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Our mission: To inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives.

09/04/2026

ONE WEEK 🚴‍♀️

The Kelly Brush Ride in Vermont is next weekend, and we cannot wait!!!

When you ride or donate, you’re helping thousands of people with spinal cord injuries return to the sports they love—or discover adaptive sports for the very first time.

Online registration closes 9/9. Sign up today and come ride with us on Sept 12 in Middlebury, VT!

09/02/2026

August was a good one. 🫶🏼

From camps with Shepherd Center & Empower SCI to being reminded over and over again just how powerful these communities are, this month was full of some pretty special moments.

And now we’re heading into September, SCI Awareness Month, with a whole lot happening, including some big rides. Feeling grateful for where we’ve been and VERY excited for what’s ahead.

08/30/2026

🌊 This month’s Active Fund Spotlight is Richard Julian from Honolulu, Hawaii!

Rich has been surfing for more than 25 years and continues to compete on the Adaptive Surfing Professional Tour. After his accident, he found his way back to the ocean and helped create AccesSurf, making the beach and ocean more accessible to people with disabilities.

Now, with support from the Active Fund, Rich is getting a custom waveski to keep doing what he loves.

From surfing and handcycling to advocating for change and raising service dogs, Rich has built a life around staying active and helping others do the same.

Read the full story on the KBF blog! 🤙

08/28/2026

There’s something pretty special about watching the things someone works on in therapy translate into real life.

At Empower SCI, participants got to take those skills outside the therapy room and onto the water, using adaptive recreation to build confidence, independence, and connection along the way.

We love seeing programs like this create opportunities for people to experience the outdoors, try something new, and find more ways to do the things they love. Huge thank you to Empower SCI & Gnome Surf for making this possible! 🌊

08/27/2026

Congratulations to the 28 ski clubs and nonprofits who were awarded funds through the Kelly Brush Foundation’s Ski Racing Safety Equipment Grants! This year we’re proud to be supporting clubs across the country- from Camden, Maine to Anchorage, Alaska- helping to keep over 10,000 racers safer in venues through the purchase of b-net and other essential equipment.

Want to get involved with Ski Racing Safety programs at your club?

Host a “Stop the Bleed” Training
Equip your coaches, staff, and parents with life-saving emergency response skills. Hosting a Stop the Bleed course ensures your team is prepared to handle lacerations on and off the hill. KBF can help plan one near you.

Prepare for Next Year’s SRS Grant Cycle
Planning safety upgrades for next season? Keep the 2027 SRS grant cycle on your radar! We are here to help you prepare. Start assessing your venue’s needs now- whether it’s b-netting, tower pads, or additional equipment, so your organization is ready to apply when it opens!

08/26/2026

Getting to see Empower SCI Camp in action was such a special experience for our team at KBF.

We spent time with both the teen and adult campers in Rhode Island and got to see something we talk about all the time at KBF: what happens when people have access to recreation, community, and the opportunity to try something new?

We watched campers challenge themselves, cheer each other on, make new friends, learn from one another and of course, have a whole lot of fun along the way!

We’re grateful to Empower SCI for letting us be a small part of camp and for the work they’re doing to create more opportunities for people with a SCI to get out there and live fully.

We can’t wait to see what’s next 💙 :)

08/21/2026

We could not make the Kelly Brush Ride the event that it is without the incredible volunteers who show up to help us make it happen.⁠
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Our volunteers allow us to provide an awesome rider experience and help the Ride raise funds to support opportunities for people living with spinal cord injury to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.⁠ And of course they get to join in on the fun of Ride Day!
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We are recruiting volunteers for the 2026 Ride—click the link in our bio to join us in Middlebury on September 12!

08/19/2026

We’re changing lives through the power of adaptive sports. Every grant, every opportunity, and every milestone is possible because of the generosity of our supporters.

We’re proud to share our 2025 Impact Report, celebrating 20 years of creating opportunities and expanding access to adaptive sports and recreation.
💙 Together, we’ve achieved:
2,196 Active Fund equipment grants awarded to support people with spinal cord injuries on their active journeys.
382 Try-It-First grants provided
More than 50,000 Adaptive Rec Hub (formerly the Active Project) users supported
26 camps serving 267 participants
188 miles of mountain bike trails assessed
16 rehab facility partnerships
…and so much more!

These aren’t just numbers. They represent barriers broken, confidence built, and countless adventures made possible.
To our donors, volunteers, board members, advisors, partners, and staff: thank you for making this impact possible. Here’s to celebrating how far we’ve come, and looking ahead to all that’s still possible.
📖 Check out our 2025 Impact Report and celebrate 20 years of impact with us!

08/18/2026

Ready to discover wheelchair sports? 🏀♿

Applications are now open for our second annual KBF x Ability360 Wheelchair Sports Camp in Phoenix, Arizona, happening November 8–12, 2026!

Designed for individuals with acquired spinal cord injuries who are new to wheelchair sports, this camp is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, try wheelchair basketball, tennis, pickleball, softball, and more while finding the sport that’s right for you.

Apply now through the link in our bio! Applications close Friday, September 11 ET 💙💛

08/07/2026

One week left to apply!
If you've been thinking about joining us for Adaptive MTB
Camp, now's the time. From September 28 through October 1, we'll be riding, learning, and building community in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Whether it's your first time on an adaptive mountain bike or you're ready to take your skills to the next level, we'd love to have you there.
Applications close August 12 at 5 PM ET. Head to the link in our bio to submit yours today!💙

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Three Main Street, Suite 105
Burlington, VT
05401

Telephone

(802) 846-5298

Website

http://www.kellybrushfoundation.org/

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