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CSRO
MAGAZINE BACK ISSUES
Over the past few months we have been working very hard on new initiatives
and this issue of the magazine reports on our efforts. I am delighted
with the work that we have accomplished.
First, Canadian Spinal Research Organization (CSRO) has formed a
strategic alliance with the American Spinal Research Organization
(ASRO). The ASRO is a registered 501 (c) 3 charity in the United
States. Both groups are independent entities. We are looking forward
to collaborating on our goals of research, awareness and prevention
programs. This is a major step forward for us and we are sure momentum
will grow from this. More information will be coming in the next
while.
Our new initiative is the "Shoot For a Cure" program. This is a very
exciting opportunity to raise funds and let many people know about
us. You can visit the site on the web by going to www.shootforacure.org.
Players in the National Hockey League and the NHL Players association
are very involved with helping CSRO. The players have donated their
own hockey memorabilia and each week new items are put up for auction
on the web site. So now you can get great stuff and contribute to
CSRO! This issue of the magazine has an article outlining the program.
Barry Munro and Kurt Gengenbach along with Wayne Archibald have done
an outstanding job to get this program up and running.
Also in this issue is a brief history of CSRO. Many people ask me
about CSRO and when I explain what we do and what we have accomplished
their reaction is amazement at our work. The other reaction I get
is that they had no idea we were even around. I think this will give
everyone a better understanding of what we do, how we do it and why
we do it.
Finally, as long time readers will notice there is a big change from
our previous magazine format. We have put a lot of effort into it
and hope you will enjoy the new style.
As always, we look forward to your comments and suggestions. Please
do not hesitate to contact us. Your input is very important.
Ray Wickson
President
Canadian Spinal Research Organization
The Canadian Spinal Research Organization is dedicated
to the improvement of the physical quality of life for
persons with a spinal cord injury and those with related
neurological deficits, through targeted medical and scientific
research. CSRO is also committed to the reduction of the
incidence of spinal cord injuries through awareness programs
for the general public and prevention programs of targeted
groups.
The Canadian Spinal Research Organization is now going into its seventeenth
year and I believe this is an appropriate time to give a history
of where we have been and where we are going.
We constantly have individuals who ask us what we have done in the
area of spinal cord cure research and what we are doing now. The
other big question is when will there be a cure for paralysis.
Giving a history means starting at the beginning.
THE EARLY DAYS
It is probably difficult for people who became spinal cord injured
in the past few years to understand what the attitude was about cure
for paralysis. In the early 1980's when the question about a cure
was asked to the neuroscientific community the answer was a resounding
no. We were told over and over again that paralysis was permanent
and nothing could be done about it. The problem was just too massive.
That was the landscape we started with.
Because we are spinal cord injured we decided that in order to make
any progress it was up to us to get involved and do something about
it. If you look at most advancements in science and medicine you
will find that the population that was affected were the ones who
were in the forefront making positive things happen.
For us to bring cure research to be a solvable problem it became
obvious that we needed to raise funds and pay for research. This
is what we did and we continue to do. With anything that is new there
is a learning curve that has to be expected. We have learned a good
deal and continue to learn.
Experience is the best teacher. By focusing on targeted scientific
and medical research we soon learned what we considered to be important.
The field of neuroscience is enormous. Because of this there are
many specialists focusing on one piece of a very large puzzle. This
can be a positive or a negative depending on how research is approached.
It can be easy to get caught up with the minutia and not see the
whole picture.
We try to use the "Bench to the Bedside" approach. One example of
this is our involvement with the drug 4-Aminopyridine (4-AP). We
decided that after looking at the science and the potential of 4-AP
to change the physical quality of life for some people with paralysis
we would fund this project.
By taking an overview of the bench work and clinical application,
we utilized several laboratories to prove the scientific merit of
4-AP and when that was completed, we brought the project to the clinicians.
It is the medical doctors who make the final decision whether a drug
like 4-AP is safe and beneficial to the spinal cord injured population.
