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Late request for runners to support spinal injury research!
4 September 2003
More than 20,000 Australians currently live in wheelchairs, paralysed by road, sports and everyday injuries. Many of these people are young with major health complications and dependent on others for their every need. Until recently it was thought impossible to repair the spinal cord, but with today’s advances in medical science – such as stem cell research – the chance to walk again is getting closer. ASRT was set up six years ago by a group of volunteers affected by spinal cord injury to fund promising research in Australia and increase collaboration amongst scientists worldwide.
"We are delighted to have had continued support from runners taking part in this event" said Bob Turner, Hon CEO of ASRT, "We are very encouraged that some runners will choose to support us and help fund our research: such efforts are a step closer to getting people paralysed from broken backs and necks to walk again".
"Many people with spinal cord injuries will relate to training for a major run. Even if they are not a paralympian themselves, they have worked hard at staying fit within the constraints of more restricted mobility. They know that flexibility and endurance will be paramount when treatments become available."
Please help! Prospective runners for ASRT are asked to complete an entry form for one of the Bridge Run events and contact the charity for a sponsorship form.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Jude Knott on email
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