How your money helps

With your generosity we are able to fund groundbreaking research with the power to transform lives.

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Empowering research, transforming lives

At Spinal Research, we are deeply committed to our mission of advancing spinal research to one day cure paralysis. Your donations are the lifeline that support this. With you generosity we are able to fund groundbreaking research which may lead to innovative treatments with the power to transform lives.

Here’s how your generosity makes a difference:

Funding cutting-edge research

Your contributions directly fund cutting-edge research projects around the globe. These projects explore new treatments, technologies, and therapies that have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries. By investing in the brightest minds and most promising studies, we are stepping closer to our ultimate goal: a cure for paralysis.

Supporting scientists and clinicians

The path to discovery requires not just ideas, but the hands to carry them out. Your donations help us support the dedicated scientists and clinicians whose daily efforts make the vision of a cure a tangible goal. Funding provides these professionals with the necessary resources, equipment, and materials to conduct their vital work.

Advancing clinical trials

Every breakthrough in treatment must be rigorously tested to ensure its safety and efficacy. Your support helps finance clinical trials that are essential for turning scientific insights into real-world therapies. These trials are a critical step in bringing new treatments from the lab to the patients who need them most.

Every donation counts. It's how we fund our research and take steps towards finding a cure for paralysis. Fundraising is essential for us; it allows us to keep working and moving forward. We're all here because we believe a cure is possible, and your support brings us closer to making that belief a reality.

Suzanne, Community fundraising manager

Raising awareness and education

Beyond research, your donations play a crucial role in raising awareness of Spinal Research, educating the public on the importance of our work, and advocating for policies that support research and patient care. Your contributions also help fund our PhD studentships, offering emerging scientists the opportunity to dive deep into spinal research and contribute fresh insights to the field. It enables us to host our Neurotrauma summer school, an educational initiative designed to nurture the next generation of neurotrauma experts. Through seminars, workshops, online resources, and these pivotal educational programs, we empower individuals and communities with the knowledge to make informed health decisions and advance the global conversation on spinal health and recovery.

Facilitating global collaboration

Your donations are instrumental in funding our Annual Network Meeting, a cornerstone event that brings together the world’s leading experts in spinal cord injury research. This gathering is a vital forum for sharing groundbreaking work, fostering collaborations, and discussing innovative strategies to accelerate advancements in the field. By supporting this annual event, you are helping to create a unique space where researchers, clinicians, and professionals from various disciplines can exchange ideas, challenge current thinking, and inspire new directions in spinal cord injury research. It’s here that the seeds of future breakthroughs are sown, as experts unite with a common goal: advancing our understanding and treatment of spinal cord injuries.

£50

£50 could fund a spinal cord stimulation session in one of our clinical research pilots.
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£100

£100 could fund a full day of laboratory- based research by one of our scientists.
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