Laugh for a Reason

Life can change, in the BLINK of an Eye..

For families facing a spinal cord injury (SCI), the world turns upside down. The early hours, days and months are filled with shock, uncertainty, medical complexity, and profound grief for the life that once was. It’s in this critical window that BLINK of an Eye responds rapidly bringing health caring.

BLINK of an Eye® exists for SCI Families facing devastation and chaos.

Born from the Senft family's experience navigating the aftermath of a spinal cord injury (SCI), BLINK of an Eye non profit was founded by Louise Phipps Senft, Archer's Mom, to Create the Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for newly injured SCI families supporting and empowering them through the first overwhelming days and year. Our Rapid Response SCI Navigator Program deploys when called to be bedside in ICU's with families across the US and Canada. We believe that no family should have to face that trauma alone. Through best practices SCI education and cutting edge information about scientific trials and the latest devices, our SCI Navigators provide steady guidance, practical tools, and grounded hope when families need it most. We save lives and we hold families together.

And now, we invite you to step in with us.

Learn more about Blink of an Eye HERE

Why This Night Matters

Join us for an unforgettable night featuring:

A heart-warming performance by legendary New York improviser Michael Bird, personally recommended by Stephen and Evie Colbert!

An electrifying live auction led by Baltimore’s own Tom Mooney and Michael Strassner—writer, actor, and director recently featured in BALTIMORONS, filmed right here in our community.

Delicious food and drink provided by Classic Catering.

You!

The Impact of Your Ticket

When you purchase a ticket, you are doing far more than attending an event.

You are directly supporting SCI families in the most vulnerable days of their lives when so much is at stake for the entire family.

Your ticket helps fund:

Immediate trauma-informed support for families in shock
Emotional support from other lived experienced families: for SCI families by SCI families
Medical clarification from our Medical SCI Expert Panel
Education on Autonomic Dysreflexia
Best practices in SCI Education and wound and pressure ulcer prevention
Tools to recognize and manage trauma symptoms and the impact of trauma on a family
Direct connections to Model SCI Facilities and SCI experts
Guidance through medical systems and rehabilitation transitions
Evidence-based calming and coping practices
Latest research breakthroughs and best in class devices information for SCI and scientific trials
Access to our Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team
Ongoing advocacy and connection through BLINK of an Eye's SCI Navigator Program™
HOPE

Every ticket purchased moves a family from isolation toward stability.
From confusion toward clarity.
From despair toward hope.

Limiting the Overwhelm

Your contribution and presence are part of our healing.

LAUGH FOR A REASON with Improv Entertainer Michael Bird

Laugh Joyfully. Bid Bold. Make an Impact.