Dear Friend,

Recovery is never a journey you take alone. It takes family, friends, healthcare professionals, and a community willing to stand beside you every step of the way. Together, we've seen what's possible when a community comes together to lift one another up.

If you've received support from the Ryan Shazier Fund, you know firsthand the difference that hope, resources, and community can make. Now, we're inviting you to help someone else experience that same support.

On August 17, we'll officially launch We Shalieve Challenge, our peer-to-peer fundraising campaign leading into Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month throughout September. This is your opportunity to pay hope forward by creating your own fundraising page. Celebrate a birthday or milestone, share your family's story, or simply invite your friends and loved ones to support a cause that has impacted your life.

As your campaign grows, remember to keep your GoFundMe page active by posting updates throughout the campaign. Share your progress, celebrate milestones, thank your supporters, and let people know why this mission matters to you. Regular updates keep your community engaged, inspire others to give, and help your fundraiser reach even more people.

Every dollar raised helps provide life-changing programs, financial assistance, peer support, and community for individuals and families navigating spinal cord injury.

Ryan's Message

"Shalieve means believing in what's possible. I didn't get here alone, and no one should have to face a spinal cord injury alone. It takes all of us to create hope, change lives, and help the next person move forward."

Shane's Message

"As someone living with a spinal cord injury, I've experienced firsthand the power of this community. The support I received has made a lasting difference in my life, and now we have the opportunity to help create that same hope for someone else. I hope you'll join me in paying it forward."

We Shalieve Champion Levels

As our way of saying thank you for making an impact, you'll unlock exclusive Ryan Shazier Fund gifts as you reach each fundraising milestone:

🥉 Champion Level 1 – Raise $150

Receive an exclusive Ryan Shazier Fund Hat.

🥈 Champion Level 2 – Raise $500

Receive the Ryan Shazier Fund Hat plus a signed Ryan Shazier Mini Helmet.

🥇 Champion Level 3 – Raise $1,000

Receive the complete We Shalieve Champion Collection:

• Ryan Shazier Fund Hat
• Signed Ryan Shazier Mini Helmet
• Signed Ryan Shazier Football

⭐ Champion Level 4 – Raise $5,000+

Receive everything above, plus an invitation for you and one guest to join Ryan Shazier and your fellow We Shalieve Champions for an exclusive dinner celebrating the incredible impact you've made together.

The support you received can become someone else's beginning.

Click here to learn more and launch your own We Shalieve campaign.

Thank you for believing in what's possible, for sharing your story, and for helping ensure more individuals and families know they are never alone. Together, we can continue building a community where every person affected by spinal cord injury has access to hope, resources, and support.

Together, We Shalieve.

With gratitude,

Ryan Shazier

Founder



Shane Heinle

Board Member & Ryan Shazier Fund Ambassador