Tag: Spinal Cord Injury
Paralyzed boy won’t give up without a fight
Injured in a motocross accident, Joey Gibbs tackles new challenges.
Eleven-year-old Joey Gibbs knew he was paralyzed following a motocross jump mishap. The accident occurred...
Quest to discard wheelchair leads Lexington man, wife to Mexico
On a Sunday in August, Mike Phillips’ world came tumbling to the ground. While on a walk at Riverside Park near his Lexington home,...
More on stem cell research
What are stem cells?
Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of...
A New Hope for Life – Stem Cells
Ever imagined, what it would be like to lead a disease free life and be a part of a world where every body is...
Art therapy: Marks’ exhibit showcases therapeutic power of art
Although Kenneth Martin is confined to a wheelchair because of a spinal cord injury, his imagination knows no limits.
The independent living coordinator of L.I.F.E....
Small Steps
Exercise therapy for injury raises woman’s spirits
At the end of each year, the Times-Call checks in on area newsmakers from the past year and...
Assistant provides disabled man bridge to independent living
Ronald Griffin was meant to be a caregiver. Following in the steps of his mother and grandmother, he entered the industry straight out of...
Custom INGRESS’R® from Wikk Industries Helps Turn “ICORD” Spinal Cord Injury Research Centre’s Mission...
Wikk's highly specialized custom elevator activation switches are featured in The Blusson Spinal Cord Centre in the Vancouver General Hospital site - The ICORD's...
Church helps injured teen on long road to recovery
Gabe Rodreick, who suffered a spinal injury in Costa Rica, hopes to get back to a top rehab center.
Gabe Rodreick of south Minneapolis was...
13 Days of Caring: Spinal Cord Injury Association
On a snow day in March of 1999, life suddenly changed for Debbie Burke. The sixth-grade teacher took her kids sledding at Ottawa Park...
