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We are dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.
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📆 #GivingTuesday is one week away!
Our impact is wide-reaching, but only possible through the generosity of our donors. Please choose the Reeve Foundation when planning your #GivingTuesday donations.
Donate now at bit.ly/44i3uF2
"Our circumstances don't define us, our choices do." - Zack's powerful words remind us of the resilience within the paralysis community. From becoming a mental health therapist to embracing fatherhood, his story shows that life after injury is full of possibilities.

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Therapist, Father, and Paralysis
I have also seen other dads who are quadriplegics, and they seemed to be doing pretty well. If it was possible for them, then it’s possible for me.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
📆 #GivingTuesday is one week away!
Our impact is wide-reaching, but only possible through the generosity of our donors. Please choose the Reeve Foundation when planning your #GivingTuesday donations.
Donate now at bit.ly/44i3uF2
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This past Thursday, our Advocacy & Policy team hosted their second Regional Advocacy Training with MDA in Birmingham, Alabama at the Lake House Foundation, highlighting ways our communities can strengthen their impact and elevate their voices.

To get involved visit ChristopherReeve.org/Advocacy
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“NervGen Pharma Corp’s new data brings us closer to a future where people living with SCI have real medical options for true recovery.” - Marco Baptista Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Reeve Foundation
NervGen Pharma Announces Expanded CONNECT SCI Study Data Demonstrating Unprecedented Durable Improvement in Function, Independence, and Quality of Life in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury - NervGen Pharma
Week 16 follow-up data, coupled with blinded exit interviews conducted up to 364 days after the study period, confirm durable and wide-ranging upper and lower-body improvements compared to placebo Par...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Join us to hear updates from the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) current wheelchair user rule and share practical guidance on traveling safely with a mobility device during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.

Register: bit.ly/4ivkeyJ
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November 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Team Reeve is seeking dedicated individuals to join our NYC Half Marathon team. Your commitment goes beyond the finish line - it directly supports those living with paralysis. #TeamReeve
United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2026 - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
On Sunday, March 15th, 2026, Team Reeve will take on the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon! Team Reeve Chicago Marathon members have a fundraising commitment of $1,750. Please note, fundraising pages ...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
✨ We’re excited to celebrate the 30th year of Champions for Charity® at Americana Manhasset! ✨
🛍️ From December 4–6, 2025, your holiday shopping can make a real impact for our mission.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"Life after paralysis isn't over, it just looks different." These powerful words from Sherman Gillums Jr., our Senior Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, remind us of the resilience within the paralysis community. | @defensenews.bsky.social #TodaysCare
A Life Rebuilt: The Community that Helped this Marine Thrive
After the car accident that broke my neck, I believed my predicament would be temporary. That would, of course, not be reality.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
For caregivers, check out Peloton's “Adaptive Training: Caregivers Spotlight,” a collection of 28 classes to support caregivers’ mental, emotional and physical health.

#TodaysCare #NFCM
New "Seated Adaptive Strength" Training Program with Logan Aldridge & New Collection in Collaboration with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation - Peloton Buddy
Peloton has collaborated with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to launch a new "Seated Adaptive Strength" training program with Logan Aldridge, as well as a new collection of classes designed w...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Family caregivers are heroes. They do what they do not for any reward or acknowledgement; they do what they do out of love.

