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Sam Schmidt’s dream of building a grand facility in the Midwest to support those seeking spinal cord injury rehabilitation has become a reality. Having suffered a crash in 2000 while testing that r…
Sam Schmidt’s vision of establishing a state-of-the-art facility in the Midwest dedicated to spinal cord injury rehabilitation has finally come to fruition. This dream was born out of his personal experience as a quadriplegic following a crash during testing in 2000, which shifted his focus away from his career as an IndyCar driver and towards improving patient care. The new 114,000 square-foot Conquer Paralysis Now facility in Indianapolis supplements the original CPN location in Las Vegas and was made possible by generous donors who raised $20 million for its development. In addition to housing the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center powered by NeuroHope, the facility will provide comprehensive care for spinal cord injury and neurological condition patients, as well as offer recreational services to clients. The collaboration with NeuroHope, led by founder Chris Leeuw, will bring extensive outpatient services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, pediatric services, aquatic therapy, and adaptive exercise, to over 150 patients. Sam Schmidt’s commitment to advancing research and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries is exemplified through this milestone achievement, supported by the annual fundraisers and donations from the IndyCar community.