Dr. Robert Hansebout, Chief of Neurosurgery, St. Joseph's Hospital
in Hamilton, Ontario decided that the criteria of safety and benefit
were met and performed the first clinical trial with spinal cord
injured people. The results on people with an incomplete spinal cord
injury showed some positive results. Some individuals had increased
movement in their paralyzed limbs and some had increased sensation
(feeling). This was the first instance that the biology of the injury
was changed in a chronic spinal cord injury. It is important to keep
in mind that all of the spinal cord injured persons had been paralyzed
for years. This was a study on chronic (old) injured persons and
not with acute (newly) injured persons.
There is an ongoing debate about the effectiveness of any new therapy
when it is administered to newly injured people. The rationale for
this is that the individual can get better after some time without
the assistance of anything. Some spinal cord injured people do get
some function and/or sensation back. This usually occurs within the
first year after injury. So there is some merit to this position.
4-AP is currently completing the second phase of a three phase clinical
trial being conducted under the FDA in the United States. This is
a rigorous procedure (and rightfully so) that is required in order
to receive approval to use 4-AP in the entire spinal cord injury
population. We will keep you informed of the results as they become
available.
To date there have been over one hundred spinal cord persons who
have participated in clinical 4-AP studies.
This is an instance of a Bench to Bedside project. It takes a great
deal of effort to move research from the initial scientific discovery
through to clinical application. CSRO has worked on this project
for over 10 years.
WHERE WE ARE NOW
Neurons or nerve cells have long been considered to be found only
in the central nervous system, (the brain and spinal cord). Once
there has been an injury to the brain or spinal cord, they cannot
be replaced. There are two other sources of neurons in the human
body. One is in the olfactory system and the other source of neurons
is in the enteric system. Nerve cells continue to be produced and
grow throughout life.
CSRO is currently funding a project at McMaster University called
Enteric Neurotransplantation. The concept of this effort is to harvest
enteric cells from the spinal cord injured persons own body and to
graft them into the damaged area of the spinal cord.
We have initiated this research for various reasons. The first reason
is that there is the potential to replace damaged neurons with new
neurons. This would create a fresh supply of neurons that are currently
not available. This is a major problem (if not the major problem)
with spinal cord injuries.
Second, by taking neurons from a persons' own body there should be
no problem with rejection or dealing with immune suppressing drugs.
CSRO initiated and funded this project since 1994. This project has
been technically difficult but as the difficulties arise they are
sorted out. We are very pleased with the progress being made.
This is another example of "Bench to Bedside" targeted research by
CSRO. So far we have dedicated seven years and close to one million
dollars to this project.
Awareness and Prevention Programs
Over the years we have found that there is a need to make people
- especially youths aware of the consequences of spinal cord injuries.
CSRO representatives and volunteers speak to various groups on how
to avoid spinal cord injuries. We have implemented various events
at high schools such as wheelchair relay events to let students experience
what it is like to be in a wheelchair.
We have found that high school students are very receptive to our
message. Another group we work with is minor hockey leagues. CSRO
has built a relationship with players in the National Hockey League
and the NHL players association. The program is called "Shoot for
a Cure". Professional hockey players are very aware of spinal cord
injuries and many have seen a player become paralyzed during their
careers. NHL players and their association have joined with CSRO
to implement prevention programs for the youngsters playing the game.
WHERE WE ARE GOING
CSRO is committed to a cure for paralysis. This is the reason we
started CSRO. We have new projects that we want to fund. The only
thing keeping us back is the funding. We continue to seek new ways
of raising money.
We have outlined above just two research projects to give you an
idea of our commitment to cure for paralysis. CSRO has a long history
of research. A chart of our research is included so you can have
an overview of our activities.
Much has changed since we began. We have gone from considering a
cure for paralysis hopeless to everyone agreeing that paralysis can
be cured. Over the years we have said many times that it is not a
question of if but a question of when.
There are many opportunities for you to contribute financially to
our goal. We are asking you to make a donation to CSRO. You can make
a onetime gift or make a monthly donation. It is very easy to do.
