Mark Kalina Jr Foundation

Mark Kalina Jr Foundation Provides support to traumatic injury victims, promotes education on
the prevention of traumatic injury, and assists similar non-profit endeavors Mark Kalina Jr.

The Mark Kalina Jr. Foundation was established in 2013 to provide financial assistance to Provide support to traumatic injury victims, promote education on
the prevention of traumatic injury, and assist similar non-profit endeavors. This unique opportunity for charity was created in the wake of a tragic event experienced by the Kalina Family. was involved in a pedestrian-train incident in October

2012 in which he became a bilateral amputee. Through Mark’s experiences, he realized the deficiency in the amount of resources available to victims of traumatic amputation. In order to mitigate some of the financial hardships, Mark decided to create a charity that would raise money for individuals faced with situations like his own.

06/06/2026

Today marked the 10th Annual MetroHealth Resiliency Run.

For the past decade, the Mark Kalina Jr. Foundation has been proud to support this event, which brings together trauma survivors, families, caregivers, first responders, and healthcare professionals to celebrate resilience and recovery.

What started as a way to honor Mark’s journey has become a reminder of something we see every day: survival is only the beginning. Recovery is a journey, and no one should have to navigate it alone.

Thank you to the incredible team at MetroHealth for continuing to champion trauma survivors and for creating a community that reminds us all what resilience truly looks like.

Here’s to 10 years—and to the thousands of survivors whose stories continue to inspire us.

New Release: Cut ThroughWe’ve just released Cut Through - a powerful retelling of Mark Jr.’s story and the journey that ...
12/15/2025

New Release: Cut Through

We’ve just released Cut Through - a powerful retelling of Mark Jr.’s story and the journey that inspired the creation of our foundation.

For many of you who have been with us from the beginning, the book offers a deeper look at the resilience, recovery, and community that shaped Mark’s life and our work today. It also makes a thoughtful holiday gift for anyone who values stories of hope and perseverance.

Proceeds from book sales will go directly toward supporting the work of The Kalina Foundation, helping us expand programs that serve individuals recovering from serious injuries.

Find the book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/iobbC

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