I will be taking on the Great North Run in September 2026 in honour of my dad who suffered from a spinal injury/infection two years ago. Without the amazing work of NHS spinal specialists and the Spinal Research team he would not have made the recovery he has; changing mine and my families lives forever.

Every two hours, someone in the UK will become paralysed. Globally, it is estimated that 15.4 million people are living with paralysis. It can happen to anyone at any time, changing lives instantly.

When the spinal cord is injured it affects far more than the ability to walk. Paralysis impacts movement, sensation, continence, breathing, and much more.

At Spinal Research our vision is to create a world where paralysis can be cured, no matter when the injury occurred or where in the world.

Spinal Research do not receive governmental funding; all projects are funded by donations.

Together, we can cure paralysis.

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