Please call us at 1-800-361-4004 and be a part of making paralysis
a thing of the past. Please don't think someone else will do it.
Progress doesn't happen that way.
Finally, we thank all the dedicated individuals who have been a part
of CSRO and those who make a donation. Without you none of this would
have been possible.
The Canadian Spinal Research Organization exists because individuals
like yourself believe in our cause and voluntarily commit your resources
to help us achieve our goal of curing paralysis. At CSRO we have
now implemented a "Planned Giving" program that allows us to honor
those who support us financially by providing them with special benefits
unavailable for other types of donations.
The term "Planned Giving" refers to charitable gifts that require
some planning before they are made. Cash or other assets, such as
real estate, artwork, or jewelry, can be used to make a planned gift.
The potential benefits of Planned Giving include:
- Increase the current income to yourself and others.
- A lifetime income for you and/or your spouse.
- The reduction of your current income tax and/or the tax of
your estate.
- The avoidance of capital gains tax.
- The passing of your assets to your family at a reduced tax
rate.
- Providing a significant donation to CSRO, helping fund the
valuable research necessary to cure paralysis.
- And there is more...
Examples of some of the common types of planned gifts include:
Bequest in a Will - When someone decides to leave assets to
CSRO in their will, they are making a bequest. Their estate will
receive a charitable tax deduction when the gift is made to CSRO.
Gift Annuity - A gift annuity is a contract between CSRO and
you, the donor. In return for a donation of cash or other assets,
CSRO agrees to pay the donor, or a friend or family member the donor
chooses, a fixed payment for life. The donor can also claim a charitable
tax deduction.
Charitable Life Insurance - The donor can take out a life
insurance policy and name CSRO as the beneficiary. Also, an existing
policy that has finished serving its original purpose can be modified
so that CSRO becomes the new beneficiary.
Pooled Income Fund - CSRO accepts gifts from many donors into
a fund and distributes the income of the fund to each donor or recipient
of the donor's choosing. Each income recipient receives income in
proportion to his or her share of the fund. When an income beneficiary
dies, CSRO receives the donor's portion of the fund.
Retained Life Estate - A donor may make a gift of his house
to CSRO and retain the right to live in the house for the remainder
of his/her life. The donor receives an immediate income tax deduction
for the gift. At the donor's death, the house goes to CSRO.
If you would like any more information regarding the CSRO Planned
Giving program, or would like contact names of estate or financial
planners that can help to arrange a planned gift, please feel to
free to contact us.
If you are considering making a planned gift, we strongly recommend
that you obtain professional advice. This will help ensure that your
financial goals are considered, your tax situation is reviewed, and
the needs of you and your family have first been met. Your help is
appreciated. By working together, our goal of curing paralysis will
be achieved.
As part of the CSRO's ongoing strategy and determination in finding
a cure for paralysis, the organization has incorporated into their
business plan the acquisition of new strategic partners that will
most definitely increase the possibilities and shorten the timeline
to finding a cure for paralysis.
The theory is simple and rather exciting. The more partners and resources
that we have involved in the program of finding a cure for paralysis,
the sooner that a cure will be realized. Having said that, the CSRO
is excited and proud to announce that one of its newest partners
is the pro hockey community, including current and former NHL players
and organizations within the hockey industry.
The CSRO and ASRO have embarked on a bold new campaign entitled "Shoot
For A Cure."
Shoot For A Cure is a unique fundraising campaign led by the hockey
fraternity. The campaign is designed to raise funds for spinal cord
research while also raising the awareness of the magnitude of spinal
cord injuries in hockey. The campaign is designed to raise awareness
and educate the hockey community (players, coaches, trainers and
families) of both the impact and incidence of spinal cord injuries
in hockey.
The history of the development of the Shoot For A Cure campaign began
in May of 1999 when Board Members of the CSRO met with Devin Smith
of the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA).
