Terry Lewis’ life was devastated by an SCI. Then he joined our eWALK trial.
Category: Personal stories
Race into Spring with Sydney Everest Carnival Long Lunch Tickets in Support of SpinalCure Australia
Angela-Belle McSweeney, racing icon credited with establishing the iconic “NSW Fashions on the Field”, announced as SpinalCure Ambassador. The highly anticipated Sydney Everest Carnival Long Lunch, a flagship fundraising event of the Sydney Everest Carnival, is now selling tickets for…
I Walked for the First Time in 14 Years
In 2008 Sheree Palmer had a spinal embolism while exercising in her living room, she hadn’t walked since. That was until she participated in our eWALK neurostimulation trial. This is her story. Meet Sheree I lived a busy and fulfilling…
In Memory of Bob Turner
BOB TURNER AM (1937-2024) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Turner, a dedicated advocate and fundraiser for spinal injury funds. Bob Turner served as SCA’s (Hon) CEO and later as Chair, leaving a lasting…
Bowels, bladders and sex: addressing the stigma after an SCI
Issues with bowels, bladder and sex are often taboo for those living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and not really thought about by those that aren’t. Inspired by a BBC Article with a personal account by Niall McCann here,…
The Spine Tingling Ride
From Tragedy to Triumph: Epic 6,850km Ride Across Australia Shatters Records and Raises $200,000 After an extraordinary 6,850km solo mountain bike odyssey, christened “The Spine Tingling Ride,” spanning the width of Australia from its westernmost to easternmost points and finishing…
Link Magazine features Community Ambassador Dean Martelozzo
Thrilled to have SpinalCure community ambassador Dean Martelozzo feature as the cover story on the summer edition of Link – Australia’s premier national disability magazine. Dean became a paraplegic in 2011 as a result of a snowboarding accident in the…
Kevin Ring – and why supporting SpinalCure is so close to his heart
Horse racing is clearly in the blood when it comes to Kevin Ring. As a former jockey, Kevin rode with distinction for over 30 years before becoming involved with the Tasmanian Jockeys’ Association, where he has held a number of…
Pioneering work of quadriplegic recognised in book ten years after his death
The life of a remarkable quadriplegic from Perth who introduced an innovative model of exercise rehabilitation to Australia and helped pioneer research – which is now leading to spinal injured people gaining movement and even walking again – has been…
Alex Richter’s story
Alex loves mountain bikes—he was mountain-biking when he injured himself two years ago at age 16. He was in year 11 at school. As Alex waited for help, a friend called his mum Karina and held the phone to his…