Facing a new spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D) is a life-changing moment, and no one should have to navigate it alone. Our New Beginning Backpack program provides the support, essential tools, and roadmap needed for the journey ahead.

Each backpack is more than just a gift—it’s a curated toolkit filled with peer-led resources, recovery essentials, and the collective wisdom of a community that understands the road to recovery. Your sponsorship provides support to individuals immediately following an injury, bridging the critical gap between clinical care and a successful life at home.

The Impact of Your Gift

Your sponsorship delivers the information needed to navigate life after injury. From expert guidance on mobility and medical equipment to navigating healthcare and disability benefits, your gift empowers independence, while creating clear paths to employment, travel, and an active lifestyle.

Sponsor a Backpack

We partner with a network of clinical and community leaders to ensure our New Beginning Backpacks reach those who need them most:
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• Provided to individuals following a new injury
• Distributed by our member hospitals and rehabilitation facilities.
• Available through our nationwide family of affiliated chapters.
• Accessible via our peer support groups and local SCI/D organizations.
• Look for us at regional SCI/D meetings and community events.