"Racing to Cure Paralysis!" Fundraising and Motivational Programs

The Mission of the NextSteps Foundation

The NextSteps Foundation, a philanthropic organization, was established in 1996 as a non-profit, 501-C3 foundation, in hopes of raising the badly needed funds for paralysis research and to improve the quality of life for those with daily challenge.

"Our aim is to help in the fight for the prevention, treatment and cure of paralysis through dedicated research" says NextSteps director, Patrick Rummerfield.

Fundraising Programs Offered

If your corporation or business is looking to inspire your employees, to establish new attitude directions, launch a new campaign or introduce new products, then the inspiration story of Patrick Rummerfield should be an essential part of your campaign.

Why? Because Mr. Rummerfield is the world's first fully-recovered quadriplegic!

Injured in a alcohol-related car crash in 1974, Patrick Rummerfield's spine suffered four crushed cervical vertebras. Doctors saw little chance for survival, predicting death within 72 hours.

With his extraordinary self will, positive attitude and spiritual guidance, he beat Death's hand-and even more. Enduring seventeen years of intense physical therapy, he was functioning with almost complete normalcy, earning the distinction as the world's only fully-recovered spinal cord injury quadriplegic.

This determination to "never give up" became the cornerstone of his new life. When challenged to learn to run again, he began an incredible 17 year struggle to re-learn to run! He fulfilled that goal in an extraordinary way-by participating in one of the most grueling physical events held worldwide - The IronMan Triathlon of Hawaii.

Rummerfield provides a very unique view of life-from complete despair to his 17-year struggle to run again. His life-story is incredible, inspiring your employees to adopt his attitude of "never give up".

The NextSteps Foundation Connection

Proceeds of Rummerfield's speaking engagements will be used in funding research and seeking improvement for paralysis. Your decision to utilize the many talents and stories of the world's only fully-recovered quadriplegic will contribute to this worthy cause.

Additionally, speaking engagements and other promotions are tax benefits to your corporation and organization.

Please contact NextSteps Foundation to discuss how he can be part of your team.