Donor Spotlight: Pat Volland
October 30, 2025
Patricia Volland was hit by a car on a spring day in 2009 while riding a Vespa through the Pennsylvania countryside. Read More-2.png)
Voices from the Community
Our blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
The Power of Purpose: Sherman Gillums Jr.’s Journey to Policy Leader
October 15, 2025
After the car accident that broke his neck, Sherman Gillums, Jr. believed the aftermath – that terrifying feeling of feeling nothing at all – was... Read More-3.png)
Disreflexia Autonómica en Pediatría: Lo que desea saber sobre la Detección, Prevención y Tratamiento.
September 24, 2025
La disreflexia autonómica (DA) es un problema de comunicación en el sistema nervioso. El sistema nervioso autónomo (SNA) es una parte del sistema... Read More
Celebrating 20 Years of Team Reeve
August 28, 2025
Before Bernadette Mauro pedaled her hand cycle onto the Verrazzano Bridge for the 2005 New York City Marathon, she pinned a clutch of charms to her... Read More-2.png)
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Applauds U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Markup of the 2026 Labor-H Appropriations Bill
August 1, 2025
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation welcomes the Senate Appropriations Committee's decision (on July 31, 2025) to maintain level funding for the... Read More-2.png)
Community Spotlight: Brooks Family
August 1, 2025
For the first few seconds after he fell onto the field, J.T. Brooks believed the stillness gripping his body was simply a stinger. Read More
Community Spotlight: Allen Rucker
June 26, 2025
Allen Rucker became paralyzed on a Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles when he was 51 years old. Three days later,he asked for his laptop and began to... Read More-2.png)
Potenciadores del cambio: Kit para defensoría de base comunitaria
June 20, 2025
Las personas que viven con parálisis enfrentan barreras enmuchos aspectos de su vida. Por lo general, no tienen acceso a equipo médico esencial para... Read More
Quality of Life Grantee Spotlight: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Sports for Kids Program
June 16, 2025
Lack of transportation can present a significant barrier for many living with paralysis, especially children. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Tengelsen... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.