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August 20, 2019
Spinal Cord Injury BC Airport Experience Tour – Let’s Fly
At the beginning of the summer, I was lucky enough to have joined the Spinal Cord Injury BC Airport Experience Tour and felt inspired to write up a blog including some of the things I learned! When travelling with any kind of disability, it’s important to be prepared. With that…
Continue ReadingJuly 10, 2019
Wheeling in the great outdoors – tips for keep it “wheely” safe
While the end of June marked the start of summer, it also began silly season for wheelchair users who navigate seas of pedestrians, vehicles and other hazards. Indeed, it’s not uncommon to see close calls between wheelchairs and sets of able-bodied shins. And wheelchair users are particularly vulnerable. Distraction and…
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Back, Neck and Spinal Cord InjuriesJanuary 8, 2019
Tips for Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury
With the holiday season behind us, and several months to go with the winter weather many people take this time to get outta dodge and find some sunshine! Here are some of my personal observations and suggestions for travelling with a disability. 1 – Prescription medication — Don’t pack it…
Continue ReadingJuly 25, 2018
Western Canadian Wheely Open 2018
August 18th and 19th 2018 will mark the first ever wheelchair floorball-hockey tournament played on Canadian soil, or on Canadian floor to be more precise. The gymnasium at Trinity Western University in Langley will host these games and will be home to visitors from as far as Austria who will…
Continue ReadingJune 21, 2018
Scotiabank Half-Marathon Charity Challenge in Support of Spinal Cord Injury BC
It is hard to believe this weekend on June 24th marks the 20th anniversary of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon, it also hard to believe 1998 was 20 years ago. This year marks the 4th time that I will be participating in this particular race. But for me, it is much more than a…
Continue ReadingNational Sledge Hockey Championship 2018
The BC Provincial Sledge Hockey team played in the 3rd annual National Sledge Hockey Championship held at the Richmond Olympic Oval this year. The tournament took place May 11-13 and played host to incredible action from four of the top teams from across the country, including two-time defending champs Alberta,…
Continue ReadingNovember 30, 2017
Importance of Fitness for the Spinal Cord Injury Community
It is no secret that being physically active is important, but this is of the utmost importance for those living with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). People living with SCI are more prone to health risks such as blood clots and obesity, which could lead to more complex cardiovascular diseases.…
Continue ReadingNovember 21, 2017
Get a Great Gift for a Good Cause — Spinal Cord Injury BC
Let’s face it, most of our holiday shopping is done online, so why not support a great cause at the same time with Spinal Cord Injury BC’s (SCI BC) online ‘Gifts for Good’ event on 32 Auctions. The auction runs from November 20th through to December 3rd. With plenty of items to…
Continue ReadingDecember 1, 2016
Avoid the Lines: SCI BC’s Gifts for Good Online Silent Auction
Get a Great Gift for a Good Cause. As part of the of the gift-giving season this year, you can skip the lines and take part in Spinal Cord Injury BC’s (SCI BC) online ‘Gifts for Good’ event on 32 Auctions. Make the most of the final days and support SCI…
Continue ReadingOctober 27, 2016
Murphy Battista Personal Injury Lawyer, Scott Stanley, Talks Setting Up His Scholarship with SCI BC
The new Scott Stanley Scholarship awarded at Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) is a fresh start for those newly injured to reach greater heights. When, Murphy Battista LLP’s personal injury lawyer, Scott Stanley, grew up in Northern Saskatchewan, his awareness of modest means was amplified. Scott’s ability in identifying the needs of…
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