The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

The organization raises money for The miami project To Cure Paralysis, a research center devoted To The treatment of and research for potential Cure of Paralysis induced by spinal cord injuries.the organization educates The public about The amazing and incredibly encouraging research being conducted at The miami project To Cure Paralysis by personal contact, presentations To community and governmental organizations as well as making available videos and information about The research on our website, social media and traditional media outlets.

The organization paid lobbyists To lobby The state of Florida and federal legislatures for approval of funding for spinal cord injury research in an effort To increase funds available for research.

The darrell gwynn quality of life chapter - wheelchair donation program: The goal of The program is To improve The health and well-being of individuals living with Paralysis by enabling them To gain increased independence and mobility. These donations typically happen 2-3 times a year and are done in conjunction with public events To increase awareness of those living with Paralysis and To demonstrate that technology can significantly change someone's quality of life and level of mobility. Qualified applicants are given customized wheelchairs To meet their specific needs. Applicants must provide medical and financial need documentation. Two wheelchairs were provided during The current year.wheelchair challenge program: able bodied individuals are challenged To sit in a wheelchair for a day trying To do every day normal activities at their home or office as part of an awareness program To demonstrate and educate The public that Paralysis does not discriminate. The organization and The participants typically share their experiences via social and traditional media To further educate The general public on The challenges of living with a spinal cord injury.