Meet Jay Stevens. After surviving a devastating helicopter crash in 2018 that left him with a spinal cord injury and told he might never walk again, Jay Stevens refused to let that define his future. Today, he continues to inspire thousands by turning adversity into action. Jay set out to become the first paraplegic athlete to walk […]
READ MOREGold Coast Local Charities Lunch Raises $8,000 for Spinal Cord Injury Research
Heartfelt thanks to Pam Sturgess and the incredible women of the Gold Coast Local Charities Lunch for once again hosting a wonderful fundraising luncheon recently. Held at Edgewater Dining, the event brought together a passionate community of supporters who generously donated, purchased raffle tickets and contributed throughout the day. Thanks to their collective generosity, an […]
READ MOREAn Evening of Discovery: Inside the Spinal Injury Project
Over two inspiring Open Day events, the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation was delighted to welcome approximately 80 guests to An Evening of Discovery: Inside the Spinal Injury Project at Griffith University. This exclusive behind-the-scenes experience gave supporters a unique opportunity to step inside the laboratories where groundbreaking spinal cord injury research is taking place and […]
READ MOREEIP Gala Dinner presented by Prestige Automotive Group
On the 28th March, 800 amazing guests came together for the “Everything is Possible” Gala Dinner presented by Prestige Automotive Group. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated on the night – we are so grateful for your support of a cure for paralysis! A huge, heartfelt thank you to Damien and Amanda Holley and […]
READ MOREIn Loving Memory of Kurt Drysdale
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our cherished PCSRF Ambassador, Kurt Drysdale. Kurt was more than an Ambassador for our organisation, he was also a passionate advocate, generous supporter, and a steadfast believer in our mission to find a cure for paralysis. Perry first met Kurt when he was in […]
READ MORETwo Friends, One Mission: The 100km Roll and Run
On Friday 13th, 2026, at Kurrawa Park boardwalk in Broadbeach, Perry Cross and Dan Boardman set out to achieve something extraordinary to challenge themselves and take on a monumental feat – The 100km Roll and Run. What unfolded was not just an endurance challenge, but a powerful celebration of friendship, resilience and an eight-year journey side by side. For nearly a […]
READ MOREBoutique Business House Charity Golf Day 2025
On 5th September, the Boutique Business House Charity Golf Day returned to the stunning Royal Pines Resort golf course — and once again delivered an incredible day of generosity and community spirit. A huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you to Jason Howard and Andy Hollis from Boutique Business House for hosting such a successful event. […]
READ MORE2025 Thank You Celebration
On Wednesday 12th November, our generous community of supporters came together at HOTA, Home of the Arts, on the Gold Coast for the Everything Is Possible Thank You Celebration. It was a memorable evening shared with donors, volunteers, suppliers, partners, ambassadors and stakeholders as we reflected on an extraordinary year of fundraising and celebrated the commencement of […]
READ MOREEm Carey – “If You Can, You Must”
A huge thank you to the incredible Em Carey for taking on the New York Marathon and raising a staggering $110,213 for the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation! In 2013, Em’s life changed forever when she fell 14,000 feet during a skydiving accident, leaving her with a spinal cord injury and living with paraplegia. Through years […]
READ MORESIP Week 2025 – Sipping for a Cure
What a week it was! SIP Week 2025 was another incredible celebration of community, connection, and commitment — all in support of finding a cure for paralysis. Together, we raised an amazing $135,609! From workplace morning teas to BBQs, raffles, and plenty of sip selfies, hundreds of Australians came together to raise awareness and funds […]
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