NEWS
August 31, 2010
FOLLOW-UP TO SSPF's DAY AT THE RACES EVENT, CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY
by Sahar Hassani, Shriners - reprinted with permission
“I love being at the race track,” smiled Mary Boswell, a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago.
August 25, 2010
DAY AT THE RACES INFINEON RACEWAY
A V.I.P Experience from Beginning to End
Our Day at the Races event at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA on Saturday, August 21 started at the top - literally.
August 15, 2010
SAM SCHMIDT PARALYSIS FOUNDATION ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE
Notes of Appreciation from Two Recent Quality of Life Grant Recipient Organizations
The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Fouundation is committed to curing paralysis. Until that day comes, the Foundation supports organizations that benefit the disabled.
NEWS
¦ February 13, 2009
2009 GALA TO CELEBRATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SAM SCHMIDT PARALYSIS FOUNDATION
Note: Gala date changed to Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The 10th Annual Racing to Recovery Gala hosted by the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation will be held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Indiana on Wednesday May 13, 2009. (Note date change from previous posting.)
The annual gala celebrates the achievements of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances to help those who have been afflicted with chronic and acute paralysis, as well as other neurological disorders such as ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The gala is the largest annual event the Foundation holds. With 2009 marking its 10th year, the upcoming Gala is expected to be very special.
Besides food, fun and socializing, annual SSPF Racing to Recovery Gala includes awards and a silent auction to benefit research. Last year Mario Andretti received the 2008 Legendary Driver Award. With accomplishments not only in an Indy Car, but also in stock cars, midgets, Formula 1 and Prototypes, are simply phenomenal, the name “Mario Andretti” defines “legend” in motor sports.
The Hulman-George Family were also honored at last year’s gala, presented with the “Partner for a Cure Award” for their passionate dedication to the foundation. The Hulman-George Family has worked tirelessly to support Sam Schmidt since his accident in 2000. They have also provided countless resources and encouragement to the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. The Hulman George family, along with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series, has supported the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation by helping fund research, grants and the “Day at the Races” program. The SSPF is truly grateful to them for their belief in the Foundation’s mission.
The Sam Schmidt Foundation 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.
More information on the 2009 Racing to Recovery Gala to follow.