On Tuesday, former linebacker announced he has launched a nonprofit benefiting and supporting spinal cord injury patients. It's called the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation. The news comes three years after he suffered a spinal cord injury during a game.Shazier was given only a 20% chance to ever walk again after the 2017 injury, but is now walking on his own. The former Steeler commented on starting a Johnny Manziel Jersey nonprofit so close to his heart:"I'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 progre s for the spinal cord community. One step at a time we will change how people view spinal injuries." Im truly excited to announce the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation. My team and I have been workingbehind the scenes to find ways to continue to push forward progre s for the spinal cord community. One Eric Hosmer Jersey step at a time we will change how people view spinal injuries. Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) Shazier aims to help patients in the recovery proce s and allow them to have acce s to what he had acce s to, helping with the high costs.The mi sion of the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation is "to optimize recovery and build an empowering community for SCI patients, families and caregivers," to the chair of the funds board of directors, William Ka sling.Shazier says his experiences have allowed him to gain a new perspective on spinal injuries. "My injury has helped me see firsthand what the SCI community Brad Hand Jersey goes through every day and the inequities people face when it comes to getting the care they need. I want to be there for people who are going through similar struggles, including their caregivers and families," Tyson Ross Jersey Shazier said, via a news release.Ka sling explained their first area of focus, saying, "More than 90% of SCI cases are caused by a sudden and unexpected traumatic event. Our initial focus will raise money to help those living with sports-related and vehicular accident injuries."Shazier's former teammates as well as others around the league, including , Mike Tomlin, T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, congratulated him on the efforts. Big Ben said, "Congratulations! .... Wishing you & your foundation all the succe s in the world! #Steelers" Congratulations on the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation ( )! Wishing you & your foundation all the succe s in the world! BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) Tomlin said, "You fought the battle and I have so much respect for you helping others doing the same. Can't wait to see what the future holds." Congrats to my guy on launching the . You fought the battle and I have so much respect for you helping others doing the same. Cant wait Rickey Henderson Jersey to see what the future holds. Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) You can learn more about the fund .