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Twenty years ago, no one believed that individuals with injured spinal cords could ever recover and possibly even walk again. But indeed they are! Last month, you learned about Chase Ford, an adorable toddler whose innocent tumble from a sofa appeared to have left him completely paralyzed at age two. Thanks to his own determination and the specialized skills of the staff at one of the Reeve Foundation’s NeuroRecovery Network facilities, Frazier Rehabilitation Institute in Louisville, the now five-year old Chase was able to participate with Team Reeve in the Kentucky Derby miniMarathon on April 26 and actually walked the last 100 feet of the race under his own power! Reeve Foundation caught this amazing feat on video and are thrilled to be able to share it with you. Please take a couple of minutes to view this exciting video and share the encouraging news with others.
Although Chase’s rehabilitation must continue, you can see firsthand how much brighter and more promising his future will be because of breakthroughs in spinal cord research and the new treatment options that are available right now.
Helping adults as well as kids like Chase recover and hopefully walk again is what the Reeve Foundation is all about. The vital work that we do is made possible through the friendship and financial contributions of all of our compassionate supporters.
With adequate resources, dedicated, top-notch scientists and specialized treatment teams like those helping Chase, we can continue to dramatically improve the lives of people with injured spinal cords.
Reeves Foundation welcomes you to join Team Reeve with a tax deductible contribution. Every gift, large and small, is deeply appreciated.
Together, so much is possible. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Peter T. Wilderotter
President and CEO
Reeve Foundation