Research
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SCI Superstar: Lex Frieden
Paralyzed longer than many of us have been alive, Lex Frieden is a big time SCI superstar. One of the architects of the ADA, a policy maker and a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College, the whole notion of "living independently" was dreamt up by this disability rights icon. And at at 64, he's still going strong. See what he's up to on SPINALpedia!
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Stem cell treatment stories from newbies AND oldies
Stem cells treatments are becoming more and more popular among people with spinal cord injuries. At first, they were a mysterious world, but now stem cells are something many are turning to, and with less hesitation. But is it worth your time?
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SCI Superstar: Francesco Clark
Francesco Clark, a very hip C4 quad (injured 11 years ago), who went on to found his skincare company, Clark's Botanicals (and he's undergoing some exciting stem cell treatments too).
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SCI Superstar: Brooke Ellison
Brooke Ellison is am-aazing! First quad to graduate from Harvard (you’ve seen her on the “Hope. Pass It On” billboards), Christopher Reeve’s last film was on her life story and she ran for the New York State Senate in 2004. What is she up to now? Read on!
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SCI Superstar: Wise Young
A top spinal cord injury researcher, on the hunt for a cure since the 1980’s. Wise Young is one of our greatest champions. Learn all about him. Read this entry
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Caroline is my kind of fighter!
Injured at 10 months old in a car accident breaking her neck at C1-2, now a 4th grader, Caroline has an amazing story. Watch her “standing frame dance” with her dad (he’s on rollerblades) as he whips her around their cul de sac. SCI research is so badly needed for kids like her. Read this awesome entry
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A great SCI-worthy donation
And this is a big one, folks. September is – woo hoo! – Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. What does this whole “awareness month” message mean? Lots of things…talking about what is a spinal cord injury, sharing spinal cord injury prevention tips and bringing up important issues facing people with spinal cord injuries. This is actually where my heart lies. No one can cure us, but we can be in control of our lives by improving day-to-day issues, like having people who understand and all the information you need so you can live an amazing, healthy and independent life. HUGE stuff. That is why I am a major fan of BACKBONES. They’re a great non-profit dedicated to improving all of…
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SCI Superstar: Cody Unser
Cody Unser, the daughter of NASCAR racing legend Al Unser Jr., was paralyzed at age 12. Since her bizarre injury, she has helped lobby for SCI research in DC and is a huge proponent of adapted SCUBA (and the beneficial nerve side-effects!). Read this entry
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First SCI research bill to come up in Minnesota
Make sure to sign this if you live in MN, ok? This is the first time a spinal cord research bill has been proposed in Minnesota. Really hoping this passes. It would be fabulous to see my homestate get involved in this much-needed research. Sign the bill here (and share with your friends!)
