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The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation helps individuals overcome spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances. This research also benefits stroke victims and people diagnosed with ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The Foundation also addresses quality of life issues benefiting people with paralysis ...     more →


News

September 21, 2008
Sam Schmidt to present at World Stem Cell Summit

Inspirational talk on Sunday, September 21, 2008.

Sam Schmidt, Chairman of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, will give an inspirational talk on Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.

July 31, 2008
Sam Schmidt Honored for Creating Opportunities for Women Drivers

Given by the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation

Sam Schmidt Motorsports owner Sam Schmidt and American Spirit Racing owner Jon Lewis are among the recipients of the Opportunity Award -- developed to honor racing teams, series and sponsors that create significant opportunities for women drivers to excel within the industry -- from the Women in the Winner'

July 30, 2008
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Hosts Day at the Races

Sparta, Kentucky, August 8, 2008

The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) is hosting one of its celebrated "Day at the Races"

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