Smiles on CP Funding
Our Funding Focus
Our Research focus for Cerebral Palsy is CURE. Plainly speaking, Cerebral Palsy is a brain injury. We believe a Cure – identifying ways to repair the brain injury – maximizes the dollars we raise to help those that are affected with Cerebral Palsy. Our funding strategy for CP also includes targeted research on CP cause analysis, to better identify ways to correct or reverse those causes. While we acknowledge the importance of assistive technologies and more global research on premature birth, we are committed to our extremely tight focus as the best solution for current and future children and adults impacted by CP. Please note no Grants will be released in 2007 as we focus on fundraising activities.
Funding Requests
Please note we will not release any grants in 2007, as we focus on fund raising activities. We would, however, be interested in ongoing research projects that fit into the strategy of Smiles from Nicholas on CP. Please contact us with details on grant request submissions, as well as our RFI process.
How Can I Help?
If you’d like to get involved, We have several ways for you to do that:
Donate Generously
Donate Generously to the Smiles from Nicholas Foundation. You can do this by printing out the donation form, or online through our online credit card donation option.
Volunteer
Volunteer for the Smiles from Nicholas Foundation. We all have something we are good at, and we can put your skills to use for a great cause. Please visit our volunteer posting section, or contact us directly for more information.
Sponsor an Event
Sponsor a Smiles from Nicholas Fundraising event. We’ve made it as easy as possible for you to sponsor an event. There are countless options, please visit our Fundraising section, or contact us directly for more information.
About the Foundation
The Smiles from Nicholas Foundation was started in remembrance of Nicholas Rydzynski, and his struggles with Cerebral Palsy and Pediatric Cancer. In his 4 short years, Nicholas endured so much, but endured with dignity, grace, courage and persistence that any would envy. His struggle ended on September 11th, 2006, after a 4 year struggle with Cerebral Palsy, and a 10 month battle with Neuroblastoma (Pediatric Cancer). more info
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