Will you make a SPECIAL #GIVINGTUESDAY donation?
There are many ways and days you can give this holiday season, but GivingTuesday is special - it's the global day of generosity to charity by people like you who want to transform their communities and the world! Your donation to Triumph of any size is welcome and appreciated - the more generously you give, the more generously we can give back!
Need some extra #GivingTuesday inspiration?
Read the stories below and watch the videos to see the impact you're making:
NEWLY INJURED SUPPORT
Each year, Triumph sends peer-mentor Ambassadors to visit hundreds of newly spinal cord injured patients in hospitals across Southern California. Every visit means so much, they bring our Care Packs filled with vital resources, and offer peer mentorship, support groups, and encouragement for the journey ahead.
Meet Arthur
Arthur's story is one of resilience. He was a Hollywood prop builder and lifelong adventurer whose life changed in an instant during a trip to Spain.
After a devastating spinal cord injury, Arthur returned home unsure of what came next - until Triumph came in with hope, resources, and a community that understood.
Today, he’s not only rebuilding his life, he’s surfing again and giving back as a Triumph Ambassador.
Meet Tim
Want to see what momentum looks like? Watch and be inspired by Tim's story of resilience and recovery.
One April morning, Tim set out on one of his favorite bicycle rides through Topanga Canyon. A detour led him to a new route. But this adventure took an unexpected turn, ending in a crash that left Tim with a devastating spinal cord injury.
But the Triumph Family had other plans. We stepped in with empathy, support, and resources to guide Tim through this new chapter. Anticipating his needs upon discharge, we built a ramp for his home, provided a power wheelchair, and welcomed him into a community that would help him move forward both physically and emotionally.
ADAPTIVE RECREATION
Physical activity is crucial to a person's recovery and ongoing health and wellness. So we provide adaptive recreation activities and events all year long to promote active lifestyles and community connection with family and friends. From wheelchair baseball, basketball, rugby and volleyball, to handcycling, skiing, archery and SCUBA, our sports programs have something for everyone.
Highlights from our Wheelchair Sports Festival
Ready to relive some seriously epic moments?
Check out the video from our Wheelchair Sports Festival. Trust us when we say, it was an event to remember!
Some folks even went as far as calling it the highlight of their year – and honestly, we couldn't agree more. From start to finish, it was a whirlwind of excitement and inspiration.
We welcomed hundreds of participants and para-athletes, all supported by a wonderful team of volunteers.
Together, they created memories that will last a lifetime and built momentum like never before.
GRANTS PROGRAM
Sometimes people need a little extra boost to make that next leap forward in their journey or career. Through our Keep Moving Forward grant and Employment Assistant Award, we're able to help people in strategic ways by supporting their pursuits for mobility, independence, career advancement and even to start their own businesses. It's an incredible feeling to see someone's future open up to them in brand new ways.
Meet Gabriel
Gabriel was snowboarding in Mammoth last year when a devastating fall fractured his C-6 vertebrae and left him paralyzed. In an instant, his world changed. And he didn’t know what came next. In the hospital, the uncertainty was overwhelming.
That’s when a Triumph Ambassador rolled into his room at California Rehabilitation Institute, offering mentorship and lived experience, encouragement, and a Care Pack full of hope. Their visit gave him more than resources, it gave Gabriel direction. Like the hundreds of others our Ambassadors meet every year, they explained the rehab journey, shared personal insights, and connected him to a strong understanding support community — a network of people who get it.
With Triumph's support, Gabriel began to reclaim his life. He received power-assist wheels from Triumph that restored his mobility and confidence. Gabriel joined support groups that gave him strength, purpose, and friends. He even started playing adaptive sports, joining the fun as a competitor on the courts.
Today, Gabriel’s thriving. He’s on the move, traveling, connecting with others, and giving back by encouraging others the way he once was in the hospital. Gabriel's words resonated with me — and I think they will with you too: "Life happens. You can’t change things. All you can do is keep moving forward."
Watch Gabriel’s story and see how your support makes a lasting difference.
Equipment Exchange
As they say, if you want to do the job right, you gotta have the right tools. And for many of the people we help, the wrong tools are what hold them back and prevent them from moving forward. From our warehouse headquarters in Valencia, we can provide anything from restored wheelchairs and ramps to commodes and exercise equipment free of charge for people who need our help. LEARN MORE
Meet Ava
11-year-old Ava’s life changed in an instant when she suffered a spinal cord injury from a ruptured arteriovenous malformation at her C5 level, leaving her with paralysis from the shoulders down. After surgery and weeks of intensive rehab, she’s working hard to regain her strength and mobility.
Unfortunately, the wheelchair she was given was too big and bulky, making it difficult for her to move around independently. Thanks to Triumph Foundation’s Wheelchair Loaner Program, Ava now has a properly fitted wheelchair that allows her to push herself and continue her gait training safely and confidently.
You can help kids like Ava roll forward into their next chapter.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
