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Our Vision

To strengthen the mind, body and spirit of those living with spinal cord injuries through specialized therapies that create new hope and opportunity.

Our Goal

To establish a world renowned, state-of-the-art, specialized restorative therapy center in the Seattle area where those with spinal cord injuries have access to the best therapies-- specialized equipment, exercise techniques and palliative treatment--designed and administered by leading spinal cord injury specialists and physicians.

Our Mission

To build a level of awareness of and philanthropic support for those with spinal cord injuries that enable access to a range of specialized therapies focused on improving overall quality of life.

Our Purpose

A Cure is Coming was formed to:

  • Raise awareness of the therapeutic needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries
  • Create philanthropic support for the development of a state-of-the-art, specialized restorative therapy center in the Seattle area
  • Aid in the ongoing administration and operation and of the therapy center
  • Establish basic Foundation funding for other charitable, scientific, and educational purposes related to spinal cord injury, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Our Values

  • Focus: We are devoted to people living with spinal cord injuries and their families
  • Integrity: We are dedicated to acting in an ethical, honest manner in all dealings
  • Responsiveness:: We strive to be accessible and to demonstrate urgency in our resolve and decision-making
  • Accountability: We are committed to measuring and reporting results, and to using volunteer time and donor dollars wisely
  • Colleagues: We pledge to build solid and lasting partnerships between volunteers and staff and continuously seek valuable alliances with others