March 6, 2011
A QUALITY OF LIFE GRANT
For the Kids at Blythedale Children's Hospital

Thanks in part to the generosity of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York was able to purchase a new Stand-Aid stander. The stander helps our young patients with a wide range of serious medical challenges—from spinal cord injuries to cerebral palsy—...   more→

February 26, 2011
12TH ANNUAL RACING TO RECOVERY GALA
Event to be held on May 18, 2011 at D'Amore, Indianapolis, IN

  The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation's annual Racing to Recovery Gala will be held in Indianapolis on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.  Now in its 12th year, the annual Gala attracts hundreds, including local business leaders and area residents, as well as IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone IndyLights drivers and team owners who come out to support the Foundation’...   more→

February 17, 2011
GETTIN' IT DONE: Pat Rummerfield
Don't Buy Any Green Bananas

FOLLOWING WAS CONDENSED FROM ST. LOUIS MAGAZINE, JANUARY 2011 ISSUE.  ORIGINAL ARTICLE BY JEANNETTE COOPERMAN Doctors said Pat Rummerfield wouldn't walk again. That he also wouldn't run, ski, swim, bike, or race cars was supposed to be understood.   Pat Rumerfield, Photograph by Matt Marcinkowski Born in California, Pat Rummerfield spent several tough years in an orphanage there before being rescued by his great-uncle, Tom Rummerfield, and moved to a small town in Idaho....   more→

February 16, 2011
SUPPORTING RESEARCH
SSPF Grant for Study of Interneurons Necessary for Walking Movements

  The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation recently provided a grant to Martyn Goulding, Ph.D. of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, CA.  Dr. Goulding’s research project, titled “Axon Guidance, Synapse Formation and Neurotransmission”,  focuses on modulation and activation of excitatory spinal interneurons that are necessary for walking movements....   more→

February 15, 2011
TWO YOUNG RACERS
Find a Way to Help the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation

  Josh DeLosier, Jason Reichert and Michael West with Sam Schmidt  Teens Jason Reichert and Josh DeLosier race go-carts in separate divisions of the Las Vegas Kart Club Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and in National events.  Proven winners, the boys wanted to find a way to use their competitive spirit to raise funds for the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation....   more→

February 1, 2011
SAM SCHMIDT ACCESSIBLE FORD PANEL TRUCK
Project Update

  For the past few years, during the very short off-season from his annual racing schedule, Sam Schmidt has been working on a project to rebuild a cool classic Ford panel truck to suit his needs as a person in a wheelchair.  To view photos of the finished vehicle, click here. Sam says, “We had an incredible debut in the HRIA (Hot Rod Industry Alliance) booth at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) show in Las Vegas last November....   more→

January 10, 2011
SSPF 2011 EVENT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
A Full Schedule of Foundation Events in 2011

The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation will have a very busy schedule in 2011, including several Day at the Races quality of life events, Run, Walk 'N Wheelathon fundraisers, local fundraisers, the annual May Gala and the annual Racing to Recovery Golf Tournament.  To view the entire schedule as of today, click here....   more→

January 8, 2011
GETTIN' IT DONE: Sam Schmidt, Doug Barker, Shawn Dean & Maegan Clark
A True Cross-Section of Humanity

People who have a spinal cord injury are truly a cross-section of humanity.  Some are plain; some  beautiful.  Some are shy; some outgoing.  Some are ordinary; some brilliant.  Some are into politics, social issues or innovation; some not.  In other words, just like everyone else.  They don'...   more→

December 8, 2010
SAM SCHMIDT FEATURED IN SPINAL COLUMNS MAGAZINE
Article highlights both Sam's racing career and the Foundation

Click here to read a good article about Sam Schmidt in Spinal Columns Magazine.  Reprinted with permission from the publisher. ...   more→

November 24, 2010
IT TAKES A VILLAGE... TO MAKE A SCHOLAR
SSPF Bestows a College Scholarship on a Deserving Student

     Todd Lange has experienced two life-altering events - the first was a horrific automobile accident that left him severely injured and permanently disabled; the second was finding hope through education at Thomas Edison State College. Both events changed his life in ways he could never have imaged....   more→

