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.
WHATS NEW
Day at the Races event coming up in August at Infineon Raceway, Sonoma CA 8/21/10. For flyer, click here.
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This year's Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Racing To Recovery Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 9:00 am, South Shore Golf Club, Lake Las Vegas, NV. Watch for more information to come.
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Joey Murello, Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2010 is a Noblesville, Indiana native who suffers from Friedreich's ataxia, an inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system resulting in degeneration of nerve tissue in the spinal cord. She was crowned People On Wheels’ Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2010 during Disability Awareness Month, on March 6th, 2010. The event is a People On Wheels outreach to promote the disability community and provide a platform for a dialogue from which disabled women can address their fellow Hoosiers. Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2010 will travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 9-15th to compete in the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant 2011. However, today’s tough economic conditions make it difficult for Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2010 to fund the trip expenses and marketing expenses.
A variety show and silent auction to support Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2010 will be held to help raise money for Joey’s expenses. The organizers are looking for anyone who would be interested in participating in the variety show or would be able to contribute an item or service for the silent auction. The event is on July 17th at the Emmanuel Methodist Church, 16000 Cumberland Rd, Noblesville, Indiana from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This is free to the public and there is no cost to participate (free will donation). Contact Mark Talamantes via email at m_talamantes09@hotmail.com or cell 317-450-3972.
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START YOUR ENGINES! TWO RUN, WALK 'N WHEELATHON EVENTS COMING UP IN JULY!
(1) Second Annual Run, Walk 'N Wheelathon in Toronto Canada, to support of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, Shoot for a Cure & Canadian Spinal Research Organization to be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010, in conjunction with Hondy Indy Toronto. More information on our website's News page. To view the flyer for the Toronto Run, Walk 'N Wheelathon, click here. To register for the event, click here.
(2) Lap the Track for Spinal Cure Research in Edmonton, CA. Run, Walk 'N Wheelathon in support of Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, Shoot for a Cure, Canadian Spinal Research Organization & Aaron Moser Spinal Cord Injury Foundation to be held on Friday, July 23, 2010, in conjunction with Hondy Indy Edmonton, at City Centre Airport. More information on our website's News page. To view the flyer for the Edmonton Run, Walk 'N Wheelathon, click here. To register for the event, click here.
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For ADA 20th Anniversary event information, click here.
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Midwesterners note: There will be a Motorcycle Rally and Races on July 17 & 18th at BRRP near Glyndon, Minnesota to include an accessible hospitality area hosted by TBI Racing. For more information contact Daniel K Jacobson on Face Book or 701-799-8419.
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http://www.theindychannel.com/video/23531905/index.html
Without a doubt, the month of May is the busiest time of year for former IndyCar racer and current team owner, Sam Schmidt, with the Indianapolis 500, Freedom 100, and his Racing to Recovery Gala all taking place within days of each other. Schmidt began this month with yet another event. For the second year in a row, he participated in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Centennial Era Balloon Festival presented by AT&T.
The link above will take you to a story done by RTV6 in Indianapolis who joined Schmidt during his ride in the air. Enjoy!
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Working 2 Walk 2010 Conference to be held November 11-13, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. For flyer, click here.
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Click here to read reviews of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation on the Great NonProfits website. Please add your own review!
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ALERT! Please click on this link: http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/ and vote for the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. Then ask your friends and family to do the same. If we are in the top vote-getters we will receive a large contribution from Chase Bank and positive recognition. Thank you!
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The online publication “Dimensions Weekly, A Mens Lifestyle Magazine” recently posted a great article about Sam Schmidt in their Sports Corner section. To read the article, click here.
A favor to ask of you... Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation has become listed on a non-profit reviewing site called "Great Non-Profits." Now we need to add some reviews! Please follow this link and write a review about your experience at one of our events, such as Day at the Races or Run/Walk/Wheelathon. Thanks very much, from the hardworking staff & volunteers at SSPF.
SSPF is on Facebook! Click here for link.
Update on Sam Schmidt's tricked-out ride. Click here to read complete article. If anyone out there has a cool accessible ride, we'd love to post the photos on this website. Just email to kodyk@comcast.net.
"Up Close & Personal" - The new Indy Racing League Style 16 month calendar is now available. Each month features a different Indy Racing League star. These calendars make great holiday gifts, and all proceeds from the sale of this 12"x12" calendar to benefit the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. To order, contact davidw@umponline.com.
Be your own advocate! Contact information for U.S. senators and representatives.For links, click here.