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Rancho Los Amigos Foundation
The Rancho Los Amigos Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit
organization that raises funds to support research, education, equipment, and patient care
at world-renowned Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center for patients who have
suffered catastrophic disabling illnesses and injuries. Our funding helps patients who have
suffered major strokes, spinal cord injuries, post-polio syndrome, brain injuries, birth defects
or other disabling conditions build bridges to independence so that they may return to their
family, school, or a job. Many patients make miraculous recoveries, defying the odds because
of the excellent care they receive that heals their bodies and rebuilds their self-esteem.
Rancho is the only rehabilitation facility in California or any of its neighboring states to
be ranked in the Annual U.S. News & World Report listing of “America’s Best Hospitals” for
Rehabilitation Medicine. This is especially notable because Rancho’s patients have the highest
level of disability and the lowest socioeconomic status of those at any rehab facility in the
nation. That’s why it’s so important for the Foundation to fund vital patient programs that are
essential elements in helping patients strive to realize the power of their dreams at Rancho,
where miracles happen every day. Every patient has a unique story of recovery and beating
the odds. Please click here to read some of our
patients’ stories.
Rancho Los Amigos Foundation provides private funding for more than 30 innovative Rancho
patient programs, many of which are directed by former patients. Some of these programs
include:
- Don Knabe Pediatric Arts Program
- Performing Arts of Rancho
- Day Rehabilitation & Wellness Center
- KnowBarriers Peer Mentoring Program
- Wheelchair Sports Program
- Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
- Winter Thereapeutic Sports Program
- Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology
- Advanced Technology Robotics
- Language & Culture Resource Center
The Foundation conducts and/or funds a number of events and programs throughout the
year, including:
- Rancho Golf Classic
- Art of Rancho Exhibition
- Spinal Injury Games
- Patient Fashion Show
- Annual Rancho Stroke Walk
- Amistad Gala
- Stroke Prevention Seminars
A gift may be made to Rancho Los Amigos Foundation in appreciation of care given, in tribute
of a loved one or to honor a special doctor or clinician. The Rancho Los Amigos Foundation is a
separate, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your charitable contributions to Rancho
Los Amigos Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
- Art of Rancho Art Book
- Rancho Brochure
To Learn More, Contact:
Greg Waskul
Rancho Los Amigos Foundation
7601 E. Imperial Highway
Support Services Annex, Suite 1110
Downey, CA 90242
Tel. (562) 401-7053
Page last updated March 5, 2013
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