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NSCIA Honored As Best Organization!
Published: July, 2003 In
a July 22, Chicago gala styled after the Academy Awards; the
National Spinal Cord
Injury Association (NSCIA) received
the Jim Mullen Foundation’s prestigious award for Best
Organization from Marlee Matlin and Mike Ditka.. NSCIA, founded
in 1948, is
the nation's oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated
to improving the quality of life for the hundreds of thousands
of Americans living with the results of spinal cord injury and
disease (SCI/D) and their families. This number grows by thirty
newly injured people each day.
The New Freedom Awards highlight individuals and organizations
that have contributed the most so that people with disabilities
can lead productive, integrated lives
in the community. The awards, named for President Bush’s New Freedom
Initiative programs are richly sponsored and supported. President Bush sent
a written statement of endorsement and congratulations. |
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“ What the Academy Awards has done for the film and entertainment industry,
the New Freedom Awards is doing for people who have a disability, “ stated
Jim Mullen. Mullen is the former Chicago Police hero who sustained a spinal cord
injury in the line of duty and is now a newscaster at Chicago’s CBS affiliate.
His Foundation encourages innovative approaches to increase independence and
access to the social and economic life of the community for the 54 million
disabled Americans.
“ We are thrilled that NSCIA won this award,” stated NSCIA’s
Executive Director, Marcie Roth. “The Jim Mullen Foundation understands
our mission – to provide the tools and resources that allow people with
spinal cord injuries and diseases (SCI/D) to live full and productive lives.
Our organization was recognized for programs and services like our Resource Center
and Peer Support Network that help those with disabilities, as well as professionals
and the general public, to find solutions and support. This award is a wonderful
tribute to the staff, chapters and board of directors who work together to serve
the approximately 400,000 people living with SCI/D,” Roth continued. |
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