Non-profit provides adaptive sports equipment for people with spinal cord injuries Boston 25 News [Video]

BOSTON — A non-profit that helps people with spinal cord injuries buy adaptive sports equipment to lead active lives again held a fundraiser in Boston Thursday night, inspiring hope for people after paralysis.

The Kelly Brush Foundation held its 10th “A Night to Inspire,” raising money for adaptive equipment as well as camps and programs for people who have suffered spinal cord injuries.

The event showcased equipment including an adaptive mountain bike, alpine monoskis, rugby chairs and hockey sleds.

Kelly Brush, who launched the eponymous foundation just months after her own spinal cord injury, told Boston 25 News the non-profit started small 18 years ago, but this year is set to provide $1 million in adaptive sports equipment.

“It’s not just sports for the sake of sports,” Brush said. “It’s the ability to improve confidence and build community and give people a sense of being able to do whatever they …