Next Steps of O'Connor Foundation

03/31/2026

03/19/2026

This is more than a story… it’s strength, resilience, and a fight that millions face every day. 💛

Mia Shideler’s journey with MS is a reminder that behind every diagnosis is a life still full of purpose, courage, and hope. Let’s share her story, raise awareness, and stand together this MS Awareness Month.

Because no one should fight alone. Share this to spread awareness about one the most misunderstood diseases.

03/04/2026

Trevor Hayden absolutely slayed the Little Rock Marathon course, rocking his Game of Thrones race kit and finishing in a blazing 2:44:40! 👑🔥

Even after facing mechanical challenges from mile 13, he pushed through with the strength, grit, and determination that define him.

As an athlete with a C7 spinal cord injury, Trevor continues to rewrite what’s possible and inspire everyone around him.

Boston awaits… and the Next Steps team remembers. 🏁

12/24/2025

12/02/2025

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09/26/2025

Congratulations to Trevor Hayden on his Boston Qualifying Air Force Marathon performance! Crushing his Goals! Goals Set - Goals Met! NEXT STEPS - CRUSH THE BOSTON COURSE!

08/21/2025

Thank you to Cheryl Angelelli and New Mobility Magazine for the feature article on the Onward ARC -EX transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation device and it's impact for persons with SCI. https://newmobility.com/arc-ex-transcutaneous-stimulation-device-delivers-real-world-results/

Transcutaneous stimulation is starting to hit physical therapy clinics as a way to improve motor function in people with incomplete spinal cord injuries. Cheryl Angelelli tries it herself and talks…

07/25/2025

Today we celebrate the birthday of our incredible founder, Jon O'Connor. Jon was a fiece supportor of spinal cord reserch and services, not becuase he reaped the benefit, but because he saw the value and benefit for others. Jon was an incredible agent for change of the status quo. We will share these words of his to keep his spirit in our midst. "Happiness is when you think what you say and what you do is in harmony - To have wealth is to create value in others." ~Jon O'Connor

07/25/2025

Best Applesauce Ever! This accomplishment brought to you by Bari, Next Steps Chicago & Onward Medical ARC-Ex transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation. After 13 years, Bari has recovered enough movement to feed herself! So Proud of her ongoing hardwork and dedication.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mother's out there. We are grateful for their tireless support, encouragement, and daily miracles they pull off for us. Mothers can turn our frowns upside down, our messes into masterpieces and our meltdowns into serenities. Mothers are our MVP's!!!

04/13/2025

In honor of World Parkinson's Day, Mary Jones, PT from Next Steps and Alyssa Barbaro, OT from Strolll Augmented Realty system, had the pleasure to speak about Balance and Fall Prevention, and demonstrate the Innovative STROLLL system for Gait and Balance interventions to benefit people with Parkinson's Disease.