Gloria Estefan

Gloria and Emilio Estefan, along with Miami Project Co-Founders Nick and Marc Buoniconti, announced a $1 million gift to help establish a human clinical trials program at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis located at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

"Having experienced paralysis firsthand, sixteen years ago, I feel especially fortunate to have had a positive outcome despite a very negative prognosis. I vowed that I would do whatever was in my power to assist those already on their way to finding a cure. I urge anyone that is in a position to help, to join us in taking on this challenge knowing that we are closer than ever to a cure and to helping those that live in wheelchairs ‘get on their feet’,” noted Mrs. Estefan.

“Gloria knows firsthand the devastation of paralysis and has been a true believer and friend of our cause since the beginning. The Estefans’ generosity will make a difference in the lives of millions worldwide suffering from paralysis,” said Miami Project President and Founder, Dr. Barth A. Green.

Gloria Estefan’s lifelong dream has been to touch the lives of people in need in real and positive ways. Inspired by this humanitarian vision, The Gloria Estefan Foundation aims to reach those who struggle outside the safeguards of society by promoting good health, education and cultural development.

The Foundation was created to support charitable programs for disadvantaged children, to empower young people through education and opportunity. Its mission includes funding annual scholarships for students in need of financial assistance, so that they may accomplish their higher education goals. As Gloria is a strong supporter of spinal cord research, the Foundation is committed to fostering physical and emotional growth and strength. It is an open-door Foundation accessible to individual cases of hardship. With a broad view into the future, the Foundation’s long-term goal is to thrive as a living, breathing lasting expression of Gloria’s dream.