Spinal Research –

In the UK we are working in partnership with the International Spinal Research Trust, exploring ways to repair the spinal cord and reverse the paralysis that results from spinal cord injury. Following momentous progress in the laboratory, the next landmark is the launch of clinical trials with paralysed volunteers. These trials will test innovative treatments that could repair damage in the human spinal cord, and so restore sensation and movement.

Colin, like many others living with a spinal injury, has always seen the work of Spinal Research as hope for his future – and current news of potential breakthroughs in research really does provide him with the incentive to raise funds for this cause.

About Spinal Research:

Spinal Research is a registered charity (no 281325) based in Surrey in the United Kingdom.
Since we were founded in 1980, we have developed into one of the leading international charitable organisations in the field of spinal cord injury research.
Our pioneering research relies on dynamic fundraising and the help of our tireless supporters.
We have funded over 120 research projects which have achieved a number of ground breaking changes in the field.

Our Mission
Spinal Research's vision is a world free of the permanence of paralysis caused by spinal cord injury.
We are working towards this goal by:

• Funding pioneering research across the world
• Promoting collaboration between organisations concerned with spinal cord injury paralysis through membership of the ICCP (International Campaign for Cures of Spinal Injury Paralysis)
• Facilitating the dissemination of research information via our Research Network and associated meetings
• Attracting the brightest students to enter this field of research through our Nathalie Rose Barr PhD scholarships
• Campaigning for greater awareness of spinal cord injury
• Maintaining the highest standards of governance in the organisation and administration of the charity

We believe that, with everybody’s help, paralysis can be beaten.
For more information on the work of Spinal Research please see their website www.spinal-research.org