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Founder of NextStep and Loncaro

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Cleveland......grab a @loncarolongdrink and bask in the greatest sports weekend of the year.....until next weekend. Let's. Fucking. Go. This is how we Finnish. #loncarolongdrink #cleveland #clevelandguardians #clevelandbrowns @cleguardians @clevelandbrowns

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If it's tee time then it's time for a better tasting LONG DRINK @loncarolongdrink #golf

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If the sun is shining then it's time for a BETtER TASTING LONG DRINK @loncarolongdrink

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So if you want it to get stronger, you better not let go........passion is for lovers with @loncarolongdrink

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Just gimme some more @loncarolongdrink

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We’re Inspired by how Janne Kouri turned one of the hardest moments of his life into a mission that has positively impacted thousands of others.

After a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed, Janne learned that insurance-supported rehabilitation often ends after only a few weeks, even though the need for care continues.

He turned that gap into @nextstepla - giving people living with paralysis access to advanced rehabilitation, fitness, and a community built around possibility.

Nearly two decades later, NextStep has helped thousands pursue greater health, independence, and quality of life.

We’re proud to call NextStep an Inspired partner. Meet Janne and hear his story.

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20 years ago today, Janne Kouri sustained a spinal cord injury.

Two decades later, that injury has become the starting point for a mission that has changed thousands of lives.

Through NextStep, Janne has helped build a movement around a simple but incredibly important belief: people living with paralysis deserve access to the rehabilitation, fitness, resources, and support that can help them live long, healthy, fulfilling lives.

Since 2008, NextStep has:

• Helped more than 2,000 people improve their health, recovery, independence, and quality of life
• Supported 300+ individuals and their families every month
• Raised more than $8 million in support of people living with paralysis
• Opened paralysis training centers across the U.S. and internationally
• Become the first community-based center in the Reeve Foundation NeuroRecovery Network and the first community-based center to offer Locomotor Training in the U.S.
• Helped inspire additional facilities and communities to expand access to paralysis rehabilitation
• Built programs supporting wounded veterans, people with limited financial resources, and wounded Ukrainian soldiers
• Helped people go back to school, start new careers, drive again, get married, start families, and, most importantly, build healthy and happy lives

And that last part is what makes this story so special.

Because the impact of NextStep isn’t measured only in centers opened, dollars raised, awards won, or headlines earned.

It’s measured in what happens when someone who has been told their options are limited gets access to the right support.

A new career.
A drive to school.
A wedding.
A family.
A stronger body.
More independence.
A life that keeps moving forward.

Janne, 20 years ago you experienced something that changed your life.

You chose to build something that could change thousands of other lives, too.

Today, we celebrate you, the NextStep team, every member and family who has walked through those doors, and the people who continue to push this mission forward.

20 years. Thousands of lives. And a whole lot more work still worth doing.

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NextStep is an internationally recognized nonprofit committed to making life-changing rehabilitation and fitness accessible and affordable for individuals living with paralysis.

Currently, many in this community lack the essential resources needed to lead long, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

NextStep aims to change that by opening paralysis recovery centers nationwide, ensuring a continuum of care and improved quality of life for this underserved population. Through our research-based, standardized activity-based therapy programs, we offer the best chance for recovery, independence, and overall health.

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the inaugural NextStep Fitness Charity Pickleball Tournament at @california.smash in El Segundo, and it was an incredible day bringing people together for a cause that truly changes lives. 💙🏓

NextStep Fitness is an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to making life-changing rehabilitation accessible and affordable for individuals living with paralysis and other neurological conditions. Through research-driven, activity-based therapy, their recovery centers provide hope, independence, and opportunities for people living with spinal cord injuries, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, MS, Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, and more.

What an inspiring reminder that community, movement, and generosity can make a lasting impact. Thank you to everyone who played, volunteered, sponsored, and supported this amazing inaugural event. Here’s to many more tournaments that help expand access to life-changing care.

💙 visit link in bio to Learn more about NextStep’s mission and how you can support their work.

Thank you to our sponsors:
@loncarolongdrink
@skechers
@laaleworks
@jpritchardbrand
@california.smash
@athletestouch

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JOIN US FOR A GREAT CAUSE & A FUN TIME!

Visit link in bio to sign up!

📅 EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Location: California Smash
815 N Nash St, El Segundo, CA 90245

Check-In: 11:00 AM
11am-12pm: Pickleball class, learn from the pros
Tournament Play: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

NextStep is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that makes life-changing rehab accessible and affordable to those living with paralysis.

Our charity events help us uplift our mission. Your support and donations mean everything to the NextStep community & continue to allow us to bring the best care to the paralysis community.

Please spread the word about our event & join us if you are looking for a competitive and fun time playing pickleball while supporting a great cause.

#southbay #pickleball #pickleballislife #pickleballaddict #paralysisrecovery

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#pickleball Looking for Singles Practice Partners in LA / South Bay / OC …

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An unstoppable force field of happiness. New York Knicks forever.

#knicksin5 #knicks

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