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Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation, I would like to thank you for your continued support of the foundation and invite you to join us at our 25th Annual BRPF Golf Outing & Auction for spinal cord injury research. With your help over the years, the foundation has been able to reach new heights in spinal cord research and help countless individuals through our charitable grants and scholarships. Your support has been an essential part of our success and vital in our quest to find a cure.
The Golf Outing and Auction has been the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, and its success is essential to helping us achieve our mission. Over the years the BRPF has raised over $6 million at the event, and we hope to keep the momentum going this year. Since last year's golf outing, we have given out over $200,000 alone in charitable grants that improve the quality of life for many individuals affected by Spinal Cord Injuries. Additionally, we have provided over $225,000 in research grants to find a cure.
The 25th Annual BRPF Golf Outing & Auction for Spinal Cord Injury Research will once again be taking a hybrid approach. Starting Monday, May 27 you can view and bid virtually on the fantastic auction items the BRPF has secured. Bid early, bid often, and bid high! It leads up to a great kickoff to the golf outing on Monday, June 3 at Kettle Hills Golf Course with a shotgun start at 10 AM. The online auction will then close later that night at 6 PM.
It's because of your generosity that a cure remains in our sights and continues to inspire myself and the all the individuals the foundation assists every day. Your support is more important now than ever in helping us achieve our mission.
Please join us for a fun day of golf and a week of Giving, Golf and Gratitude!
With sincerest thanks,
Bryon Riesch, President
Your donations have a profound impact:
"Spinal cord injury spares no one! It does not discriminate on the basis of age, upbringing, race, social or economic status of the individual. It could be you, it could be me. As a surgeon, my most difficult job is to deliver that news to a newly paralyzed patient from a spinal cord injury. I never get used to it. Research into spinal cord injury is critical. Research demands resources, especially financial resources. Organizations like BRPF are key to spinal cord injury research with their research grants funding "out of the box" ideas that could lead to cures.
Spinal cord injury is personal to me. Nineteen years ago, I was funded by the BRPF to develop a novel imaging technology to treat spinal cord injury patients. The work we did has resulted in over $3,000,000 in additional funding. More importantly, I recently injected stem cells, based on the technology we worked on, into a paralyzed patient who has now regained use of his hands. This is the essence of what BRPF has done. They have provided the seed funding for research that has helped researchers like us develop concepts, generate treatments, and get a young man who was paralyzed from the neck down to be able to use his hands." - Shekar N Kurpad MD PhD ,Sanford J Larson Professor, Chairman, Department of Neurological Surgery ,Co-Director, Center for Neurotrauma Researh, Director, Neuroscience Service Line Froedtert Health and The Medical College of Wisconsin
These life-altering awards are only possible through the never-ending dedication, event attendance and support of the many BRPF friends, volunteers, and donors like yourself. None of this would be attainable without your generous support. You continue to give hope to thousands of people affected by paralysis that a cure is not only possible, but within reach.
Research Grants
We believe that a cure for paralysis is possible. We award research grants every year to some of the brightest minds and best research facilities in the United States. A cure will most likely not come from one idea or one source, but result from a collaboration of efforts. Consequently, we provide pilot funding for ideas that otherwise may not be explored. With strong relationships with the Medical College of Wisconsin, we work hard at making sure our funds get to those researchers and ideas most deserving. Help from generous supporters can guarantee that we keep researchers focused on a cure for paralysis.
Charitable Grants
We find it very important to help individuals suffering from the devastating affects of a spinal cord injury. The financial costs associated with spinal cord injuries are extreme and many times as crippling as the injury itself. In an effort to provide some assistance, we have established charitable grants which are awarded to individuals. These grants help pay for items such as van modifications, wheelchairs and ramps.
Scholarships
Many people suffering from neurological disorders also desire desperately to go back to school. Consequently, we award scholarships both for the spring and fall semesters to individuals that are either suffering from a neurological disorder or have parents that suffer from a neurological disorder. We are elated to see people overcome very tough situations to be productive and important members of our society.
Thank you for your support.
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