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Category: News (page 13)

Category: News (page 13)

The Spine Tingling Ride

Posted on: February 23, 2017 Categorized in: News, Supporters

Spine Tingling Ride[big_text]From Canberra to Humpty Doo by bike – a Spine Tingling Ride to help others[/big_text]

In March of this year, Andrew Kerec will take on the punishing, self-titled and self-designed ‘Spine Tingling Ride’ – a 5,450 km solo journey across Australia by mountain bike to raise funds and awareness for SpinalCure and other life-changing not-for-profits and initiatives including Hartley Life Care and Livable Housing Australia.

The ride connects two places near and dear to the hearts of the Kerec family.

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Second annual Lloyd’s Australia Golf Day a swinging success

Posted on: February 08, 2017 Categorized in: News, Events
A great day was enjoyed by the capacity crowd at the 2nd annual Lloyd’s Golf Day in support of SpinalCure. The day kicked off with a putting competition and featured another narrow miss on the $20,000 hole-in-one prize, generously contributed by event…
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Queensland researchers are launching a world-first clinical trial aimed at improving recovery from spinal cord injuries.

Posted on: January 20, 2017 Categorized in: News, Research, Media releases
In the study, led by The University of Queensland and The Princess Alexandra (PA) Hospital, a new anti-inflammatory drug will be given to participants within hours of spinal trauma in an effort to minimise tissue damage. The results of this…
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Experimental implant shows promise for restoring voluntary movement after spinal cord injury

Posted on: December 16, 2016 Categorized in: News
  UCLA scientists test electrical stimulation that bypasses injury; technique boosts patient’s finger control, grip strength up to 300 percent Elaine Schmidt for UCLA Newsroom | December 13, 2016 A spinal stimulator being tested by doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is showing…
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The Neilson Foundation

Major support from the Neilson Foundation

Posted on: December 12, 2016 Categorized in: News
SpinalCure is delighted to announce a major, five-year donation from the Neilson Foundation in support of spinal cord injury research. The donation will be a major boost in establishing groundbreaking neurostimulation research in Australia. Likened to using gentle currents of…
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Penguin Bloom to become Hollywood Movie

Posted on: December 10, 2016 Categorized in: News

We are thrilled to share the news that the Penguin Bloom story is being adapted into a movie.

The film will be shot between Australia and Thailand and will be produced by Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, Bruna Papandrea and Australian-based Emma Cooper. It’s also set to star the Academy Award nominated Watts as Sam Bloom.

‘Set on Sydney’s northern beaches, Penguin Bloom is the true story of a unique little bird that saves a family. Featuring the deeply personal images of photographer Cameron Bloom and an inspiring narrative by New York Times bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive (aka BTG) (The Blue Day Book), the story is a reminder that angels can come in all shapes and sizes.

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UTSpeaks – Reviving Reasons to Hope

Posted on: September 16, 2016 Categorized in: News, Research
For people living with the devastating effects of spinal cord injury or failing brain function, recovery has remained doubtful. But startling US research advances are now seeing movement and feeling restored to people with spinal cord injury. UTS will build…
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Prof V. Reggie Edgerton lecture on neuromodulation research

Posted on: May 20, 2016 Categorized in: News, Research
Professor Edgerton discusses his research in neuromodulation to treat chronic spinal cord injury and details the extraordinary results being achieved. Professor Edgerton visited Australia as a guest of SpinalCure and the University of Technology Sydney. Thanks to Royal Rehab for…
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