The Live With It Foundation Mission

The Live With It Foundation is a non-profit organization that was formed to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and caregivers impacted by paralysis.

Learning to “Live With” the limitations a person faces after a spinal cord injury is challenging. It is often a process that involves many people and organizations working together for the benefit of those impacted. We exist to help people impacted by paralysis accept their unwanted circumstances and learn to make the most of their lives.

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Inspiring stories

There are approximately 300,000 people in the United States that live with a spinal cord injury. Despite the challenges, many have gone on to have careers, marriages, children, and make a positive influence in their community. Without saying a word they often challenge able-bodied people to make the most of their lives, despite their unwanted circumstances. So while our main focus may be to serve those impacted by paralysis, our goal is to encourage and inspire all individuals to find a way to learn to “live with it.”

People

Davey Merchant

“My brother’s name is Davey Merchant he’s 26 years old, and his accident happened around the first of August. He’s currently at Craig Hospital in  Colorado doing rehab and PT. He’s …

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Adam Larsson

Adam Larsson, age 19, of Sedalia, MO was in an automobile accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down on September 21, 2025. Yesterday I was able to speak …

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Tim McMillan

On July 25, 2025, Tim McMillan was loading his mower onto a trailer. The mower fell, pinning him beneath it and gasoline began leaking from the mower. 1 1/2 hours …