NEWS
September 21, 2008
Sam Schmidt to present at World Stem Cell Summit
Inspirational talk on Sunday, September 21, 2008.
Sam Schmidt, Chairman of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, will give an inspirational talk on Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.
July 31, 2008
Sam Schmidt Honored for Creating Opportunities for Women Drivers
Given by the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation
Sam Schmidt Motorsports owner Sam Schmidt and American Spirit Racing owner Jon Lewis are among the recipients of the Opportunity Award -- developed to honor racing teams, series and sponsors that create significant opportunities for women drivers to excel within the industry -- from the Women in the Winner'
July 30, 2008
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Hosts Day at the Races
Sparta, Kentucky, August 8, 2008
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) is hosting one of its celebrated "Day at the Races"
ABOUT US
Our Vision
To find a permanent cure for those who have been afflicted with chronic
and acute paralysis.
Our Mission
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) helps individuals overcome spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances.
This research benefits stroke victims and people diagnosed with ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. SSPF funds its national Day at the Races program and quality of life grants to organizations throughout the country benefiting people with paralysis and other life challenges.
It also provides college scholarships for people with spinal cord injuries/paralysis. The Foundation works tirelessly in its advocacy efforts both locally and nationally on behalf of the disabled.