Canadian Spinal Research Organization

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The CSRO is dedicated to funding research to find a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and to reducing spinal cord injuries through awareness and prevention programs.

08/21/2026

Thank you, HD Mutual!

We’re proud to recognize HD Mutual Insurance Company as a Regional Sponsor of CSRO’s 100KM in 100 Days campaign.

Support from partners like HD Mutual helps us keep moving toward a future where the devastating secondary complications of spinal cord injury no longer cut lives short.

Every kilometre in this challenge represents the people and families affected by SCI - and every sponsor helps us carry their stories and this mission further.

Thank you to HD Mutual for getting behind 100KM in 100 Days and supporting the fight for better outcomes after spinal cord injury.

Learn more and help us reach the finish line: https://fundrazr.com/92jXof

After sustaining a spinal cord injury in a car accident in the early 1980s, Ray became determined to challenge what was ...
08/19/2026

After sustaining a spinal cord injury in a car accident in the early 1980s, Ray became determined to challenge what was then widely accepted about life after paralysis. He dedicated his life to advancing the pursuit of a cure, raising funds for spinal cord injury research and helping lay the foundation for what would become the Canadian Spinal Research Organization.

His commitment helped build a movement that continues today.

As we take on 100KM in 100 Days, we remember Ray not simply as a member of the SCI community, but as one of the people who helped push spinal cord injury research forward in Canada.

Every kilometre carries that mission forward: honouring those we've lost while continuing the pursuit of better treatments, better outcomes and ultimately, a cure.

Help us power the movement - donate today:
https://fundrazr.com/92jXof

08/17/2026

A huge thank you to the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) for supporting 100KM in 100 Days as a regional sponsor!

Support from organizations like ECAO helps make this campaign possible as we travel 100 kilometres prior to race day to raise awareness and funds for spinal cord injury.

We’re incredibly grateful to ECAO for their support and for helping us move closer to a future with better outcomes for the spinal cord injury community.

Thank you, Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario, for being part of the journey.

Learn more about the 100KM in 100 Days campaign here: https://fundrazr.com/92jXof

At 16 years old, Shauna Petrie became paraplegic following a parachuting accident. What followed was an extraordinary li...
08/14/2026

At 16 years old, Shauna Petrie became paraplegic following a parachuting accident. What followed was an extraordinary life defined not by her spinal cord injury, but by how fully she lived.

Shauna became a passionate advocate for people with spinal cord injury, helping others navigate life with a disability and pushing for greater inclusion and opportunity.

She was also an accomplished athlete — competing in downhill skiing, tennis, handcycling, wheelchair boxing and wheelchair curling, where she became a two-time Ontario Provincial Champion. Beyond sport, she was a teacher, business owner, accessible-travel expert, wife, mother, grandmother, world traveller and nationally ranked Scrabble player.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, Shauna continued competing. In 2025, she helped her curling team win the Ontario provincial championship and was representing Ontario at the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship when a recurrence of her cancer forced her to withdraw. She passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 60.

We’re on this journey in honour of Canadians like Shauna - with every kilometer we travel towards a better future for people living with spinal cord injuries.

Learn more here: https://fundrazr.com/92jXof

In September 1983, Barbara Turnbullwas an 18-year-old high school student working a shift at a convenience store in Miss...
08/10/2026

In September 1983, Barbara Turnbullwas an 18-year-old high school student working a shift at a convenience store in Mississauga when she was shot in the neck during a robbery. The injury severed her spinal cord and left her quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down.

Rather than allowing the injury to define her, Barbara went on to build an extraordinary career. She became a journalist with the Toronto Star, authored books about life with quadriplegia, and emerged as one of Canada's most passionate advocates for accessibility and spinal cord injury research. She founded the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research, helped establish the Barbara Turnbull Award for Spinal Cord Research, and raised millions of dollars to advance SCI research across Canada.

For more than three decades, Barbara used her voice to advocate for people living with disabilities, pushing for accessibility, inclusion, and scientific breakthroughs that could improve life after spinal cord injury. Her work earned her numerous honours, including an appointment to the Order of Canada in recognition of her contributions to spinal cord injury research and advocacy.

