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Restoring lives and providing hope to individuals with spinal cord injuries

12/27/2025

“Freedom looks different for everyone. For Jason, it looks like rolling through the city with ease. 💪💙
With support from the Ian Burkhart Foundation’s grant program, Jason received a FireFly attachment for his wheelchair. Now he can zip to the store, commute outdoors, and navigate the city without relying on van parking or extra help.
✨ “The FireFly attachment has brought enormous joy and utility to my life. The IBF provides amazing opportunities for people with SCI to improve their quality of life.” — Jason B.
Learn more about how our grants empower independence after spinal cord injury: ianburkhartfoundation.org
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12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is here, and your support can open real doors for people living with spinal cord injuries.

At the Ian Burkhart Foundation, we fund equipment, independence tools, and career support that help people move forward. Matt, one of our recent grant recipients, put it best: “The shower chair has made my daily routine much more smooth and tolerable. I can now look forward to having a comfortable morning routine for years to come.”

Make a gift and learn more here. - https://mailchi.mp/1f7cdbd13ca8/support-ibf-on-giving-tuesday-20675643

10/15/2025

Grant Applications Are Now Open!
The Ian Burkhart Foundation is proud to support people with spinal cord injuries in gaining more freedom and independence. Whether it’s through a new power chair, adaptive mobility device, or accessible equipment that makes daily life safer and easier.

Heidi, Jason, and Cody are just a few of our past recipients who’ve turned these opportunities into life-changing experiences.

👉 Learn more and apply at - https://mailchi.mp/b65d256d8735/grant-applications-au25

08/11/2025

🚨 Last Chance! 🚨
Only 2 days left to get your tickets for Chippin’ Away at Spinal Cord Injury!

📅 Aug 21 | ⏰ 6–9 PM | 📍 Topgolf Columbus

Golf, food, drinks, community — all benefiting the Ian Burkhart Foundation’s grant program for people with spinal cord injuries.

🎟️ Get your spot before ticket sales close!
👉 Buy Tickets Now

https://www.ianburkhartfoundation.org/golf

08/04/2025

Tee up for a great cause! ⛳ Join the Ian Burkhart Foundation for "Chippin' Away at Spinal Cord Injury" at Topgolf Columbus on August 21st. Help us provide tools for independence and have a blast doing it! Get your tickets now before they sell out. Link to tickets- https://www.ianburkhartfoundation.org/golf

07/01/2025

⛳ Join us at CHIPPIN’ AWAY at SCI - Our Signature Fundraiser is Back! - https://www.ianburkhartfoundation.org/golf

03/16/2025

IBF Grant Applications Are OPEN! - https://mailchi.mp/097cbe314232/help-us-help-others-with-our-grant-program-20672662

12/26/2024

🎄 As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, we’re reflecting on another year of the incredible strength of our community.

To all our supporters, researchers, volunteers, and especially those living with paralysis and their families - thank you for being part of our journey toward restoring movement and independence. Your hope and determination inspire us every day.

Wishing you peace, joy and new possibilities in 2025!

12/03/2024

Support IBF on Giving Tuesday - https://mailchi.mp/c5a5b7fe370e/ibf-gt24

11/22/2024

🌟 “It’s been a dream to have a consistent pathway – now known as the expressway – making our yard safer and giving me more independence.” 🌟

We’re proud to have supported Rose with a grant to create an accessible pathway on her farm, helping her navigate rough terrain and gain greater independence. Together, we’re breaking barriers and building brighter futures! 💛

09/11/2024

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

Spinal Cord Injuries:
The spinal cord is like a highway that carries messages between the brain and the body. When someone has a spinal cord injury (SCI), it interrupts these messages, affecting movement, sensation, or both below the injury site.

THE LEVELS:
- CERVICAL: Affects the head, neck, and shoulders.
- THORACIC: Impacts the upper chest, mid-back, and abdominal muscles.
- LUMBAR: Affects the hips and legs.
- SACRAL: Influences the hips, thighs, buttocks, and pelvic organs.

How much an SCI affects a person depends on where the injury is and how severe it is. For example, I have a C4/5 injury, which means everything below that point is affected.

PARAPLEGIA vs. TETRAPLEGIA:
- Paraplegia: Loss of movement and/or feeling in both legs, and sometimes part of the lower abdomen.
- Tetraplegia(QUADRIPLEGIA): Affects all four limbs, and sometimes parts of the chest, abdomen, and back. Both are types of paralysis caused by damage to the spinal cord.

DID YOU KNOW?
- Common causes of SCI include car accidents, falls, gunshots, sports injuries, and complications from surgery.
- Over 15.4 million people worldwide live with a spinal cord injury.
- Unlike other parts of the body, the spinal cord can’t heal itself, so damage is usually permanent.
- The amount of recovery after SCI varies widely from person to person.

09/02/2024

September is a month dedicated to bringing awareness to spinal cord injuries and celebrating those living with these conditions. To learn more about SCI, check out our resource center on our website to learn more.

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850 Twin Rivers Drive #1691
Columbus, OH
43216

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http://Ianburkhartfoundation.org/

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