Monthly Archives: June 2007
Conn. Considers Medicinal Use Of Marijuana
NEW YORK -- A diving accident more than a decade ago landed Mark Braunstein in a wheelchair. Though he can walk with crutches, he...
Jockey Andrew Lakeman paralyzed from waist down
NEW YORK -- Jockey Andrew Lakeman was told Wednesday night that he is paralyzed from the waist down as a result of a spill...
Hillary Clinton: Clinton Pledges to Lift Ban on Stem Cell Research as President
Joins Families, Medical Professionals at New Hampshire Conversation to Discuss Potential Life-Saving Treatments
6/15/2007 -- HANOVER, NH -- Hillary Clinton said today that science, not...
A new deal for the disabled
GN, Hansen Foundation strike partnership to improve wheelchair accessibility
The Government of Nunavut and the Rick Hansen Foundation have signed a partnership agreement that both...
Top broker doesn’t let paralysis stop him from realizing dreams
Eric Northbrook is well known throughout the San Diego County real estate community as one of the region's top brokers.
Now, the Cushman & Wakefield...
Disabled Vets to Test Limits During Wheelchair Games
More than 20 veterans injured during combat in Iraq and Afghanistan will join some 600 other disabled veterans next week for the 27th National...
Tip of the iceberg
There's more to paralysis than not being able to move. Victoria reveals the hidden medical challenges faced by people with spinal injuries
Paralysis is...
Funding to upgrade stem cell research facilities at UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Human Stem Cell Core Facility, which supports multiple research projects using stem cells to advance the understanding...
N0M4D Fox Interview (Xbox 360 gamer)
Nomad was born with a rare muscle and joint disorder called Arthrogryposis that has confined him to a wheelchair and left him without the use of his arms or legs.
Alta gives $12M to spinal cord injury fund
EDMONTON (CP) - Alberta is hoping a $12-million donation over three years to the Rick Hansen Foundation will help the province become a national...