On May 10, 2015, Barbara passed away at the age of 50 from complications related to pneumonia.

Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death among people living with spinal cord injuries, particularly those with high-level cervical injuries that can compromise respiratory function. Her death served as a reminder that even decades after an injury occurs, secondary complications remain a serious and often life-threatening reality for many people living with spinal cord injuries.

Learn more about our journey to 100KM in support of spinal cord injury research here: https://fundrazr.com/92jXof

Did You Know?After a spinal cord injury, weakened breathing muscles and an impaired ability to cough can make it difficu...
08/07/2026

Did You Know?

After a spinal cord injury, weakened breathing muscles and an impaired ability to cough can make it difficult to clear mucus from the lungs. This significantly increases the risk of respiratory infections like pneumonia.

For many people living with SCI, pneumonia isn't just another illness - it's a life-threatening secondary complication that can lead to repeated hospitalizations and, far too often, premature death.

Research is helping us better understand, prevent, and treat these complications, but there is still much more work to do.

Every kilometre completed in our 100KM in 100 Days campaign helps fund the research that can improve lives, prevent secondary complications, and bring hope to thousands of Canadians living with spinal cord injury.

Support the journey. Support the research. Donate today.

https://fundrazr.com/92jXof

As families and friends head out to enjoy Ontario's lakes, cottages, campgrounds, and road trips this August, we encoura...
08/05/2026

As families and friends head out to enjoy Ontario's lakes, cottages, campgrounds, and road trips this August, we encourage everyone to put safety first.

Whether you're behind the wheel or out on the water, a few simple precautions can help prevent life-changing injuries:

• Always wear your seatbelt.
• Never drive impaired or distracted.
• Wear a properly fitted life jacket while boating or participating in water sports.
• Stay aware of changing conditions and look out for one another.

At the Canadian Spinal Research Organization, we're committed to a future where spinal cord injuries are prevented whenever possible—and where those living with SCI have access to the research, support, and advocacy they deserve.

Take a moment to review this summer’s Road Safety Initiatives from the MTO and stay safe!

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Josh Forbes continues to lead Team Cure through his unwavering dedication and tireless commitment to improving the lives...
08/04/2026

Josh Forbes continues to lead Team Cure through his unwavering dedication and tireless commitment to improving the lives of people living with spinal cord injuries.

Josh has now completed 50 kilometres, reaching the halfway mark in his 100K in 100 Days challenge. Every kilometre is completed in honour of Canadians who have lost their lives to the secondary complications of spinal cord injury, while raising awareness of the urgent need for continued research, advocacy and education.

We’re making progress but we’re not there yet.

Help Josh reach the finish line. Every donation supports life-changing spinal cord injury research and brings us one step closer to improving outcomes for Canadians living with SCI.

Donate today:

https://fundrazr.com/92jqB3?ref=ab_1uF9JjiDd1t1uF9JjiDd1t

Looking for something fun this Civic Holiday Monday?Check out Bingo World Newmarket on Monday, August 3 for a chance to ...
07/30/2026

Looking for something fun this Civic Holiday Monday?

Check out Bingo World Newmarket on Monday, August 3 for a chance to win big while helping make a difference.

When you play, you're also supporting organizations like ours. Through our charitable gaming partnership, our volunteers raise funds at Bingo World and Gaming to help us continue to amplify SCI research and advocacy opportunities for Canadians living with spinal cord injury.

We hope to see you there!

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Every donation to 100K in 100 Days helps move spinal cord injury research forward.It supports the scientists searching f...
07/29/2026

Every donation to 100K in 100 Days helps move spinal cord injury research forward.

It supports the scientists searching for new treatments, the clinical trials testing tomorrow's therapies, and the collaboration needed to turn promising discoveries into real outcomes.

Every kilometre Team Cure wheels represents another step toward a future where recovery is possible.

Together, we're not just raising funds - we're building the bridge to what's next.

Please support the journey with a donation of any size and help us reach our goal: https://fundrazr.com/92jqB3?ref=ab_1uF9JjiDd1t1uF9JjiDd1t

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9225 Leslie Street Unit #228
Richmond Hill, ON
L4B3H6

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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