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DIET AND NUTRITION

Eating healthy is something we all know we should do, but we don’t always know how. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. Starting with small changes is the best way to begin. The links below offer many tips that can be useful in developing a more healthy diet.

 

For Person with Spinal Cord Injury

Cholesterol

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Diabetes and SCI

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Dietary Guidelines

Mediterranean Diet

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Other Helpful Guides: Eat Well, Live Well, with Spinal Cord Injury

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From the batter’s box to the community, Albert P From the batter’s box to the community, Albert Pujols has spent his life swinging for something greater. ⚾️✨

A 3x MVP with over 3,300+ hits and 700+ home runs, he’s cemented his place among baseball’s all-time greats.

This September, we’re proud to honor @albertpujols at the #SportsLegendsDinner as we rally together for groundbreaking research and a future full of promise.

Join us in celebrating Albert and other sports icons. Tickets are available now. Link in bio.
For decades, the #SportsLegendsDinner has brought For decades, the #SportsLegendsDinner has brought together the greatest names in sports— icons whose achievements have inspired generations. 🏆✨

From Muhammad Ali, to Michael Jordan, Nancy Kerrigan, Joe Namath, and countless other legends, each has stood with us in support of The Buoniconti Fund’s mission to cure paralysis.

This September, we proudly continue that tradition. Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring hope for the future.

📸 Swipe through to revisit these remarkable moments.

Link in bio for more information.
The “Human Highlight Film” himself is headed t The “Human Highlight Film” himself is headed to the Great Sports Legends Dinner 🎥✨ 

From soaring dunks to a Hall of Fame career, @dominiquewilkins21 redefined what it meant to electrify the game: a 9x All-Star, scoring champ, and an icon on and off the court.

Today, he’s channeling that same passion into championing diabetes awareness and fighting for health equity, making a lasting difference far beyond basketball.

On September 29, we’re honored to welcome Dominique as we rally behind The Buoniconti Fund’s mission to cure paralysis and inspire hope for millions.

Link in bio to learn more and be part of the evening.
It all started with a father’s promise. After @ It all started with a father’s promise.

After @MarcBuoniconti’s injury, Nick Buoniconti dedicated his life to finding a cure for paralysis — helping launch The Miami Project and raising millions through The Buoniconti Fund.

His legacy lives on.

Please join us for an unforgettable night honoring the story of how one family turned tragedy into transformation. On September 29th, we’ll carry the mission forward at the 40th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner.

🎟️ Tickets available now. Link in bio.

#CureParalysis #StandUpForThoseWhoCant #SportsLegendsDinner #NickBuoniconti #TheMiamiProject
Friday many friends and colleagues gathered to pay Friday many friends and colleagues gathered to pay tribute to a man who's impact on The Miami Project has been tremendous.  Dr. Nash may be "retired" but his impact and legacy will last forever.

Read more about Dr. Nash and his career at the link in his bio

#NeuroscienceResearch #UniversityofMiamiMillerSchool #LynnRehabCenter #TrainingTheNextGeneration #SCIResearch #themiamiproject
An NBA Champion, 8x NBA All-Star, 3x Defensive Pla An NBA Champion, 8x NBA All-Star, 3x Defensive Player of the Year, and 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee— Dwight Howard’s legacy speaks volumes. 

Off the court, his impact continues through the Dwight Howard Foundation, which empowers youth and bridge critical gaps in underserved communities.

We’re proud to welcome Dwight to the #SportsLegendsDinner on September 29 to honor his incredible impact and support our shared mission to cure paralysis through The Buoniconti Fund.

Join us in honoring Dwight at this year’s event. Link in bio.

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