We are Spinal Research
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.
"It can happen to anyone"
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Our Mission
We fund groundbreaking research that will cure paralysis, ensuring people living with spinal cord injuries will get life-changing
treatments.
We are dedicated to funding the brightest minds and most promising lines of spinal cord injury research.
We lead the global conversation on spinal cord injury and recovery.By amplifying awareness of research, we inspire the support needed to fund future breakthroughs.
We invest in the future by shaping the next generation of spinal research scientists, fostering ongoing innovation, and bringing us closer to a cure.
We will not stop until we achieve our goal of a future where paralysis can be cured.
Our Vision
Our Vision Is a world where paralysis can be cured. To restore hope, independence, and quality of life to people living with a spinal cord injury. We will achieve this by funding the most innovative and promising research globally, empowering the next generation of Spinal Research scientists, and pushing the boundaries of science to find a cure.
Achieving the vision
With the support of our fundraisers, donors, and community, we will:
Invest in Groundbreaking Research: Allocate resources to studies and clinical trials that have the highest potential to lead to a cure.
Support Brilliant Minds: Empower the next generation of spinal research scientists through scholarships, grants, and collaborative opportunities.
Foster Global Collaboration: Partner with leading researchers, institutions, and organisations worldwide to share knowledge and accelerate discoveries.
Raise Awareness: Through campaigns and education, increase public understanding of spinal cord injuries and the urgent need for research funding.
Change Perception: Transform how paralysis is viewed by society, fostering the belief that spinal cord injuries will one day be cured.
Inspire Action: Mobilise our community of supporters and inspire them to raise the crucial funds for our mission.
Together, we will cure paralysis.
Our history
Spinal Research was established in 1981 by Stewart Yesner, a young man who was injured and was determined to change the future of paralysis. The goal was to fund the science needed to repair and restore the spinal cord, something which at the time seemed like an impossible challenge.
Throughout our history we have played a leadership role in shaping the international research strategy for repairing the spinal cord. This means funding and accelerating the most promising lines of research, as well as fostering collaborations between world-renowned scientific institutions.
Over the last 40 years our work has helped deliver some of the major scientific breakthroughs needed to understand the biology of the spinal cord, and importantly what is needed to repair it. Today, there are research facilities around the world developing a range of cutting-edge treatment pathways, some of which are now in clinical trial.
Play your part
Your support is crucial to our pursuit of a cure for paralysis. Whether through donating, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, you can make a significant impact. Together, we can turn our vision into reality, creating a future where paralysis can be cured.
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Ambassadors
Our dedicated network of ambassadors raise awareness of our work through their stories and passion.