Cody Cavender

On August 17, 2024, Cody Cavender experienced a diving injury that required an extensive surgery, during which his C2-C7 vertebrae and parts of T1 were removed. Cody is currently paralyzed …

Pat Fail

There is a first time for everything and our foundation had several first’s during the last year. One of those was a memorial gift that was given to our foundation …

Mark Cameron

“I met Kevin Olson a couple of times, just a few months after his accident through a mutual friend. In September of 2004 I made a similar shallow water dive …

Jenn Johnson

“The Live With It foundation offered critical financial support to my family after my accident, including modifications to our home. The modifications of our home enabled me to move around …

Special Needs Trust

Individuals with disabilities often receive governmental assistance to maintain their quality of life. A Special Needs Trust is used to supplement, not replace, public benefits such as SSI or Medicaid. …

Greater Kansas City SCI Association

The Greater Kansas City Spinal Cord Injury Association (GKCSCIA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, run entirely by volunteers. We are an Affiliate Chapters of United Spinal Association. Your free membership …

A Wheely Fun Run Fundraiser

On April 14th, from 1 to 2 p.m., Live With It will be hosting its first fundraiser. Kass Lewis will run as many laps around the Oswego Track in the …

Josie Mardis

“The Live With It Foundation helped me get a new EZ-Lock bracket when I got my new wheelchair earlier this year. This helped me stay as independent as possible, and …

Matt Bollig

Matt Bollig has been with Midwest Adaptive Sports (MAS) in Kansas City since August 2016 and has served as the Director of Wheelchair Basketball and Youth Sports. In 2022 he …

Pechone Stepps

Pechone Stepps is the perfect example of someone who has “Learned to Live With” a spinal cord injury. Not only has he accepted his limitations, but he has not allowed …