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May 18, 2012
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation honors Johnny Rutherford and Holmatro Safety Crew at Racing to Recovery Gala

Annual event raises nearly $300,000 to support medical research to find a cure for paralysis
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) hosted its 13th annual Racing to Recovery Gala this past Wednesday at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway, Ind.

March 26, 2012
Third Annual Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 5K Run, Walk ‘N Wheelathon Raises Nearly $38,000

Over 700 people participate with proceeds benefitting Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and All Children’s Hospital
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 26, 2012) - The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) and Trim Nutrition, a leader in wellness supplements and sustained energy products, hosted the third annual Honda Grand Prix of St.

February 29, 2012
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation to honor Johnny Rutherford at Racing to Recovery Gala

Holmatro Safety Team to be recognized with the Silent Hero Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 29, 2012) - The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) will host its 13th annual Racing to Recovery Gala on Wednesday, May 16 at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway, Ind.

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SCI CHALLENGE

Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation

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$10 Million Prize for Significant, Functional Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Challenge Program
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation is preparing to launch a spinal cord injury (SCI) Challenge Program which ultimately looks to award a $10 million prize to team(s) that can reach unprecedented improvement in functionality of people living with chronic SCI.

The 10-year Challenge has been designed with the help of 40 of the world's leading SCI researchers and provides a set of supporting prizes and grants to guide innovators towards this final goal.

We are now preparing to launch the fundraising stage of the initiative. More detailed information on the Challenge Program will be available soon. If you would like to contact us, please email [email protected].