At that time, because of the unfortunate correlation between spinal
cord injuries and the game of hockey, both parties agreed that it
was time to examine the possibilities of a relationship that could
help further the cause of paralysis research. Many conversations
and meetings transpired between that date and the launch of the Shoot
For A Cure campaign in December, 2000.
Throughout that time, an employee with the NHLPA, Kurt Gengenbach,
who is a C-4 quadriplegic as the result of a hockey accident, volunteered
his services on weekends and evenings to help develop the program.
The CSRO is proud to announce that Kurt is now a full-time employee
with the CSRO acting as the Director of Hockey Operations for the
Shoot For A Cure campaign.
The development of the campaign began with the recruitment of NHL
players to act as representatives for their respective NHL teams.
Players who agreed to act as "Player Reps" at the onset of the campaign
included:
Anaheim - Marty McInnis
Atlanta - Steve Staios
Boston - Jason Allison, Bill Guerin, Dixon Ward
Buffalo - Rob Ray
Calgary - Steve Smith, Jarome Iginla, Clarke Wilm, Dwayne Hay
Carolina - Glen Wesley
Chicago - Steve Sullivan
Colorado - Chris Drury, Dave Reid
Columbus - Kevin Dineen, Kevyn Adams
Dallas - Grant Marshall
Detroit - Darren McCarty, Kris Draper
Edmonton - Doug Weight
Florida - Lance Pitlick, Bret Hedican
Los Angeles - Stu Grimson
Minnesota - Darby Hendrickson
Montreal - Brian Savage
Nashville - Scott Walker, Sebastien Bordeleau
New Jersey - Jim McKenzie
New York Islanders - John Vanbiesbrouck, Garry Galley
New York Rangers - Sylvain Lefebvre, Adam Graves, Theo Fleury
Ottawa Senators - Jason York
Philadelphia - Mark Recchi
Phoenix - Brad May
Pittsburgh - Bob Boughner
San Jose - Stephane Matteau, Vincent Damphousse
St. Louis - Jamal Mayers
Tampa Bay - Brian Holzinger
Toronto - Cory Cross, Bryan McCabe
Vancouver - Jason Strudwick, Todd Bertuzzi, Adrian Aucoin
Washington - Ken Klee
An Advisory Panel was also formed which included the participation
of the following individuals:
Brad May - Chair
Brian Savage - Vice-Chair
Theo Fleury - Player
Jim McKenzie - Player
John Vanbiesbrouck - Player
Steve Smith - Player
Grant Marshall - Player
Bob Boughner - Player
Chris Drury - Player
Mike Gartner - Former Player, NHLPA
Devin Smith - NHLPA
Mike Murphy - Former Player, NHL
Rene Robert - Former Player, NHL Alumni
Colin Campbell - CHL
Gordie & Colleen Howe - Mr. and Mrs. Hockey ™
Dave Dryden - Former Player
Mike Liut - Former Player, Octagon Athlete Representation
Pat Morris - Newport Sports Management
JP Barry - International Management Group
John Davidson - Former Player, Broadcaster
Al Strachan - Toronto Sun
Dr. Charles H. Tator - Scientific Advisor
Terry Kane - Calgary Flames Physical Therapist
The program was officially launched in Canada with a press conference
at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario on December 12, 2000.
At that time, Devin Smith, on behalf of the NHLPA's "Goals & Dreams
Fund," donated $30,000 to the lab at McMaster. The lab is now known
as the "Goals & Dreams Lab."
With the campaign now on firm footing, we felt that it was clear
that in order for the campaign to be properly developed, it had to
be player driven. Kurt could think of no better Chairperson to represent
the players than his friend, Brad May, who currently plays for the
Phoenix Coyotes.
On January 3, 2001, the campaign was officially launched in the United
States in Phoenix with Brad and his Coyote teammates.
"As a player participating in one of the fastest games on earth, I recognize
the great risk we face each time we step on the ice," said May at the January
launch. "The statistics are alarming. I'm thrilled my teammates are putting their
weight behind this cause and I look forward to doing my part to help this worthy
and important hockey safety campaign."
