Hansen announces $200-million global initiative for spinal-cord research
VANCOUVER — Rick Hansen is a man on the move again.
On Sunday, the 25th anniversary of the start of his Man in Motion World...
Cleveland Clinic receives $1 million grant for spinal cord research
The Cleveland Clinic has received a $1 million federal grant to research treatments for spinal cord injuries.
The National Institutes of Health grant will help...
Accident victim talks to teenagers in Belgrave
A SPLIT-second decision changed Anthony Bartl’s life forever.
In a hurry to get to his friend’s house after school, the then six-year-old didn’t check before...
Jean’s Journey: Accident can’t stop trooper
On her first vacation in 10 years, a severely injured Pennsylvania State Police trooper found herself being detained in Mexico by authorities investigating a...
Sit-Ski Success
From school project to the Paralympics
A sit-ski that started as an extracurricular project for some University of Calgary students will be on display at...
State Budget Puts Spinal Cord Injury Research in Jeopardy
State trooper Paul Richter was lying on the ground, looking up at the man who had just shot him. Death seemed all but certain....
Little girl with spinal injury a big inspiration
Three months ago, 11-year-old Mackenzie Saunders injured her spinal cord
while playing soccer and was unable to walk.
The times that followed could have been her...
Wheelchair can’t slow down NFM high school track sensation
A North Fort Myers High School track athlete is breaking boundaries and inspiring even her toughest competitors.
Paralympic torch lands in Toronto on way across the country
TORONTO — Three years ago, Master Cpl. Jody Mitic stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan and along with losing both of his legs, he...
Volunteer recognised for promoting spinal safety message
Volunteer recognised for promoting spinal safety message
Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk today paid tribute to volunteer Wayne Leo for promoting spinal safety and...
