On Friday October 18th we enjoyed our Brisbane Legends Lunch and with the help of an incredible crowd we raised over $115,000! Guests were entertained by emcee and comedian Vince Sorrenti and enjoyed canapes and a beautiful 2 course lunch at Gambaro’s. Also in attendance were some of Australia’s greatest sporting Legends including; Sam Thaiday, […]
READ MORESIP Week 2019 a record breaker!
SIP Week encourages everyone to drink all beverages through a straw, just like those with a spinal injury, to help raise funds to find the cure for paralysis. This year SIP Week ran from September 16th to September 22nd 2019 and a record amount of donations were raised; $123,000! Over 2,600 donations were made to […]
READ MOREClinical Trial Update – Spinal Injury Project
Clinical Trial on Track For 2020 In September 2019 the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation announced an independent contract research organisation (CRO) has been appointed to progress a potential human clinical trial in 2020 as part of the Spinal Injury Project with Griffith University. The major research therapy is currently Australia’s greatest hope of a […]
READ MOREThe Southport School (TSS) SIP Week Launch
As part of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation launched their SIP Week fundraising campaign at TSS on the Gold Coast. Perry Cross delivered an inspiring address to the Year 11 students and discussed mindfulness, setting goals, working hard and developing meaning and purpose in life. The year 11 students […]
READ MOREPCSRF announced as 2020 Gold Coast Fundraising Ball beneficiary
The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation is very proud to be announced as a charity beneficiary of the 2020 Gold Coast Fundraising Ball. The Gold Coast Fundraising Ball, formerly known as the Bruce Lynton Charity Ball, was founded by Bruce and Beric Lynton back in 2001. Since then it has grown to become one of […]
READ MORENew Funding Announcement!
In September 2019 the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation announced it will provide an additional $86,666 in funding to Griffith University’s Spinal Injury Project. The funds are to support the development of a new generation of nerve bridges to repair the injured spinal cord. The Spinal Injury Project team has recently developed a new technology […]
READ MOREMeet the SIP Team – Dr Tanja Eindorf
Dr Tanja Eindorf is a Research Fellow/Veterinary Surgeon who conducts pre-clinical spinal cord injury models in mice and is one member of the SIP team bringing us a big step closer to developing a treatment for spinal paralysis in humans. 1) Name / where you’re from? Dr Tanja Eindorf, born in Germany, but have been […]
READ MOREMeet the SIP Team – Dr Ronak Reshamwala
Dr Ronak Reshamwala is a man with a plan! His role in the project is to drastically improve approaches to spinal cord surgery and find unique and innovative methods behind managing patients on their road to recovery. 1) Name / where you’re from? Dr Ronak Reshamwala, MBBS, Master in Medical Science and Technology. I’m from […]
READ MOREMeet the SIP Team – Dr Mo Chen
Dr Mo Chen is part of the SIP Research team with a big vision and even bigger dreams. His complete passion and dedication for The Spinal Injury Project has seen Mr.Chen tackle the role of creating revolutionary 3D cell culture techniques for the Olfactory Ensheathing Cell (OEC)-based transplantation therapy. 1) Name / where you’re from? My […]
READ MORESIP Week – Spinal Injury Project
Over the years I have received countless phone calls from families and people who have unfortunately sustained a spinal cord injury. The calls are emotional and full of pain, fear and uncertainty. We talk about how to make things easier with care, travel and the basics in life and we also talk about the very […]
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