The Todd Crawford Foundation was started with the purpose of raising money and awareness for spinal cord injury (SCI) research. We have raised over $60,000 with help from our supporters.

I was injured in August of 2002. In the years between my injury and the creation of the Foundation I received a tremendous amount of support from my family and friends. Much of the support came in the form of money raised through various fund raisers. I have been able to accomplish many things since then because of this support. I am extremely grateful. Now I want to use the momentum of this support and direct it towards research on SCI. This research is immensely important to me and millions of others around the world.

It is estimated that there are 450,000 people living with SCI just in the United States. These types of injuries were once considered permanent. However, recent advances in neuroscience have completely overturned the once hopeless view on functional recovery. Science is discovering new spinal cord repair methods that may one day completely repair damage caused by SCI.

One research group that has contributed tremendously to this advancement is the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC) located here in Louisville. Since we believe so adamantly in the KSCIRC, we will direct much of our efforts to support their research. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations and entry fees are tax deductible.

We are planning to host two annual events and possibly a third event that may change from year to year. We will compose an extensive email list in order to keep our supporters informed of these events as well as their results. This website will also be an evolving resource for those who wish to use it. We will offer the latest news on SCI research, an information section, and useful links. Please stay involved and thanks for the support!

-Todd J. Crawford