I’m thrilled to be participating in 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a fundraiser supporting Unite 2 Fight Paralysis! This charity aims to cure paralysis by researching spinal cord injuries. Every donation—big or small—matters!
Here's how you can help:
Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!
Thank you for standing by me in this effort. Your support means the world to me!
What is the Cure - Defining the Vision
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis uses the tagline, “Voice of the Cure”. What does the word “cure” mean to us? Our vision of a cure includes:
Restoration of one’s fully functional and healthy body, including relief from pain and spasms, return of bowel, bladder and sexual function, and recovery of normal sensation in addition to motor control. Once cured a person should be able to live independently, free of assistive devices, caregivers, catheters, etc.
Belief that curative therapies will come in stages, and support for advancing research into each stage as it becomes more promising.
Understanding that recovery will come through combinations of therapies that may vary just as much as the nature of spinal cord injuries. To this end we promote and support collaborations amongst scientists, investors, advocates, clinicians, and regulatory agencies.
Commitment over the long term to successive stages of recovery by helping to build the capacity necessary to optimize that recovery while refusing to be satisfied until all bodily functions are restored.