Former star has started a nonprofit focused on aiding patients of spinal cord injuries.
The 28-year-old announced the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation on Tuesday:
Ryan Shazier @RyanShazierI’m truly excited to announce the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation. My team and I have been working behind the scenes to find ways to continue to push forward progress for the spinal cord community. One step at a time we will change how people view spinal injuries. https://t.co/kpQtkx0KjB
"My injury has helped me see firsthand what the SCI community goes through every day and the inequities people face when it comes to getting the care they need," Shazier said in a press release.