How the rugby community is helping its own

Former England rugby international and Spinal Research Patron, Jason Leonard OBE, is heading up our rugby fundraising initiative called Tackling Paralysis.

Every day four people in the UK sustain a spinal cord injury, and every rugby player knows that when they walk onto the pitch they are putting their bodies on the line. Unfortunately injuries can and do happen, devastating the lives of young players, their families and their friends.

At Spinal Research our try line is to develop the life changing research needed to cure paralysis.

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Jason Leonard backs Tackling Paralysis

“Spinal Research is funding ground-breaking pilot projects that have the potential to deliver meaningful treatments for those injured whilst playing rugby, as well as the wider SCI community. Crucial funds are now needed to raise monies for this ground-breaking work.” Jason Leonard, MBE.

Ways you can help Tackle Paralysis

Help us get over the line

There are loads of ways you can help fundraise through your club. Some of the simplest include:

Match day fundraising – Organise a half-time/post match bucket collection with supporters.
Fundraise with food and drink -You could get the club together for a fundraise curry or barbecue night. How about nominating one of your beers on tap as a charity beer, and donating some money to research for every beer sold across the season.
Clubhouse fundraising – Hold a special fundraising club night in aid of Spinal Research. For example a quiz night or even karaoke are great ways to have fun and raise money.
Marathon match -Hold a 12 hour or 24-hour sponsored marathon match with funds going to Spinal Research.

Once you have decided how you will get involved you can choose a fundraising target and set up your fundraising page. Then, let us know your plans so we can support you with advice and materials.

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