November 6, 2010
A DAY OF EXCITEMENT AND SURPRISES AT THE 5TH ANNUAL RACING TO RECOVERY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Foundation Supporters Raise Money to Benefit Paralysis Patients, Scientific Research

pictured: Hole in One winner Dr. Lynn Dayton with Sam Schmidt To read coverage in Indycar.com, click here. The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation’s 5th Annual Racing to Recovery Golf Tournament was held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the spectacular The Golf Club at SouthShore on Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, NV, where one lucky golfer shot a hole-in-one to win a Harley Davidson motorcycle....   more→

November 4, 2010
2011 IZOD INDYCAR CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER ONLINE
Proceeds benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and Racing for Kids

   Proceeds from calendar sales benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and also Racing for Kids. These colorfull wall calendars make great holiday gifts! Officially licensed by the IZOD IndyCar Series, this beautiful 2011 wall calendar is reasonably priced and sure to please any race fan. It features all your favorite IndyCar drivers, including Dario Franchitti, Will Power, Danica Patrick, Tony Kanaan and many more!...   more→

October 19, 2010
5TH ANNUAL RACING TO RECOVERY GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING UP SOON!
Have a Great Vacation In and Around Las Vegas!

There’s still time to register for the 5th Annual Racing to Recovery Golf Tournament.  Golfers of all skill levels will gather at the exclusive South Shore Golf Club on spectacular Lake Las Vegas on Friday, November 5 for a fun event to benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation.  Don’t like to golf?...   more→

October 10, 2010
SAM SCHMIDT PARALYSIS FOUNDATION ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE
Message of Thanks from ThinkFirst

SSPF is committed to curing paralysis.  Until that day comes, the Foundation supports organizations that benefit the disabled.  We received this message of thanks for a recent Quality of Life Grant to the organization ThinkFirst. From Nena Ray at ThinkFirst: "The success of the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention program lies in its most powerful prevention and education strategy: the individuals known as Voices for Injury Prevention (VIPs)....   more→

October 8, 2010
DAY AT THE RACES HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
2010 Schedule Ends on a Hot Note

Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation ended its 2010 Day at the Races season with a wonderful but HOT event at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida on October 1.  With temperatures soaring to over 100 degrees the heat kept several away, but those who joined us at the track had an awesome time! Almost 50 guests from several chapters of ...   more→

October 6, 2010
2011 IZOD INDYCAR WALL CALENDAR
Available to order online NOW!

 THE 2011 IZOD INDYCAR SERIES CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER ONLINE! Proceeds from calendar sales benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and also Racing for Kids.  Officially licensed by the IZOD IndyCar Series, this beautiful 2011 wall calendar is reasonably priced and sure to please any race fan....   more→

October 1, 2010
NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
This Year's Theme: "Talent Has No Boundaries"

  October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, celebrating workforce diversity and workers with disabilities.  The official theme for 2010, announced by the US Labor Department Office of Disability Employment Policy is "Talent Has No Boundaries: Workforce Diversity INCLUDES Workers With Disabilities....   more→

September 18, 2010
5th ANNUAL RACING TO RECOVERY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, November 5, 2010 - Lake Las Vegas, Nevada

  Golfers of all skill levels will gather at spectacular Lake Las Vegas on Friday, November 5 for the fifth annual Racing to Recovery Golf Tournament to benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. Some have golfed with us before and some are first-timers to the tournament, but all have their eyes on the real prize - a cure for paralysis!...   more→

September 17, 2010
EXCITING NEW STUDY ON TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN AFTER SCI
Grant provided to Dr. Edgar Walters, University of Texas at Houston

  The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation is committed to curing paralysis.  The Foundation recently provided a grant to assist a research project being undertaken by Dr. Edgar Walters, Professor of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston.  Dr. Walters’ project involves adaptive responses of neurons to injury and stress....   more→

September 16, 2010
2011 IZOD INDYCAR CALENDAR
Available for Ordering Soon!

The 2011 IZOD IndyCar calendar will be available for purchase by mid-October, in time for holiday sales.  The colorful 12 month calendar features several of the drivers, as well as photos of the Indy 500.  It offers coupon discounts and a special fan-generated photo section. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation....   more→