Correlation between Spinal Cord and Brain Injuries

After suffering a spinal cord injury when cycling headfirst into the rear of a truck and trailer unit in 2006 that left me requiring a wheelchair for mobility I have been passionate about all aspects of an SCI; it's causes, treatments, research for a cure and most importantly how best to cope with living with it.

A lot of SCIs are caused through collisions or falls that involve the head yet , as was in my case, immediate and ongoing treatment is of the 'orthopaedic' concerns of damage to vertabrae etc yet little or no treatment is done for a brain injury which can cause ongoing issues if not diagnosed.

As such I aim to raise funds to further the awareness of not just spinal cord injuries but also as importantly the possibility of accompanying brain injuries by completing a number of long distance handbike rides:

February Buller Marathon 42.2km

June Christchurch Marathon 42.2km

July Canterbury 60km

August Canterbury 80km

September Canterbury 100km

culminating in the iconic . . .

November New York City Marathon 42.2km

Your financial support would be welcomed.