In attendance at the media launch was Advisory Board member John
Davidson, former NHL goaltender and current colour commentator for
the Madison Square Garden Network in New York. The press conference
was a success as the MSG network aired a feature about Shoot For
A Cure a few weeks later during a Rangers' pre-game show.
Also attending the conference in Phoenix was the Spokesperson for
our campaign, Steve Smith. Steve was a veteran NHLer who was playing
for the Calgary Flames at the beginning of the 2000-2001 NHL campaign
but had to retire from pro hockey in November, 2000 due to a spinal
cord injury suffered while playing in an NHL game. Many do not know
that at one point last year, Steve was paralyzed due to pressure
on his spine from his accident.
"This campaign is something that I truly believe in from the standpoint that
I went through it myself and I know how devastating a spinal cord injury can
be to an individual," Steve said at the Phoenix launch. "The day my injury occurred
is something that will be locked in my memory bank forever and ever. When I look
back on that night, if there's any way at all that I could ever prevent someone
from having to go through that again, it'll certainly make a huge difference
in my life."
Included with the launch in Phoenix, the CSRO and ASRO introduced
the Shoot For A Cure website found at www.shootforacure.org. The
website helps to inform and educate people about the campaign as
well as offering hockey safety tips. We encourage all readers to
log on and examine the site for themselves.
With Shoot For A Cure now officially launched across North America,
and with the team reps firmly established throughout the NHL, Kurt,
along with Wayne Archibald of our office, began to schedule presentations
for as many NHL teams as possible.
Throughout the early months of 2001, Wayne and Kurt traveled to meet
with as many players as possible before the end of the NHL's regular
season. The idea behind meeting with the teams was to educate players
about spinal cord injuries within the sport as well as soliciting
players to support Shoot For A Cure in a variety of ways.
To date, the campaign has been a great success. In the short time
between December, 2000 and by the time this story went to publication,
we have raised over $120,000.00. Several players have personally
donated money to the campaign and several others have already committed
to donate funds from their charity golf tournaments that will be
held this summer.
Another area where NHL players have contributed significantly is
by donating hockey memorabilia which is currently being auctioned
off through eBay Canada. The CSRO is proud to announce a partnership
with ebay.ca which will allow for ongoing on-line auctions. We anticipate
that this program will raise several thousands of dollars as players
have donated close to 500 items for sale through the auction.
The players are the key component of this program and the best people
to promote safe and smart hockey. We felt that this a program that
the players should be able to call their own and they have responded
accordingly. NHL players can claim partial ownership to this campaign
and it is through their involvement that funds for spinal cord research
can be raised and through their participation that the promotion
of safe and smart hockey can happen in both Canada and the United
States.
We have been very fortunate to have many individuals who have helped
lead the campaign by donating their time, resources and, in some
cases by making generous financial contributions.
Some of these people include Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames,
Adam Graves and Sylvain Lefebvre of the New York Rangers, Damian
Rhodes of the Atlanta Thrashers, Brad May of the Phoenix Coyotes,
Steve Smith of the Calgary Flames and Brian Savage of the Montreal
Canadiens.
We have also received tremendous support from people throughout the
NHL community other than current players. The assistance of John
Davidson was mentioned earlier and Terry Kane, Physical Therapist
for the Calgary Flames, has been a very dedicated supporter of Shoot
For A Cure.
As a trainer in the NHL, and as the therapist for the Flames who
had to care for Steve Smith after his spinal injury, Terry obviously
has a vested interest in our campaign and trying to reduce such injuries.
He has proved time and again to be a valuable partner in what we
are trying to accomplish and he has opened many doors for us throughout
the NHL to help us spread our message.
Professional hockey players are not the only partners that we have
struck a relationship with through this campaign. We have also been
fortunate to solidify relationships with Rene Robert and the NHL
Alumni and with player agents such as JP Barry of International Management
Group (IMG).
Working with Rene has proved to be quite invaluable in that he is
helping to bring the entire hockey community into our program by
spreading word of our campaign to the many former NHLers around North
America.
