Funded by the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation and other partners and led by Griffith University, the world-first clinical trial has formally commenced.

This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. There were moments, many of them, when the path felt insurmountable. Living with the daily challenges of being reliant on life support was immensely taxing. Beyond that, the constant pain, the battles with secondary complications and the sheer effort required for even the simplest tasks often made the journey feel overwhelming.

Facing an uncertain future and pushing through exhaustion, I truly felt the weight of it all. There were voices that doubted, and times when it felt like all was lost. Yet, I pressed on. Every single day, I pushed myself to get out of bed, into my wheelchair, and kept driving towards this vision to find a treatment for spinal cord injury.

And now, as our work moves towards fruition, we are on the cusp of something truly special. This achievement isn’t just about scientific breakthroughs. It’s about offering a tangible hope for a different future. It’s about providing a chance for healing, recovery, and a life reimagined for those who have been told it wasn’t possible.

None of this would have been possible without you. Your belief in my mission, your unwavering encouragement and your many generous contributions have been the lifeblood of this journey. You stood by me through every challenge, every setback and every triumph. This is as much your victory as it is mine. It has been a huge team effort, and I am profoundly grateful to you for making this possible.

Thank you for being an integral part of this groundbreaking work. Together, we are building a future where spinal cord injury no longer means a life defined by limitations, but one filled with possibility. This is just the beginning of Griffith University’s human clinical trials in pursuit of a treatment and the best is yet to come!

‘Everything is Possible!’

Perry Cross AM

Founder & Executive President