Spinal Cord Injury and Cancer - Member stories
20 October 2026
In 2017, David Bateman (52) from Halstead, Essex, was diagnosed with a tumour growing inside his spinal cord after months…
Read more20 October 2026
In 2017, David Bateman (52) from Halstead, Essex, was diagnosed with a tumour growing inside his spinal cord after months…
Read more20 April 2026
Dani Czernuszka-Watts (37) from Reading is taking on the London Marathon for Spinal Injuries Association, nine years after being paralysed…
Read more20 April 2026
Stevie O’Brien (39) from Rotherham is taking on the London Marathon for Spinal Injuries Association six years after being paralysed…
Read more20 April 2026
Phil Gutteridge (48) Milton Keynes will be completing the London Marathon for Spinal Injuries Association six years after a spinal…
Read more20 April 2026
Craig Manning (42) from Essex will be completing the London Marathon for Spinal Injuries Association alongside friend Mike Nixon (38)…
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After sustaining his spinal cord injury as a 19-year-old, Jamie was told that despite wanting children, he probably wouldn’t ever…
Read more12 February 2026
NR Times Award-winner Gary Dawson on turning tragedy into purpose Gary Dawson is Support Network Manager at the Spinal Injuries Association…
Read more14 July 2024
My story – from the spinal unit to becoming an SIA support coordinator by Joe Steele.
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