On top of that, the former Buffalo Sabre forward has been extremely
helpful in assisting us with the organization of an NHL Alumni Shoot
For A Cure golf tournament that is scheduled to be held in Toronto
on September 17. The financial potential of such a tournament is
huge and it is only possible because of our relationship with Rene.
Our relationship with JP Barry of IMG has also proven to be quite
successful to date. Through IMG's representation of Toronto Maple
Leafs' captain Mats Sundin, our campaign has been able to help a
spinal cord injured young man.
Sundin currently leases a private box at Air Canada Centre, named "Captain's
Corner," which he donates for use to several different charities.
And, for one night, Shoot For A Cure was given use of the box.
Besides raising funds for spinal cord research and promoting safe
and smart hockey, one of the many other goals of Shoot For A Cure
is to assist individuals who may have suffered a spinal cord injury
as the result of a hockey accident.
We identified an individual in the community, Travis Colley-Zorrilla
of Burlington, Ontario, who had suffered a spinal cord injury while
playing hockey in December, 2000 and decided to lend him some moral
and financial support through our campaign. After talks with IMG
and the Maple Leafs, we made arrangements for Travis to attend a
Maple Leafs game in March and sit in Captain's Corner.
While we invited Travis and his friends to attend the game, we also
auctioned off the other seats in the box. The seats were auctioned
off for $2,500 and an anonymous donor matched that amount. This helped
the campaign in several aspects in that funds were raised for spinal
cord research and positive publicity was generated as a result of
our efforts.
On top of that, the $2,500 matched funds were donated directly to
Travis Colley-Zorrilla for expenses that he will incur once he is
released from the hospital.
Currently, we are expanding Shoot For A Cure to an even higher platform
as we are attempting to formalize relationships with each NHL team,
approaching the clubs on a team-per-team basis.
We have also had several discussions with the NHL itself and hope
to enter a strong relationship with the league in the near future,
one that would be similar to our existing partnership with the NHLPA.
There are no limits as to the funds that can be raised from Shoot
For A Cure. The same can be said of the potential for corporate sponsors
to join our campaign in the upcoming months. We have been fortunate
to secure the sponsorship of the follow corporate sponsors:
e-Bay Canada
KEWL Threads
Photofile
Campbells
We are excited about the work that we are doing in establishing these
partnerships and look forward to reporting back to you on the great
success we expect from this campaign. Once again, by the increased
number of strategic partners and the raising of more funds, we can
only shorten the time for finding a cure for paralysis.
The CSRO is an organization that represents consumers and their families.
It is proud of its support it receives from various chapters. The
members of the CSRO show their support by holding fundraising events
such as:
- Spinal Tap Bonspiel
2001 marked the 10th anniversary of the Spinal Tap Mixed Curling
Bonspiel. Spinal Tap, in 10 years, has raised over 62,000.00
for spinal research. It has gone from an event that raised 1,200.00
the first year to an event that raises approximately 10,000.00
annually. Spinal Tap has received a tremendous amount of support.
Ross M. Durant Insurance has been the title sponsor the last
4 years. Via Rail has provided the feature draw prize [around
trip for 2 in the Windsor/Quebec City corridor] for the last
9 years.The following individuals have donated a great deal of
their time to theSpinal Tap: Heather and Ed Durham, Bill Neilson,
Cathi Petrow, Colleen Spencer, Dave Peck, George Karrys, and
many more. The Spinal Tap is unique in that it is not a competitive
event, the idea is to have fun.Participants have ranged from
Olympic medallist [George Karrys, silver medal Nagano '98], to
Canadian champions [Allison Goring, Scott Tournament '94], to
celebrities [Paul Gross, Due South], and to people who have never
even played before. The one thing everyone has had in common
was that they had fun and helped raise money to find a cure for
paralysis.
