NEWS

October 19, 2011
HEARTFELT MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF INDIANAPOLIS 500 CHAMPION DAN WHELDON

Fatal racing accident at Las Vegas Speedway on Sunday, October 16
  The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation board of directors extends our condolences to the family of Dan Wheldon.

October 15, 2011
MAKING A STAND FOR SSPF....

...A Lemonade Stand, that is
  Meet our newest Hero for Hope, Alexis (“Lexi”) Lewis.  An enterprising young lady from Indianapolis, Lexi set up a lemonade stand this summer to raise money for the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation.

October 14, 2011
RESEARCH REPORT: 2011 SAM SCHMIDT SELL FUND AWARD RECIPIENT

James Crew, M.D. of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
  The Sam Schmidt Sell Fund Award is the result of a productive partnership between the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, a respected foundation dedicated to the lives of individuals with spinal cord injury, and the American Spinal injury Association (ASIA), which has provided professional support to researchers and clinicians in the field of spinal cord medicine for nearly 40 years.


Have You Seen Sam?

Have You Seen Sam?

Did you catch him at the track? Participating in a fundraiser to benefit spinal cord injury research? Promoting the cause in Washington DC? Or just hanging out around town? Did you happen to get your picture taken with him? If so, we'd love to see it and post it here on the site. If you want to submit a photo for consideration, email it to [email protected].

J.K. Vernay and Sam Schmidt 2010 Championship

J.K. Vernay and Sam Schmidt receive the 2010 Indy Lights Championship!

 Sam Schmidt with Marv Schmidt and Nashville recording artist Michelle Murray at the SSPF 2010 May Gala

Sam with Marv Schmidt and Nashville recording artist Michelle Murray at SSPF Gala, May 2010.

Sam Schmidt with Parnelli Jones and Dario Franchitti at the Parnelli Jones Museum

Sam with Parnelli Jones and Dario Franchitti at the Parnelli Jones Museum.

 

Photo finish at Toronto Run/Walk Wheelathon... or is somebody blocking?
Next Run/Walk/Wheelathon will be held in Sonoma, CA.  

  Sam and Ana Beatriz celebrating their win at Iowa Speedway with a traditional champagne drenching

Sam and Ana Beatriz celebrating their win at Iowa Speedway with
the traditional champagne drenching.  (Photo by Dennis Ashlock)  

 

Sam shelters from the Iowa rain with Shawn Johnson,
Olympic gold medal winning gymnast and this year's
Dancing with the Stars winner.

  

Sam with Cody Unser and some of her offshore powerboat
racing friends at VIP/Cara Charities reception, May 2009.

  Photo by Christine Allen. I was touched by his dedication to his fans, who are just as dedicated to him. He later signed a smaller flag for my daughter on community day.

Photo by Christine Allen.  Sam signing a flag for a fan at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  "I was touched by his dedication to his fans - who are just as dedicated to him!  He later signed a smaller flag for my daughter on community day."

 

 Sam discusses race strategy with his 2009 Indianapolis 500 driver Alex Lloyd. 
 (Cheer for Car #99!)

 Sam with Forrest & Charlotte Lucas      

Sam with Forrest & Charlotte Lucas.                Sam with Michael Andretti.