Tag: Family and Friends
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...
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...
UK MAN RIDES FOR RESEARCH AROUND HOLLAND
A young British man living in Holland is organising a charity bike ride with a difference. Not only will Matt Cole cycle 1200km around...
THE PATIENT
Patients consistently report that it helps to talk about their feelings. If you talk to the members of your...
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
THE GRIEVING PROCESS
SCI can be so traumatic that most patients and their families and friends go through the four...
BATHROOMS
Showers and Bath Tubs
If you can transfer yourself out of your wheelchair, then your existing bathroom may only need...
Paralyzed skier sees marathon as opportunity to return a favor
Dave Farrell's goal of completing his first marathon this fall isn't a personal quest, but rather a gift.
Farrell, who severed his spinal cord in...
Spinal injury study seeks participants
Researchers have started their search for 800 Ontario residents with spinal cord injuries, for the largest spinal cord study.
The study could change the treatment...
Making a bid for Beijing
For speed, Maureen McKinnon-Tucker leans as hard as she can to leeward as she and teammate Mark Lewis train with nearly no wind in...
