What’s New at CORE – September 2025
Sep 5, 2025
What's New at CORE: September 2025
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month 2025
September is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month, and at CORE Foundation we’re proud to continue our mission of helping individuals living with paralysis and neurological conditions. Since our founding, CORE has supported thousands of clients, with spinal cord injuries remaining the largest population we serve.
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the SCI community with awareness events, fundraising, and ways for YOU to get involved.
SCI Awareness Month Fundraiser: Ribbon Up for Recovery
Throughout September, we’re hosting our annual Ribbon Up for Recovery Fundraiser to raise awareness and support for spinal cord injury recovery. By purchasing an SCI ribbon, making a donation, or sharing our campaign on social media, you’re helping us move closer to a world of Moving Beyond Paralysis Together.
Our Goal: $2,000,000 for the CORE Foundation Endowment Campaign
Raised So Far: Over $66,000 thanks to our amazing community!
Every contribution—no matter how small—creates lasting impact for those living with SCI and paralysis.
Donate or Buy Your SCI Awareness Ribbon Today!
Celebrate CORE’s 14-Year Anniversary
Last month we celebrated 14 years of CORE Foundation with the launch of our Moving Beyond Paralysis Together Endowment Campaign. This initiative will ensure CORE can continue to provide cutting-edge neurorehabilitation, adaptive fitness, and community support for years to come.
Upcoming Events at CORE
We love to bring our community together through fun, fitness, and celebration! Mark your calendars for our upcoming 2025 events:
🎃 Halloween Fun at CORE: Oct. 13–31
👻 CORE Halloween Party: Sat. Oct. 25
🦃 Turkey Tuesday: Tues., Nov. 25
🎄 CORE Holiday Party: Sat., Dec. 14
And don’t forget—registration is open for the Reindeer Roll & Run 5k, our annual fundraiser supporting recovery scholarships!
CORE Fun & Community Highlights
Spirit Week Winners: Congrats to Luke, Malerie/Lucy, Hayden, Stephanie M., and Dana for their standout outfits!
Art & Apps Night: A creative evening of painting, appetizers, and community fun.
We’re just getting started—stay tuned for more community events this fall.
Welcome to the CORE Team
We’re excited to officially welcome Kiley & Quincy (alumni of our Summer 2025 Internship Class) as our newest Neuro-Exercise Assistants!
CORE C.H.A.M.P.s
This month’s CORE C.H.A.M.P. is Dana! Dana really puts her all into planning fantastic events for our clients, like Kid’s Camp, Spirit Week, and Art & Apps. It’s not just events she pours her heart and soul into though. She goes above and beyond to be a resource for all of our clients, helping out in whatever way she can.
As this month’s C.H.A.M.P., Dana has selected Melissa V.! Melissa celebrated 10 years of Moving Beyond Paralysis this year and has been a shining example of how consistency is key in maintaining your body post injury. She also is a FIT Class Queen! And, she is an amazing advocate in our community and never misses an opportunity to educate others about SCI life/CORE. Thanks for all you do, Melissa!