May 7th – Motorcyle Run for Eric LeGrand

[JetNation]

A motorcycle run will be held as a fundraiser for Eric LeGrand on Saturday, May 7th around the Central New Jersey area.  Eric is the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed from the neck down in a game against Army.The cost is $25 for riders and $15 for passengers, and includes food,live music, and a police escort.

For more information, call 732-754-4433, email eeismont@comcast.net, or go to www.ericlegrandpatriotsaintfoundation.com.

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[Maxman]

Tyson thanks for posting this! It sounds like he is doing a little better these days which is good to hear. Hopefully the progress continues and the news gets better and better!

[JoeC36]

5K Walk to Benefit Eric LeGrand Believe Fund

Set for June 4th

“A Walk to Believe” - a 5k walk for the Eric LeGrand Believe Fund - will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Rutgers Stadium. All of the proceeds for this event will benefit the Eric LeGrand Believe Fund, a fund created to support Eric and his family to aide in his recovery.

“A Walk to Believe” is an all volunteer registered New Jersey non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds for this worthy cause.

Registration for the event can be for either individuals or teams and can be done online or via mail. Prizes will be awarded to the first place individual and first place team in the event.

For more information about “A Walk to Believe”, visit www.awalktobelieve.org.

Fifth Annual Greg Schiano Charity Golf Classic

Set for June 20th

The fifth annual Greg Schiano Charity Golf Classic will be held Monday, June 20 at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster Township, N.J. The event benefits the Eric LeGrand Believe Fund and Athletes in Action.

Last year, the event raised $60,000 and more than $250,000 has been donated since the event began.

This year’s event features a round of golf, a photo for every golfer with Coach Schiano, a $100 Nike Gift Card, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner along with select prizes and awards for the participants. The Nike Gift Card can be utilized at the Nike Tent on the premises the day of the event.

To secure your spot in the Greg Schiano Charity Golf Classic, download registration form or call 732 326 5245.

[JoeC36]

Tyson thanks for posting this! It sounds like he is doing a little better these days which is good to hear. Hopefully the progress continues and the news gets better and better!

Max, i hope you dont mind i had an email with these two other events and i felt they belonged right here in this thread.

[Maxman]

Max, i hope you dont mind i had an email with these two other events and i felt they belonged right here in this thread.

Dude cmon man. Look at this cause. Of course we are fine with you posting that.

Thank you!!!

[4HCrew]

Tyson thanks for posting this! It sounds like he is doing a little better these days which is good to hear. Hopefully the progress continues and the news gets better and better!

no prob Phil..it is incredible to see the amount of support that is being generated for Eric..a very tight knit group at Rutgers

[faba]

He is a determined young man- great to see Rutgers community helping out

[JiFtheOracle]

Cool event. I hope its super successful.

I have a niece who was paralyzed in a car accident when she was 18 coming home from a High School Graduation party, driver walked away with bumps and bruises. She was originally considered to be a C-7 quadriplegic. With hard work, determination and the right attitude, she's now gained movement in her shoulders and is able to bend almost all the way down the waist. She's still consider a quadri, but has the movement of a para and is able to use her arms to wheel her chair on her own. Huge accomplishment and a monster stride to gaining the independence that people with these injuries seek to obtain.

You cant tell my niece she will never walk again. Which is another big step from when the injury originally took place and she had the thoughts of rather being dead. She's an inspiration. I wear a daily bracelet that says, "Help Amanda Walk", to remind me of how fortunate we are and the simple things we take for granted. Its amazing what can happen in the face of tragedy. My family started a rehabilitation center for folks with these injuries in Orlando, FL. The only Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Center in all of Central Florida. Unfortunately, its thriving. Which just shows the number of people affected by spinal cord injuries. The center provides a place for members to work as often as they'd like to make steps toward living and independent life...and eventually, walk again. Hopefully, there will be advances in Stem Cell Research during her life time, which unfortunately, this country doesnt not perform enough of...its sad how little money is dedicated to people with these injuries. I'll give Obama credit, which I dont do much of, he did lift the ban we had for this type of research, so hopefully we will see some focus from our scientist and doctors.

There are stories of people walking again. Dennis Byrd is an example we all know so well. With hard work and the right attitude, its possible. I truly believe that and I wish the best to Eric LeGrand. Being sensitive to the situation, I've followed the story and I've heard he's gained some feeling in areas and making big strides. Its great to hear.