Matt Churches and Cam Taylor have just returned from a gruelling 1000km mountain bike ride from Canberra to Melbourne. A close friend’s spinal cord injury in 2023 played a big part in motivating the two Brisbane mates to sign up for the challenge (an annual event called the Hunt 1000) and raise funds for the […]
READ MORECure Paralysis Round – AFL
In August, our incredible Cure Crusader Speaking Ambassador Ryan Wiggins hosted the Cure Paralysis Round (AFL) fundraiser for the second year in a row! This event was a huge success, raising awareness and vital funds for research to cure paralysis. Over 400 players from across Tasmania, representing two major leagues AFL Tasmania and SFL Tasmania, joined forces for […]
READ MORERun 60 For Spines
A huge thank you to Harriet Roberts for hosting an incredible fundraiser, Run 60 For Spines in support of those with a spinal cord injury, and especially to support her friend Emily Warnes! Participants could either join the event in person on the Sunshine Coast or virtually with their own crew from their local community and show support. The challenge […]
READ MORESteps to a Cure Long Lunch
Thank you to friend of the Foundation, April Coulson, for her amazing fundraising lunch held recently raising a phenomenal $156,000! The event, called “Steps to a Cure Long Lunch” was held on the 19th October at Cloudlands at Brisbane and was attended by over 350 generous guests. It was an afternoon of delicious food, great […]
READ MOREGU Spinal Injury Project Research Open Day
On Wednesday 30th October we hosted our 2024 Research Open Day at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus. Over 100 guests came along to hear about the plans for the upcoming human clinical trial. Professor James St John presented an update on the trial followed by a Q & A session with panelists, Perry Cross (PCSRF), […]
READ MOREBrisbane Legends Lunch 2024
Rugby Union legend David Campese talking to event host Tim Horan AM at the Brisbane Legends Lunch At a stunning, brand new location and in it’s 6th year, the recent Brisbane Legends Lunch was held at Black Hide Steak & Seafood by Gambaro, located at newly opened The Star Brisbane, Queen’s Wharf. Over 160 guests […]
READ MOREGold Coast Fundraising Ball & Golf Day
Thank you to Beric and Tina Lynton and the incredible team at The Gold Coast Fundraising Ball for hosting two days of fundraising for five local charities. The events started on Friday with a Golf Day where the Foundation partnered with Justin Williams from Corpsure to hold a Hole in One competition with the chance […]
READ MOREGold Coast Local Charities Lunch
The Gold Coast came out in style on May 16th! A fabulous lunch at Bizzare, QT Gold Coast was enjoyed by all who attended the Gold Coast Local Charities Lunch. Special thanks to all our generous prize donors for their amazing support. The event raised $9000 which will support the Spinal Injury Project’s incredible research! […]
READ MOREDan’s Challenge – 30 Kilometres a Day for 30 Days!
During the month of April 2024 Dan Boardman (Perry’s carer) challenged himself run 30 kilometres every day for 30 days to acknowledge 30 years since Perry’s injury, and raise awareness to those living with spinal cord injuries. Dan says ‘What the challenge highlighted to me is that good things are often very difficult and take […]
READ MOREEIP Gala Dinner presented by Prestige Cars Group
On the 23rd March over 700 amazing guests came together for the “Everything is Possible” Gala Dinner presented by Prestige Cars Group! Thank you to everyone that attended and donated on the night – we are overwhelmed and so grateful for your support of a cure for paralysis! It was a very special evening as […]
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