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Organised by Trust PA - The Spinal Injury CharityWe are funding the latest treatments being developed now from nasal cells as seen on Panorama recently for the repair of permanent paralysis from a broken neck or back known as Spinal Cord Injury -SCI
Closed 03/11/2016
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Visit the charity's profileTrust PA Spinal Injury was set up in memory of Paul-Andre Blundell - known to all as "P-A" who was born and educated in Cardiff.
He had a serious neck injury during a rugby tackle in 2001. He was totally paralysed and unable to breathe unaided.
We help fund latest science to repair permanent paralysis by broken neck or back (SCI) to restore sensation and movement.
P-A heard about work by Prof Geoff Raisman FRS and was inspired to be part of the tests himself. Sadly he died aged just 26yrs, in rehab before he had the chance. We started to fund this important work then and continue, in his memory.
Now1st successful operation on a paralysed man using nasal cells to repair damaged spine is complete. See this inspiring film on "bbc iplayer panorama to walk again"
It could happen to anyone. In UK every 6-8hrs paralysing accidents happen eg driving, working, recreation,sport or diy . The average age just 19yrs.
Need to fund testing10-15 more patients asap. 5 to start soon.
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