Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

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One in fifty Americans is now living with some form of paralysis. Each of us is only a degree or two separated from somebody who is affected by paralysis. They are people, like you and me, trying to earn a living, raise kids, and pursue happiness in all its forms. We assure you, each one is more than a statistic and not defined by a wheelchair.

We're working as a community to raise $1,275,000 -- one dollar for every person who is affected by spinal cord injury. Cures are within our reach if we have the resources we need. We are all in this together!

Meet some of the people affected by paralysis -- fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters. Caregivers, researchers, even Superman fans.

At last week's A Magical Evening Gala in New York City many of the Reeve Foundation's long-time friends wanted to say thanks to supporters like you who weren't able to join us.

As Christopher Reeve's daughter Alexandra Reeve Givens explains, "You are the reason dreams come true," for so many people living with spinal cord injury.

Please take just two minutes to view what Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jane Krakowski, Caroline Rhea, Paul Teutal, Sr. with American Choppers on TLC, and others who care as much as you do about finding cures, want to say to you.

Please also share this short video with others in the paralysis community.

By all of us working together, we can find the care and cures those living with spinal cord injury need. I deeply thank you for all you do.

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Connection to Our Cause
1. I had/have a condition 63%
2. A Friend/Family has a condition 22%
3. I want to show my support 10%
4. I am a Professional Caregiver 3%
5. I am a scientist/researcher 2%

Locations
1. USA 85%
2. Canada 4%
3. UK 2%
4. Australia 1%
5. South Africa 0%
6. Other 8%

Conditions
1. Spinal Cord Injury/SCI 22%
2. Quadriplegia incomplete 8%
3. Paraplegia complete 7%
4. Quadriplegia complete 7%
5. Traumatic Brain Injury/TBI 7%
6. Other 49%

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Prevalence

 Approximately 1.9% of the U.S. population, or some 5,596,000 people, reported some form of paralysis
based on the functional definition used in the survey.

 Approximately 0.4% of the U.S. population or some 1,275,000 people reported being paralyzed due
to a spinal cord injury.

Causes of Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury

 The leading cause of paralysis was stroke (29%), followed by spinal cord injury (23%) and multiple
sclerosis (17%).

 Various types of accidents accounted for the great majority of spinal cord injuries.
Degree of Difficulty in Moving

 36% of those who reported being paralyzed said they had "a lot of difficulty" in moving; 29% said
"some difficulty"; 17% said "a little difficulty"; and 16% said they were "completely unable to move."

 35% of those who reported being paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury said they had "a lot of difficulty"
in moving; 29% percent said they had "some difficulty"; 20% said they had "a little difficulty"; and 13%
were "completely unable" to move.

For more information, see Paralysis Facts & Figures

Matthew Reeve, 29, the son of Christopher Reeve, is running the marathon this year. "As a first time runner, I do not underestimate the challenge that lies ahead," said Reeve. "But I am motivated to do the training, to run, and to cross that finish line by the millions of people living with spinal cord injury who struggle daily with considerable challenges."

Help Support Mathew Reeve HERE!