A huge congratulations to our Founder and Executive President, Perry Cross, who has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to people living with a spinal cord injury and as a role model. At the age of 19 Perry was severely injured in a rugby union tackle at Ballymore in […]
READ MOREFree Webinar – Overcoming Adversity with Perry Cross
Join us for a free webinar on the 29th and 30th April where Perry will share his life experiences and philosophies as we all adapt to the ever changing world.
READ MOREImportant Update from Dr Dinesh Palipana
Our community is currently attempting to understand the fluid developments surrounding the coronavirus. People with spinal cord injury, particularly high level ones, are vulnerable to complications from any respiratory infection. This is because their respiratory function can be significantly compromised. Additionally, people with spinal cord injuries are in close contact with different people involved in […]
READ MORECOVID-19 Update from Dr Dinesh Palipana
Our community is currently attempting to understand the fluid developments surrounding the coronavirus. People with spinal cord injury, particularly high level ones, are vulnerable to complications from any respiratory infection. This is because their respiratory function can be significantly compromised. Additionally, people with spinal cord injuries are in close contact with different people involved in […]
READ MORESpecial Message in relation to the Coronavirus developments
Our community is currently attempting to understand the fluid developments surrounding the coronavirus. People with spinal cord injury, particularly high level ones, are vulnerable to complications from any respiratory infection. This is because their respiratory function can be significantly compromised. Additionally, people with spinal cord injuries are in close contact with different people involved in […]
READ MOREWe couldn’t do it without you!
Community support is so important for a small charity like ours. It really does take a village to cure paralysis and we are so grateful for the support we receive from across the globe from our Cure Crusaders. Jennifer Moo and her husband Brad are incredible Cure Crusaders who are donating $1 from every sale […]
READ MOREPerrigo Company Charitable Foundation’s Incredible Donation
Special thanks to the Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation for their generous donation of $14,000 recently. The Perrigo Foundation’s mission is an extension of the company’s vision to make lives better in the communities they serve. Established in August 2000 as the philanthropic arm of Perrigo Company plc, the Foundation supports initiatives that promote investments in […]
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 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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