United Medical Providers is a proud sponsor of the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation's Day at the Races program.

Since its inception, hundreds of spinal cord injured people and their families have attended a "Day at the Races" program, which was developed by Sam to build upon his team's participation at raceracks throughout the country.

At the racetrack locations, the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation contacts local rehabilitation centers and organizations for the disabled, inviting patients and family members to attend a "behind-the-scenes" guided tour of the garage area and enjoy a catered lunch. Attendees have an opportunity to meet the drivers and view on-track activities. Guest speakers address many areas of concern, including: transition from inpatient rehabilitation to the home, insurance issues, homecare, family and transportation. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the topic of post injury employment since many newly disabled people begin to believe there are no opportunities.

Contact us for more information about the Day at the Races program and how you can attend.

About the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation

The Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation helps individuals overcome spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technology advances. The Foundation also raises funds to improve quality of life issues and ensure the best possible outcomes by touching individual lives.

After becoming spinal cord injured from a crash during a practice session in 2000, Sam Schmidt founded SSPF. Wanting to return to what he loved most, racing, he formed Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) and is now a successful Indy Racing League team owner winning the 2004, 2006 and 2007 Pro Series Championships.

SSM receives no support from the Foundation; however, the team’s visibility and successes benefit SSPF. Day at the Races was created for individuals with disabling injuries to provide inspiration information, and explain what Sam Schmidt did when he was diagnosed a quadriplegic.