Resiliency in Motion 5K Race 2022

The Resiliency in Motion 5K 2022 was a huge success - and we can't thank you enough. To all of our sponsors, racing teams, supporters and family and friends who came out to support a cure for spinal cord injuries we are forever thankful. Your support helped us exceed our...

Ray Wickson Memorial Award 2022

In recognition of the notable efforts of Ray Wickson during the course of his life to bring forth the cause of SCI cure research, including his leadership in the creation of the Canadian Spinal Research Organization we have dedicated an award in his name. It is with great pride and...

Bay Area Health Trust launches Safety Chair, a new evacuation device with the goal of getting EVERYONE OUT! in collaboration with the Canadian Spinal Cord Research Organization

March 11th, 2021 HAMILTON, ON-- (BUSINESS WIRE)—Bay Area Health Trust (bayareahealthtrust.com), and Live Easy Inc. (liveeasyinc.com) today announced their exclusive Canadian distribution rights for the Safety Chair emergency evacuation device and the launch of Project EVERYONE OUT! in support of the Canadian Spinal Cord Research Organization’s (CSRO) fundraising, advocacy and...

SCI Research in the News – CBC’s The National

With the recent news coverage of Humboldt Broncos' crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki's treatments abroad, the conversation about epidural stimulation has entered the mainstream media. The SCI community has been aware of the benefits of neuromodulation for some time, and we are working through the established research channels to make this...

Congratulations to our 12 Days of Giving 50/50 Raffle Winner!

This year we tried something a little different to wrap up the year - and we ran an Online 50/50 Draw in the beginning of December.  The draw ran for 12 days and resulted in a jackpot of $500 being awarded.  Our lucky winner was Melanie who received her prize...

SCOTIABANK TORONTO WATERFRONT MARATHON

This year, the CSRO and our supporters took part in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon.  As part of our Paving the Way for a Cure campaign, we rallied our new partners at the 407 ETR, and the OPP, as well as longtime supporters Permobil and Simone Performance to come out...

CSRO In Memoriam: Remembering Clifford Voll

Clifford Voll was a man who valued independence, community, and progress.  After a motor vehicle crash resulted in a spinal cord injury at his C7 vertebrae, Clifford was classified as a quadriplegic but he had almost full use of his arms and hands.  This ability allowed him to use a...

CSRO + AIA Partner to address road safety through the CCIAP.

Canadian/American Spinal Research Organization announces partnership with AIA Canada to address road safety through the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (Toronto, ON - November 20, 2018) – The Canadian/American Spinal Research Organization (CSRO) and the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada are pleased to announce a partnership to address road...

Fraser Burton Corporate Champion Award: Permobil

On Wednesday, August 29th, 2018, the CSRO presented the Fraser Burton Corporate Champion Award to Allan Boyd and his team at Permobil in recognition of their exceptional commitment, dedication and outstanding support in helping us find a cure for spinal cord research. The award is given to a corporate partner...