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Caregiving: Anniversary Thoughts
Family caregivers are heroes. They do what they do not for any reward or acknowledgement; they do what they do out of love.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Some medical professionals are not aware that these conditions are especially threatening for people living with paralysis. These handy wallet cards provide the life-saving information. #TodaysCare
Spinal Cord Injury Wallet Cards | Reeve Foundation
Reeve Foundation wallet cards are handy tools featuring vital information for those living with paralysis and spinal cord injury, and their caregivers.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Caregiving can be challenging, but you're not alone. Our community understands the ups and downs of supporting someone with paralysis. Remember to take care of yourself too. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #TodaysCare
Building Bridges and Boundaries for Caregivers
If I were the fairy godmother for caregivers, I would have the power to wave my magic wand over those tired, stressed out, worn out, burned out humans whose lives are rarely their own anymore.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Proud of our advocacy efforts with ITEM Coalition partners! The decision to expand coverage of anti-obesity medications reflects years of collaboration across the disability community. A win for access, health equity, and people with disabilities. #VoicesForReeve
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November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Team Reeve's incredible impact: Over $700,000 raised for SCI research at the NYC Marathon. Every step, every donation brings us closer to our goal. Thank you to all our dedicated supporters!
Running For A Cause: NYC Marathoner Raises Money For Spinal Cord Injury, Advocacy
Friendship at the start and finish line.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's not hard to make this magic possible for ghouls and goblins with disabilities. Here are a few easy things to ensure that everyone who comes to my house can enjoy this fantastic holiday. #TodaysCare #Halloween
Tips for Neighbors to Make Halloween More Accessible
Growing up I found many of the activities that I wanted to take part in were inaccessible to me – including trick-or-treating. Here are a few easy things that I do to ensure that Halloween is accessib...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Some of these suggestions might sound lame, but you can’t expect much more from a “Halloween in moderation” article, can you?

Read more from blogger, Kristin Beale.

#TodaysCare #Halloween
Halloween In Moderation
I give so much effort to working out and improving my body during the summer months, only to enter the “Halloween Candy and Thanksgiving Meal” time of the year, when I start eating my way backward ove...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The Power of Connection: Why Community Matters for Mental Health
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM ET
📍 Register here: bit.ly/4nvOSbZ
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"I don't know... I don't know..." These words echo the darkness many face after a spinal cord injury. But there's hope. Our Paralysis Resource Center is here to light the way, providing crucial information and support when you need it most. You're not alone on this journey. #TodaysCare
The Gift of Hope
The Paralysis Resource Center is a lifeline and a road to a brighter future for all of us.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Advanced Support Group Leader Training
📅 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM ET
📍 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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October 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Community is the heartbeat of recovery after spinal cord injury. Finding others who understand your journey can transform isolation into hope. #TodaysCare
I Am One of Them: Building Community Through Loss
Ten years after my injury, I discovered what I didn’t know I was missing: community.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
At this moment, there are thousands of talented people with disabilities who are eager to enter the workforce. A hiring opportunity exists for the employer savvy enough to recognize it - why shouldn’t it be you?

#NDEAM #TodaysCare
Hiring People with Paralysis: Resources for Employers  - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Every day, people living with paralysis tackle challenges both big and small in pursuit of the lives they want.   They deal with detours on city sidewalks on their way to meet friends. They maneuver a...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On Sunday, on Nov 2, our #TeamReeve athletes will take on the TCS New York City Marathon to support Reeve Foundation’s mission to cure spinal cord injury and improve the quality of life for all people living with paralysis.
💙 Support the team: bit.ly/3WpcBiW
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2025 TCS New York City Marathon
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October 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"Adaptive fitness is my lifeline to feeling somewhat normal," says Mason Branstrator, our disability advocate. From yoga to hand-cycling, movement is everything. Join us in making fitness accessible to all! | via @usatoday.com #TodaysCare #OutdoorsForEveryone bit.ly/4oF8Wtz
Story from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: Making movement accessible: Expanding 'Outdoors for Everyone'
'Outdoors for Everyone' initiative ensures outdoor spaces, recreation are accessible for those living with paralysis and other disabilities.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
📌 Our Public Policy and Advocacy Team provided a legislative update from Washington, DC, spoke about recent FY2026 appropriation updates, our current coalition efforts, and our grassroots advocacy initiatives.

📺 Watch: youtu.be/OgdD4dZ_0g4

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Regional Advocacy Champions Webinar October 2025
YouTube video by Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
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October 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Amber's words remind us of the strength within our community and the importance of preventive care. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage all women to prioritize their health. Your life matters. #BreastCancerAwareness #TodaysCare
​Mammograms from a Wheelchair
Mammogram…. The word alone can erase the smile from most women’s faces.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM