Yearly Archives: 2008
Turlock man back to defend gold at wheelchair games
Three weeks after the auto accident, Joe Velasquez remained in his hospital bed in Pocatello, Idaho. His neck was broken, his spinal cord severely...
Help for spinal cord patients
People with spinal cord injuries are getting help with their sex life through an innovative new programme.
The Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit and the Association...
Spinal injury not stopping Plum City man
PLUM CITY - It only takes a few minutes of conversation with Gordy Luebker to realize his determination to full recovery from a spinal...
SCI Recovery Project
The SCI Recovery Project is an exercise based recovery program for individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury or related trauma. We understand...
Wheelchair-Bound Coach Ricker Still Sharing Knowledge
The sound of basketballs rhythmically hitting the gym floor filled the inside of Eastview Recreation Center.
In one corner, a man’s face familiar to basketball...
THE TIME TO ADVOCATE IS NOW!!!!!!
This is a very exciting time for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Act! After years of advocating for this bill, we have just...
Paralyzed driver ahead of schedule
Whatever anyone thinks of him or his situation, Josh Howard says, never call him a quitter.
Howard, 22, of Byhalia, Miss., has been paralyzed since...
Study identifies cells for spinal-cord repair
(PhysOrg.com) -- A researcher at MIT’s Picower Institute for Learning and Memory has pinpointed stem cells within the spinal cord that, if persuaded to...
Rise above Tour brings message of hope
Tour stop focuses on spinal cord injury awareness and rehab
This week a message of hope rolled through the state.
The Rise Above Tour, a cross-country...
Blackwell continues pursuit of dream to walk again
Three years have passed since Tara Blackwell had her life altered in a split-second of tragedy.
She has clung to hope. She has been fueled...
