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TIRR Foundation is advancing medical science, improving care, and enhancing lives for people with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries

1.7 million people each year sustain a traumatic brain injury in the U.S.

TIRR Foundation seeks to improve the recovery, health, and quality of life for people who have sustained a spinal cord or brain injury by funding innovative research to find a cure and by fostering programs that advance rehabilitative medicine.

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Every dollar TIRR Foundation receives is leveraged 25X by researchers

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Support TIRR Foundation Research Programs

Millions of people worldwide struggle each day with the debilitating effects of central nervous system damage. The endeavor to understand how our central nervous system functions, responds to injury, and recovers has been ongoing for centuries.

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Join The TIRR Family

TIRR Family is filled with individuals whose lives have been personally impacted by catastrophic injury, and those who are impassioned to support the goals and efforts of TIRR Foundation.

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Register For The Next TIRR Event

TIRR Foundation hosts a number of events, ranging from sports to elegant dinners to fun dances. With the help of our board and volunteers, all TIRR events focus on fun, fellowship and FUNDING!

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TIRR News / July 29, 2025

Moran Camp Xtreme Volunteer Day 2025!

Huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who showed up with big hearts and helping hands for the kids at Moran Camp Xtreme Volunteer Day! From running activities and cheering them on to sharing laughs and making memories, you made a difference!

TIRR News / July 24, 2025

Mission Connect New Awards for Researchers 2025

TIRR Foundation is thrilled to share that several of our researchers have been awarded 2025 Mission Connect funding to advance their groundbreaking work in neurotrauma research. Their dedication, curiosity, and drive to make a difference continue to inspire us—and now they’ll have even more support to push boundaries and change lives.

TIRR News / January 14, 2025

2024 Dr. Robert G. Grossman Mission Connect Scientific Symposium

The Dr. Robert G. Grossman Mission Connect Scientific Symposium, held on November 22, 2024, was a resounding success, bringing together more than 130 experts and post-graduate students in neurotrauma research and medicine to exchange knowledge and foster collaborations.

TIRR News / September 3, 2024