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 MORE2024 Annual Thank YOU Celebration
On Wednesday the 6th of November, the Foundation’s generous supporters came together at HOTA, Home of the Arts, on the Gold Coast for the ‘Everything Is Possible’ end of year thank you celebration. It was a wonderful night shared with donors, volunteers, suppliers, partners, ambassadors and stakeholders. We gathered to celebrate a remarkable year of […]
READ MORESpinal Injury Project Research Open Day 2024
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 MORE2024 Tax Appeal – Thankyou for your support!
Joanna is a mother of two and a wife to husband Michael. They followed her dream and migrated from the UK to Australia in 2007. The day Joanna fell and injured her spinal cord her life was changed forever. When Joanna came home from hospital many months later, the family had to adapt to new […]
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 […]
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