It is with sadness and pride that in April 2010 we announced the resignation of Bob Turner as Chair and previous CEO of SpinalCure. Sadness because it is the end of an era; pride because we were extraordinarily fortunate to have someone of Bob’s calibre at the helm for more than 12 years.

After two years as CEO, Joanna Knott has taken over from Bob as the Chair and Bill Gibson, Dave Cooper and Nick Rowley have stepped down as directors.

We are very appreciative for Dave Cooper’s marketing input over the years and support through The Athlete’s Foot and his introductions to pro bono advertising agency, BWM and auditors, FMK.

Without Nick Rowley, SCA’s involvement with Christopher Reeve’s visit would not have been possible. This led to enormous introductions and support from people and places previously unknown to SCA.

Among Bill Gibson’s contributions to SCA (other than his former role as Chair), have been the setting up of its first ‘corporate’ office in the administrative section of the famous Sydney Fish Market, our home for over 9 years. He and his family have been regular donors, not least with Bill’s wife Geraldine’s significant fundraising achievements as a regular runner in the City to Surf.

Bob Turner became SCA’s (Hon) CEO - and later Chair - some 12 years ago after his retirement from a successful career culminating with the Smith Family as CEO. He oversaw our most successful period to date: the setting up of neuro-trauma funds in three states in Australia; the visit of (the late) Christopher Reeve to Australia; and an era of growing optimism and confidence in the possibility of breakthroughs leading to a cure.

... we hope to continue to build on these groundbreaking and significant achievements.