Friedreich ataxia is an inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. Learn more about Friedrich ataxia and paralysis.

Paralysis disrupts the bowel system, causing various complications. Learn more about bowel management in spinal cord injuries today.

Living with a spinal cord injury has been a profound journey that has taught me some valuable life lessons. One key lesson is resilience - facing challenges head-on and adapting to a new reality.

Secondary conditions refer to a range of complications that can occur as a result of paralysis. View all the secondary conditions that may occur.

The central nervous system controls most functions of the body and mind. It consists of two parts: the brain & the spinal cord. Read about the spinal cord.

For decades, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has challenged long-held scientific assumptions about spinal cord injury (SCI), refusing to accept that paralysis was permanent. By investing in bo...

On Monday, April 20, 2026, Team Reeve will take on the Bank of America Boston Marathon!

We provide information and resources on costs and insurance for people living with paralysis & spinal cord injury. Learn more about spinal injury costs.

Huey Magoo's turns spare change into cause marketing with a September roundup campaign for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

We are dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the nation's premier nonprofit dedicated to curing spinal cord injury and improving quality of life for all those impacted by paralysis, announced today that t...

Fergus Farrell was once told he may never walk again after an injury. He is now taking on a cross-country journey across America.

BROOKLYN (PIX11) — A father of three from Galway, Ireland, who was told he had a 5% chance of ever walking again, is about to embark on a 75-day journey from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Santa …

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Together, this community supported more than 139,000 families with personalized guidance and resources, ensuring that no one faces paralysis alone.

Told he had a 5% chance of walking again, Fergus Farrell is about to cross America on foot instead.

Farrell was paralyzed after a 2018 spinal injury left him wheelchair-bound for nearly a year, with little hope of walking again. Eight years later, he is

In 2018, Fergus Farrell was told he had just a 5% chance of ever walking again after suffering a spinal cord injury. Today, he is preparing to walk 3,000

Fergus Farrell in partnership with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Spinal Injuries Ireland will be walking across the United States from Brooklyn, NY to Santa Monica, CA beginning on Augus...

His goal, especially for those survivors sharing their own fears and struggles, is to first and foremost listen.

Designed to be one of the most comprehensive, crucial resources that aid national organizations, people living with paralysis, and their caretakers in preparing for emergencies and impending weather.

Disabilities may affect the shape of a life, but they do not determine what is possible.

Reeve Regional Champion and local advocate, Katherine Magnoli is the epitome of anyone who strives to make a difference in their local community.

Louisville teen Wyatt Anderson is training for the Chicago Marathon after paralysis, raising money for spinal cord research.

Whether you are newly paralyzed or a caregiver looking to help a loved one, we're here to provide the information you need. Learn more today.

Explore the emotional realities of caregiving in marriage through Heather Krill’s heartfelt reflection on love, disability, shifting roles, resilience, and partnership through life’s unexpected challe...

Learn how A Special Purpose expanded respite care opportunities for caregivers of children with paralysis through a Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life grant.

Learn how Determined2heal and AdapTee Golf are expanding access to adaptive sports, helping people with paralysis build confidence, independence, and community through golf.

The Seacoast Science Center now offers a free all-terrain wheelchair to help visitors explore Odiorne Point State Park.

Looking for ways to enjoy summer with paralysis? Discover adaptive sports, wheelchair-accessible beaches, day trips, heat safety tips, and more for staying active and hydrated.

I came to understand something important: we are not defined by what happens to us, but by how we respond to it.

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Meet the researchers who may one day change the world

After a spinal cord injury changed his life, one man discovered adaptive sports, skydiving, scuba diving, and new ways to experience adventure again.

These techniques and activities help me stay healthy and keep my physical and mental balance.

"Any reason why you're paralyzed. We want to reach out to the entire community of people who are paralyzed."