Impact Stories

On January 16, 2013, Jack Trottier experienced a spinal cord injury while snowboarding. The burst fracture of his C6 vertebrae caused paralysis from the chest down. After emergency surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, Jack spent 9 days in intensive care to stabilize his spine and autonomic functions. He then traveled to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta for 13 weeks of intense rehabilitation. Jack subsequently returned home and began his senior year of High School in Tyngsboro, MA that fall. After graduation, Jack enrolled at UMASS-Lowell to earn a degree in…

Brentwood, TN (May 2, 2023) The Numotion Foundation announced a third round of emergency relief funds intended to provide assistance to those living with mobility-related disabilities who have been impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The $20,000 contribution was distributed to The Chernivtsi Regional Organization of People with Disabilities (CROPD). CROPD is a member organization of National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine (NAPD) and is identified as an NGO run by and focused on serving those living with mobility-related disabilities. This contribution, in addition to the $80,000…

The Numotion Foundation continued its support of Fractured Atlas and the Opulent Mobility art installation in 2022. A. Laura Brody, a professional costume maker & designer, originally developed the exhibit and shared the following impact story: Opulent Mobility is an annual exhibit that asks artist to re-imagine disability as opulent and powerful. Participating artists in Opulent Mobility 2022 are A. Laura Brody, Kat Chudy, Katlin Combs, Kellie Gillespie, ju90, Bronte Grimm, Ash Hagerstrand, David Isakson, Judith Klausner, Ellen Mansfield, Lisa Merida-Paytes, Katherine Sherwood, Annelies Slabbynck, Misty Stokes, and Rachel Ungerer.…

In late 2022, the Numotion Foundation provided support to AXIS Dance Company whose mission is to collaborate with “disabled and non-disabled artists to create world-class productions that challenge perceptions of dance and disability.” Nadia Adame, Artistic Director & Choreographer at AXIS recently provided the following impact story: Led by Artistic Director Nadia Adame and Managing Director Danae Rees, AXIS is one of the nation’s most acclaimed ensembles of disabled and non-disabled performers. AXIS was founded in 1987 and creates world-class productions that challenge perceptions and redefine dance and disability.The Bay…

The Numotion Foundation recently provided funding to BlazeSports America in support of their adaptive athletics programs. Following a successful and highly impactful year of programming in 2022, Daniel Degraffenreid, Development Manager provided the following impact story: BlazeSports America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed as the legacy organization of the 1996 Paralympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia. For 25 years, our mission has been to change the lives of youth and veterans with physical disabilities through adaptive sport and recreation. Last summer the Numotion Foundation supported the 2nd Annual Peachtree…

In 2022, the Numotion Foundation continued its support of BACKBONES, an organization dedicated to connecting people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their families with others living with similar injuries and interests. BACKBONE’s Executive Director, Reveca Torres, shared the following summary of how funding from the Numotion Foundation helped continue their programming during a challenging time: “During the COVID19 pandemic, the disability community has been faced with new challenges in regard to their ability to participate in events and programming as well as simply receiving basic essential care and information.…

The Numotion Foundation recently provided support to Gaylord Specialty Healthcare’s “Gaylord Gauntlet,” a 5k obstacle race to benefit adaptive athletes and the Gaylord Sports Association. Following the event, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare’s Assistant Director of Events & Donor Relations, Katelyn Muolo provided the following impact story. Robert Sanchas of Rhode Island has never been one to turn down a challenge. A freak bungee cord accident while serving in the Army left Sanchas legally blind. The cord not only hit his eye, but also caused him to fall backwards and hit his…

In September of this year, the Numotion Foundation was proud to provide a contribution to the National Ability Center (NAC) in support of their mission. Katie Cook, Grants and Development Manager for NAC recently shared the following story as an example of how funds received impact program participants in the communities they serve. “National Ability Center participant Ping Ping is an exemplary individual that embodies the organization’s mission; to empower individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation, and educational programs. Born with spina…

The Numotion Foundation recently provided support to the Disability EmpowHer Network, an organization whose mission is to “connect, motivate, and guide disabled girls and women to grow, learn, and develop to their highest potential and have the confidence to lead.” Recognizing that girls living with disabilities have significantly lower high school graduation rates and higher unemployment rates than their nondisabled peers, Disability EmpowHer Network empowers girls and young women with disabilities through mentoring and transformational learning experiences. Disability EmpowHer Network’s programs include EmpowHer Camp, an immersive experience designed for girls…

In July 2022, the Numotion Foundation provided sponsorship to support the Children’s Hospital Colorado Courage Classic Bicycle Tour, and the Adaptive Recreation for Childhood Health (ARCH) program.  The ARCH program is a part of the Rehabilitation and Therapy Service Line at Children’s Hospital Colorado. ARCH provides year-round recreational resources and programs for kids and young adults living with a variety of physical and medical conditions including cancer, amputations, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, head and spinal cord injuries, and other orthopedic conditions.  By focusing on individual abilities, this program seeks to help kids…