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

Our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured.

We are here to restore hope, independence, and quality of life to people living with a spinal cord injury. With your help, we are driving groundbreaking research, advancing science, and delivering treatments that will cure paralysis.

Together, we will cure paralysis

"It can happen to anyone"

A spinal cord injury can happen in an instant. Watch this short video to hear Dan's story and how research is giving Dan and the millions living with paralysis globally new hope.

Our Research

Our most recently funded projects include clinical studies for the restoration of hand and arm function, improvements to help with bladder and bowel control, and the reduction of debilitating nerve pain.

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Your generous donation today will make a real difference in supporting our mission to find a cure for paralysis. Make a donation

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Your stories

“I really do hope the research could find a way to make us recover the use of our upper limbs at least…just to imagine getting up and dressed by myself, washing myself, eating by myself, holding in my arms my little nephew gives me chills.”

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I’m recently injured

Dale shares his experience and hopes for the future as someone newly injured. Read more

I’m living with a spinal cord injury

Lolly shares her experience living with a spinal cord injury. Read more

I know someone with spinal cord injury

Kristen's dear friend Laura was travelling home one evening when she was struck by an airborne car. Read more

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