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Toyota's Way Forward Fund Announces Over $1 Million In Grants For Injury Recovery Support For Children And Families
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced the latest recipients of its Way Forward Fund grants. This initiative aims to enhance access to care and support for injury recovery, particularly focusing on children with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The selected grant recipients include Driscoll Children’s Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Brain Injury Association of America, Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, and Ascension Parish.
The Way Forward Fund is dedicated to raising awareness about common childhood injuries. It aims to advance research and innovation while improving access to resources and care nationwide. This community-based approach seeks to create systemic change by enhancing health equity for pediatric TBIs. The current funding round emphasizes strengthening community resources.
Sponsorships have also been awarded to the TBI Warrior Foundation, National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and National Association of State Head Injury Administrators. These sponsorships align with the fund's goal of connecting experts and organizations for continuous improvement in TBI care.
Mylene Mayers from Toyota stated, "At Toyota, we’re committed to supporting children and families in the communities where we live and work." She highlighted that collaborating with forward-thinking organizations helps those affected by pediatric TBI access high-quality care. The fund aims to address gaps in TBI funding for children while supporting health equity.
Ana Meade, vice president of social innovation at Toyota, expressed the company's interest in ensuring nothing hinders a child's exploration of the world. "The Way Forward Fund connects Toyota to communities across the country," she said. It supports experts' voices and improves access to resources and care.
Significant Financial Commitment
Over $1 million in grants were allocated in this recent round to selected institutions. The focus is on enhancing healthcare quality in communities most in need. According to the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine and the CDC, TBI is a significant pediatric health issue that often lacks recognition and adequate resources for urgent and long-term care.
Toyota's commitment extends beyond this initiative. With over 65 years in North America, Toyota focuses on sustainable mobility through its brands Toyota and Lexus. Employing more than 63,000 people across North America, they have produced nearly 47 million vehicles at their 12 manufacturing plants.
By 2025, Toyota plans to open its 13th plant in North Carolina for automotive battery production for electrified vehicles. Currently offering 30 electrified options, Toyota leads with more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker.
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