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Title: The Spastic Paralysis Research Foundation


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The Spastic Paralysis Research Foundation
  • Our Finest Project

Presented By The Illinois Eastern Iowa
District of Circle K International
2
What is Spastic Paralysis?
  • A condition in which there is poor control over
    the muscles.
  • Results from damage to the Central Nervous System
    (CNS).
  • The Central Nervous System contains the brain and
    spinal cord, which control your entire body.

3
When does Spastic Paralysis occur?
  • Before birth, while the child is still in the
    mothers womb.
  • After birth from other causes such as those
    listed on the next slide

4
What causes Spastic Paralysis?
  • Trauma / Injury to the brain
  • Trauma / Injury to the spinal cord
  • Infections such as Meningitis
  • Strokes
  • Skull Fractures
  • Head Trauma

5
What problems arise from Spastic Paralysis?
  • There are many different problems that can
    develop from Spastic Paralysis.
  • A minor problem could be a slight speech
    impediment
  • A major problem could be a person who has lost
    all control over his or her muscles, making
    walking impossible.
  • All people with Spastic Paralysis will have
    different problems and the severity of the
    problems will depend on what part of the brain or
    spinal cord is damaged, and how damaged it is.

6
The Spastic Paralysis Research Foundation
  • Has been the main fundraising focus of the I-I
    District K-Family for over 55 years!
  • The foundation gives out research grants that are
    usually five-year commitments, voted on by
    Kiwanis Spastic Paralysis Research Foundation.
  • The SPRF board includes six Kiwanis members, one
    Key Club member, and one member from Circle-K.

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What is being done to cure Spastic Paralysis?
  • As of right now, there is no cure for Spastic
    Paralysis.
  • There are researchers out there that are working
    every day to find a cure, but research costs
    money. (Thats where we come in!)
  • Numerous doctors and medical facilities are
    currently working on ways of detecting the early
    signs of Spastic Paralysis in prenatal babies.
  • They are also researching ways to help those who
    have complications associated with Spastic
    Paralysis.

8
What is currently being done? Continued
  • With the new information that is being learned
    about Spastic Paralysis, doctors and researchers
    are able to learn more about the Central Nervous
    System.
  • Along with the medical work being done, there are
    also many other things being done.
  • Fundraising from Kiwanis, Circle K, Key Club
    help researchers to continue their work.
  • Each year the I-I District undertakes the SPRF as
    their biggest fundraising focus.
  • Without the support of the I-I District the SPRF
    probably would not continue because of lack of
    funding to continue research.

9
Some History
  • Since 1952 SPRF has been the main focus of the
    I-I District.
  • Over the years, the I-I District of CKI has
    raised more than 50,000 for the Foundation.
  • With the money raised the I-I District was able
    to create a CD-ROM called Atlas of the Brain
    from the book Atlas of the Brain, which is used
    by researchers and medical facilities all over
    the world.
  • With the hours of fundraising that Circle-Kers
    and other members of the I-I K-Family do every
    year, they have helped raise awareness about
    Spastic Paralysis not only in their communities
    but across the globe!
  • Each year clubs and divisions raise money through
    different fundraisers, from selling candy to
    bowl-a-thons.

10
A Few Fundraising Examples
  • Below is a list of a few fundraisers that have
    been, or
  • are being done for Spastic Paralysis.
  • Pie a Board Member
  • Penny War
  • Pizza Night
  • Dance Marathon
  • Happy/Sad Cans
  • Bracelet Sales
  • HOLIDAY EMBRACE!!!
  • And Many More

11
Things to Know and Remember
  • That research still, and will always cost money.
  • There is still a ton of research to be done to
    help those afflicted with Spastic Paralysis.
  • We are the only district in the entire
    organization of Kiwanis, Circle K, Key Club
    that has a district project that all three levels
    of our district K-Family participate in.
  • Every little bit counts, if your club can only
    raise 100, that is a great contribution. It can
    and will make a difference for the Spastic
    Paralysis Research Foundation.

12
Luis V. Amador Medallion Award
  • In 1992 the I-I District created this award.
  • The award honors contributions of our Medical
    Director and allows a Divisional Council to
    extend special recognition to an individual who
    has demonstrated outstanding service within his
    or her community.
  • A contribution of 500 is made to the endowment
    fund of the Spastic Paralysis Research Foundation
    in the name of the recipient when they receive
    the award.

13
Meet some of our researchers...
  • Below is some of the researchers working hard on
    finding a cure for Spastic Paralysis
  • Dr. Luis V. Amador
  • Dr. William Greenough
  • Dr. Janet Rowley
  • Dr. T.S. Parks
  • Dr. David O. McLone
  • Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis
  • Dr. Andrew Morgan

Dr. Antonio R. Damasio Dr. Thomas Woolsey Dr.
Elliott J. Roth Dr. Rodger J. Elbie Dr. Stephanie
Ceman Dr. Michael Pranzatelli
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For more information please visit
  • I-I District Kiwanis Family
  • www.iidistrict.org

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