Tag: Cure
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...
Geron Parades New Stem-Cell Finding
Geron (GERN) is strutting its stuff.
The California-based Biotechnology company kicked off a busy week -- which includes a big cancer-related conference -- with news...
Sharing a hard lesson
It was close to midnight on a hot June night in 1992 when Eric Wildt dived into a friend's in-ground swimming pool.
His head hit...
Daughter is inspired by mom’s injury
On hot summer night in 1994, Betty Uriegas' life changed forever.
For nine years, she had been a Hall County Sheriff's deputy and served as...
‘You have to learn how to start over again’
The day was supposed to be like any other. At age 51 Darryl Neighbour, the boss of a construction company he co-owned, was finishing...
State spinal cord fund may be named for Reeve
There is movement in Albany to rename the state's spinal cord injury research fund and its research board in memory of Christopher Reeve, the...
A full-bodied passion
A quarter-century after being paralyzed, soul man Teddy Pendergrass is celebrating quality of life for all.
Teddy Pendergrass is sitting in the Sound of Philadelphia...
Scientist’s discovery of role of Aquaporin in spinal injuries recognized with research funding award
Dr. Olivera Nesic-Taylor, an assistant professor in biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Texas, Galveston, was presented with the Erica Nader Award...
Spinal cord injury victim inspires others to overcome challenges
At a ceremony held at Fall River Family Services on May 4, Westport resident Martin W. Costa was named the May 2007 Hometown Hero....
