paralysis resource center funded by a federal grant from the centers for disease control and now the administration for community living. Since then, appropriations have continued annually, the most recent, effective july 1, 2024 for $10,000,000.the resource center provides interactive information services to the paralysis community and their caregivers. They also award quality of life grants twice a year to organizations whose projects and initiatives foster inclusion, involvement and community engagement, while promoting health and wellness for those affected by paralysis.

Public education and advocacy is a cornerstone of the Foundation. It maintains a constant presence in Washington, dc. Speaking out and educating the public and legislators on behalf of the paralysis community. Community outreach through its website enables the Foundation to educate the public on research initiatives currently underway.

Over the past four decades, we have invested more than $140 million in groundbreaking research that has helped pave the way for progress. Now, as 21st century technology and cumulative scientific gains converge, we are on the cusp of a new era in spinal cord injury research. Today, the Reeve Foundation is helping to facilitate rapid scientific advancement with partnerships and initiatives that seek to: catalyze: channel resources into a robust clinical pipeline to rapidly increase the number of potential treatments. Energize: drive progress and investment in spinal cord injury research by addressing the barriers that limit ambitious engagement. Educate: increase transparency throughout the field, because success depends on shared knowledge.