Illinois
GRIDIRON WARRIORS ALLIANCE
Mission
Organize paralyzed former high school football players and outreach to newly paralyzed players and families insuring that they have necessary support to rebuild their lives.
Goals of the Illinois High School Football Warrior Alliance
- Provide outreach to players and family immediately after the injury to provide role model support.
- Provide fund raising assistance via the Halftime Book Project and work to find effective means to raise needed funds.
- Provide start up funds for a wheelchair accessible van and home modifications.
- Assist the player in connecting with local, state and national resources and assistance.
- Promote awareness and prevention actions to reduce spinal cord injuries in football to parents, players, coaches, referees, equipment manufacturers.
- Connect players and families with spinal cord research materials and programs.
