501 (c) 3 Foundation Supporting Catastrophically Injured Student-Athletes

My Story

Matt Galland, founder

Posted by on Apr 9, 2012

I would like to share with you my inspiration for Rush For A Cause. In the fall of 2009, the end of my junior year of high school football, after returning from playing Friday...

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Success Stories

Success Stories

Posted by on May 1, 2012

We are proud to share with you those lives that we have touched.  

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Events

2013 Events

Posted by on Apr 9, 2012

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Donate

Donate

Posted by on Apr 9, 2012

Compassion when something terribly goes wrong.

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Recent Posts

Cheer Clinic (August 17, 2013) REGISTRATION OPEN!

Girls ages 3-12 yrs. old can REGISTER for a Cheer Clinic instructed by local High School and College Cheerleaders. To Register, go to our EVENTS tab and click on the link to the 3rd Annual Family Sports Blitz.

Raising Awareness EVENTS

Check out our 2013 EVENTS (above) calendar/tab to see all the great athletic events that we are proud to be a part of. MAY:  Raising awareness at the: NOC JV Softball Tournament JUNE:   $25 SAVINGS on FOOTBALL CAMP by BROWNS PLAYERS. JULY:  $25 SAVINGS on Registration for FOOTBALL CAMPS by BROWNS Players. AUGUST:  Rush for a Cause’s 3rd Annual Family...

Words of Gratitude

“Thank you so much for your extremely generous donation to our family towards the purchase of a new handicap van.  He loves it and is now much more willing to get out of the house and go places with us.  We sincerely appreciate your support!”

Gymnasts Statewide support cause at “2013 Rock-N-Roll Classic”

January, 2013: At the 2013 Rock-N-Roll Classic annual gymnastic event held by Gymnastics World of Brecksville, gymnasts across the State of Ohio competed on the mats, but more impressively, during the weekend event they gave selflessly for a greater mission. “Pay It Forward” and “Act of Kindness” describes the big picture. Athletes...

Day-to-Day Struggles of a Catastrophically Injured Athlete

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Tim McVey (St. Ignatius) 2012 Ambassador

2012 AMBASSADOR – Tim McVey, St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, Ohio (Class of 2013) As a senior at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Tim McVey has learned a few things about leadership and service.  And so, when asked to give his support to Rush a for a Cause last year, he was happy to do his part. Tim excels in the classroom and on the field. A...

Athetes Helping Athletes

It’s about LEADERSHIP. It’s about SERVICE BEFORE SELF. It’s about CHARACTER. It’s about seeing the BIG picture.

RUSH to help Cory, baseball player, paralyzed and left in unresponsive condition after a terrible accident in the outfield. Please donate.

Jan. 7, 2013 – Cory has transferred to Craig Hospital in Denver. He is being re-evaluated and his family is hopeful that he will continue to make progress. Stay tuned for updates. **Update** – Prayers still needed.  Cory is still not “awake” (hopefully, his brain is healing and needs more time)  but is making small, but nevertheless...

RUSH’s Advocacy for OH Concussion Bill Succeeds

1/10/13 Update:  http://www.youth1.com/index.php/football-headlines/10361-ohio-senate-passes-new-concussion-bill   As part of our mission to help promote injury prevention, Rush has been an advocate for the Ohio Concussion Bill (H.B. 143).  Great news….. read further and be...

RUSH awards Tim McVey for his Leadership & Service

On January 10, 2013 RUSH FOR A CAUSE awards St. Ignatius’ TIM McVEY for his support. A plaque recognizing his Character, Leadership and Service to others was presented before his fellow teammates and their families, coaches, A.D., principal and all those in attendance at their Sports Banquet. Tim  helped raise awareness of the cause within the St....