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Darrell Gwynn Foundation
4850 SW 52nd. St.
Davie, FL 33314
954-792-7223 x112
Mission
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation exists to provide Awareness, Prevention, Support and Ultimately A Cure For Paralysis. To expedite specific cures, the Foundation assists in the funding of targeted research.
The Foundation is also dedicated to injury prevention, with special emphasis on programs targeting children.
The Foundation helps improve the quality of life for those already afflicted with injury or illness, by providing necessary equipment or special services.
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation is a Certified non-profit 501c3 Agency
History
In 1990, Darrell Gwynn was at the height of his career as a professional race car driver. Then, on a test run in England, an accident -- a freak one by racing standards -- left him paralyzed with a devastating spinal cord injury.
Initially, there was concern if Darrell would even survive his injuries at all. He careened from one medical crisis to another, taking his family and loved ones along on that same wrenching, emotional roller-coaster ride. Then, when the imminent dangers had passed, Darrell arrived at the forefront of living life in the wake of a paralyzing spinal cord injury.
Ironically, less than six months earlier Darrell had chosen The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis as his personal charity, and he had already begun assisting them in raising funding for spinal cord injury research. Darrell Gwynn clearly recalls personally placing their logos on his race car, never then dreaming that within a few short months his future would be in their hands.
A number of years have passed since the fateful day Darrell was paralyzed. In that time, his compassion for victims of spinal cord injuries, and respect for the families and friends of those standing behind them has grown immeasurably. Darrell has learned that hope, encouragement and determination aided by education, are among the keys in creating a meaningful, satisfying life despite physical obstacles.
Darrell Gwynn feels lucky. He has a wonderful family and an amazing collection of friends and business associates who share in his commitment to build a better future for those with spinal cord injuries and other central nervous system disorders. Significantly, there has never been a time of more important and promising research to find a cure for spinal cord paralysis then right now.
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation (DGF) was created in 2002 to help aid that critical research by raising funds for that purpose. In addition to supporting various worthwhile research initiatives, DGF concerns itself with Quality of Life issues for those with spinal cord injuries.
Darrell Gwynn's life, both before and after his spinal cord injury, has surrounded professional auto racing. Surprisingly, there are similarities between side-by-side competition at more than 300 miles-per-hour, and the quest to cure spinal cord injuries. Both are expensive. Both are ultimately competitions against the clock. And with adequate funding, technical expertise and dedication, both can be won.
There's an old saying in auto racing, “It's not where you start, but where you finish.” That's also true of living life with a spinal cord injury. The race to find a cure for paralysis from spinal cord injury is well underway. With continuing help, Darrell Gwynn and the Darrell Gwynn Foundation are certain that race will one day be won.
Programs the Darrell Gwynn Foundation Supports
Wheelchair Donation Program
Florida Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week
Miami Project
Speediatrics
Craig Hospital
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