About Us

The SCI Special Fund was started by Rogers A. Severson in 1987. Mr. Severson suffered a spinal cord injury in 1986 and became aware of the numerous needs of people with spinal cord injuries that were not being addressed. In many cases this was the result of either no insurance or expiration of insurance coverage.

The SCI Special Fund will evaluate the person's needs, ability to pay and his or her potential to improve. If justified, we will provide funding for therapy, equipment or any number of things that might enable greater independence.

The SCI Special Fund obtains all of its funds through charitable donations under its non-profit status. Please click on "Donate" to see how you can help us help others.

The SCI Special Funds emphasizes helping people in need as opposed to programs. We have personal contact with everyone we help and have typically been able to pass along 90% of the money we raise directly to the cause.

The SCI Special Fund encourages co-funding. For example, if a person's family or friends can raise a portion of the money needed, the SCI Special Fund will consider paying the balance so the need can be met.