- Sandra Burton Golf Tournament
The 9th Annual CSRO and the Friends of Sandra Burton Golf Tournament
was held July 7th, 2000 with a full 144 enjoying a wonderful
day of golf. The tournament raised over $10,000 for research
and CSRO would like to thank all the volunteers and golfers for
participating in the event.Enjoy a day of golf while supporting
the Canadian Spinal Research Organization, and the Friends of
Sandra Burton. On July 6, 2001 the Cardinal Golf Club will proudly
host the 10th CSRO and Friends of Sandra Burton Golf Tournament
Some of the day's highlights include: · Tournament format
(4 man best ball) · Hole in one (you could win a car) · Free
basket of balls (practice warm-up) · Dinner will be served
to all golfers · Silent Auction · Entertainment
The "Friends of Sandra Burton" Trust Fund is a non-profit organization
designed to provide financial assistance for a young quadriplegic
girl and her family. Concerned members of her community formed
the Trust Fund after Sandra was injured in a swimming accident
in August 1991. Sandra's injury has resulted in almost total
paralysis of her limbs.In 1997 Sandra received an insurance settlement.
It was her wish that we continue to support spinal research on
a larger scale and therefore, the "Friends of Sandra Burton" joined
with an non-profit agency called "Canadian Spinal Research Organization" (CSRO)
to help research a cure for spinal paralysis.This year will be
the 10th Annual Sandra Burton Golf Tournament and Silent Auction
and the 5th with CSRO participating. Over the past 9 year this
event has raised in excess of $100,000 and the 10th Anniversary
will celebrate the achievement of the "Friends of Sandra Burton" and
its supporters with special presentations at the Golf Tournament.
- CSRO Golf Tournament
The 4th Annual CSRO Golf Tournament and Silent Auction was held
July 13th, 2000, at Woodington Lake Golf Club. The event raised
$24,000 for research and all the golfer committed on great facilities
at Woodington Lake.Come join us at the CSRO's 5th Annual Golf
Tournament and Silent Auction to be held on Thursday July 13th,
2000, at Woodington Lake Golf Club in Tottenham. Your participation
translates into much-needed support for this worthy cause --
and, who knows, maybe this will be the day you break that elusive
number on the course! Here are a few highlights of this annual
sell-out event · Woodington Lakes has developed a reputation
for excellent, challenging golf amidst a breathtaking landscape · Quality
golf shirts, lunch, dinner, course-skills challenges, prizes
and silent auction all add to the event · A great opportunity
to support an organization that is leading the way in Canadian
spinal cord medical and scientific research · Many high-profile
sponsorship opportunities available To register contact Wayne
Archibald via e-mail or contact our office.
- High School Wheelchair Relay
The first CSRO Wheelchair Relay, which was held April 4th, 2000,
at the Aurora High School, was an over whelming success raising
over $5,000 for research to cure paralysis. The students were
involved in awareness activities for two weeks prior to the day
of the relay. Even though race day's weather was a bit cold the
Much Music Video Dance Party keep the participants dancing in
the parking lot. Special thanks to the Hudson Bay Company for
their sponsorship of the event.
With the success of the first year behind CSRO, plans are in
the works to spread the Wheelchair Relay across the York region
for the Spring of 2001.
Get your school involved in the activities by contacting the
CSRO office.
- Chris Beehler Golf Tournament
CSRO would like to thank all the organizers and golfers that
took part in the 6th Annual Chris Beehler Open held in Kingston
on August 16th, 2000. The event raised $16,000 towards research
for the cure for paralysis.
Be sure to register early for the 7th Annual Chris Beehler Open
to be held on August 15th, 2001.
- Rotary Auction
Of the 22 years the Rogers Cable/Richmond Hill Rotary Auction,
CSRO has participated in the last 5 raising over 25,000.00. The
Rotary Auction consists of a number of local charities in York
Region submitting donated items that are auctioned off on local
Rogers cable. The auction takes place the beginning of December,
just in time for the Christmas rush. CSRO has submitted a number
of autographed memorabilia in the past to be bid on. This event
is especially beneficial to donors as their business gains valuable
exposure by having their item or service displayed on television.
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