1974 when Craig Hospital was first awarded a Spinal Cord Injury Model System grant from the US Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). In 1998, Craig's brain injury program received a similar designation when it was first named a TBI Model System. Each Model System project consists of a three-pronged research effort: contributing to a national longitudinal database, conducting local research projects that are of interest and importance to Craig, and collaborating with other Model Systems in research of common interest. In 2006, Craig was named the TBI Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center, managing the TBI National Database and coordinating research among all TBI Model Systems. Craig currently receives research funding not only from NIDRR, but also from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Colorado TBI Trust Fund, the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) which is part of the Department of Defense, other researchers via subcontracts, and pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies. As research has become more important to the mission and reputation of Craig, the Research Department has increased collaboration with other institutions by leading and participating in multi-center research and becoming a national research coordinating center. Campus Revitalization and Expansion Project In 2016, Craig completed a $90 million, three-year construction and expansion project that added 85,000 square feet of new space and renovated 135,000 square feet of existing space. Notable patients Columbine High School massacre victims – Four of the students injured in the 1999 attack received treatment at Craig. George Congrave – University of Denver hockey player suffered a brain injury during a game in 1958. Roy Horn – Part of Siegfried and Roy lion and tiger entertainment act was injured when attacked by a tiger during a stage show in 2003. Jason Dorwart – Assistant Professor of Global Theatre Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University, previously at Oberlin College, actor and former board Vice-Chairperson of PHAMALY theater group Trish Downing – Competitive cyclist suffered a spinal cord injury in 2000. Regan Linton – Actor and member of PHAMALY theater group. Tara Llanes – Professional mountain bike racer. Suffered spinal cord injury in 2007. Steven McDonald – New York City police officer shot and paralyzed in the line of duty in 1986. Stephen Murray – BMX dirt rider paralyzed attempting a double back flip at the Dew Action Sports Tour BMX Dirt Finals in Baltimore, Maryland