Yearly Archives: 2006
Backers to push stem cell issue across country
Chris Bell, a Democrat running a longshot campaign for governor of Texas, asserted divine support for turning stem cell research into a major wedge...
Hundreds walk, wheel for cause
The parking lot behind the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre in Halifax bustled with activity Sunday afternoon, as people prepared to run, walk and wheel...
Private spinal cord injury room available for VA patients
Veterans who have suffered a spinal cord injury now have a facility in which they can recuperate comfortably and conveniently during a hospital stay...
Injured Jockey Murphy Opts for Retirement
Jockey Cindy Noll Murphy, who suffered a spinal cord injury in a May 11 spill at Prairie Meadows, said Friday that she will not...
Paralyzed hockey player speaks at Chamber meeting
LEOMINSTER -- The roar of the crowd, his coach's tap on the shoulder, the face-off right beforehand.
Travis Roy, a former Boston University hockey player,...
Wheels in motion Sunday for spinal cord research
People making a difference in the lives of people with spinal cord injury is the driving force behind the Comox Valley Wheels in Motion...
Ryans celebrate project’s success
Fundraiser completes $6 million endowment for spinal-cord research Whistlerites John and Penny Ryan are celebrating the success of the third annual “Reserved” gala fundraiser...
Ready to return, Oliver tells Caracella: don’t rush it
CHAMPION jockey Damien Oliver, who resumes riding at Flemington on Saturday after a 15-month absence with a career-threatening spinal injury similar to that of...
Harvard to clone human embryos
(AP) -- Stepping into a research area marked by controversy and fraud, Harvard University scientists said Tuesday they are trying to clone human embryos...
Caracella’s wife feared worst
BLAKE Caracella's wife has told of her relief that her husband had not suffered permanent spinal damage after his collision with Lion Tim Notting...
