FL S2180

Recognizes November 14-20, 2011, as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week" in Florida

Approximately 262,000 individuals in the United States have sustained a spinal cord injury, with about 12,000 new cases occurring annually

The most common age for spinal cord injuries is 19 years old, with 51 percent of all injuries occurring between ages 16 and 30

Average annual cost of care ranges from $245,000 to $830,000 in the first year, with lifetime costs between $529,000 and $3.3 million depending on severity

Acknowledges the Darrell Gwynn Foundation's efforts to fund paralysis research and educate Floridians about spinal cord injury prevention and treatment