“The Quality of Life grants program that Dana planned twelve years ago reflects what she always believed in,” said Peter T. Wilderotter, president and CEO of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Short Mountains, NJ (Vocus / PRWEB)
February 22, 2011
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation announced today that it has donated nearly $ 500,000 in Quality of Life grants to 74 non – profit organizations. Developed in 1999 by the late Dana Reeve, the Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants are awarded twice a year to nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of people living with paralysis. In total, more than 1,800 Quality of Life grants have been awarded since the program began, totaling more than $ 14.2 million.
The largest donation was made to Arizona Bridge to Arizona Living in the sum of $ 25,000 to support the Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center for People with Disabilities. Under construction, this 45,000 square foot sports and fitness center (SPOFIT) will feature two full-size basketball / rugby courts, an accessible running track, a 7,000-square-foot fitness center with fully accessible exercise equipment, and a water center. accessible. . The SPOFIT is located at the Disability Power Center, which houses ten disability-related organizations, including the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association.
Nova Southeastern University, Inc. acquired. in Florida Reeve Foundation grant for $ 12,800 to support increase the inclusion, participation, and overall quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries through the wireless installation of the Apple iPad 3G . This project aims to build a bridge for people with spinal injuries to re-engage with others and as a result have a much better quality of life.
Eleven military and veterans programs received nearly $ 70,000 to support service men and women who have sustained mobility problems.
ArtStream, Inc. in Maryland $ 6,250 to support their program, Allies in the Arts: An ArtStream Artists in Residence Project with wounded heroes and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. This program, supported by the American Red Cross, will focus on the creative process as an important element in healing and rehabilitation for service members and their families.
The American DanceWheels Foundation, Inc. in Pennsylvania, $ 5,000 to support So You Think You Can’t Dance? Veterans Wheelchair Chair Program and Latin Dance Program that provides dance training for veterans with spinal injuries and their body mates.
“The Quality of Life grants program that Dana planned twelve years ago reflects what she always believed in,” said Peter T. Wilderotter, president and CEO of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. “People living with paralysis have a right to life with dignity and power. The organizations that receive these grants provide that directly to these people, their families and carers. ”
The Reeve Foundation Quality of Life grants are divided into three categories; Actively performing, overcoming obstacles and taking care and coping. Quality of Life grants are funded through a collaborative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Award # 1U59DD000338). These donations are given to nonprofit organizations that address the needs of people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries and injuries, diseases and other birth conditions.
About the Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to treating spinal injuries by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life of people living with paralysis through donations, information and advocacy. For more information, and to review the full list of Quality of Life grant recipients, visit our website at http://www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.
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