Richard Peter: Indigenous leader, Paralympian, Mentor, Sports Advocate and More
Richard Peter is an Indigenous leader, five-time Paralympian, mentor, sports advocate, research champion, husband, son, and so much more.
A Matter of Style: Adaptive Clothing Option in BC
SCI BC peer Derek Jezewsky has always enjoyed dressing and looking smart. With his new business, he’s overjoyed to be helping other peers discover—or rediscover—their own fashion sense.
How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Opens Doors: Q+A with Agasha Mutesasira
Applying to the Gragopean Scholarship Trust was easier than Agasha Mutesasira thought it would be. From this one simple act, there’s been tremendous momentum, and many doors have opened for this deserving recipient.
Freedom to Roam with Access BC
Access BC is helping to expand accessible outdoor recreational opportunities, tourist attractions, and destinations. Here’s how.
The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mitch Wheeler
The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust helped Mitch return to school with the goal of providing for his family and pursuing a career in construction estimating and drafting and design.
SCI and Pregnancy During COVID-19
SCI BC peer, Jana Husseini shares the challenges, struggles, and joys of pregnancy and childbirth with an SCI during COVID-19.
The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mujtabaa Saloojee
Mujtabaa Salojee, a recent recipient of the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust, explains how the funding helped him pursue his passion for art and engineering.
Breaking New Ground: SCI on Reality TV
The final season of the hugely popular, made-in-BC reality show Jade Fever offers viewers a new twist: excavator operator Shane Bunce, who joins the cast and single-handedly proves that people with SCI are up to some of the toughest jobs on the planet.
Remembering Brad Jacobsen
On February 17, the world lost Brad Jacobsen. He has left us at way too young an age, but he has left an incredible legacy for the organization and for all who knew him. He brought light to the world. He brought light to people in their darkest times.
Gerry Price – My Monthly Donation is a Gift for the Future
Now that I’m a little older I think back on everything and believe we need to give back—that’s why I’m a monthly donor. SCI BC has always been there for me and it’s really important to make sure this continues for younger people.
Comeback Cowboy: How an Injured Rodeo Rider Got Back on the (Adapted) Saddle
After his 2015 rodeo injury, Kevin Cunin didn’t know if he’d ever be able to ride again. Thanks to his own perseverance and a little help from his friends, he’s back in the saddle—and chasing down a career in cattle ranching.
Maureen Brownlee – My Monthly Donation is a Gift of Community
SCI BC has been a huge part of my life. I probably wouldn’t have met my husband if I hadn’t worked here, I wouldn’t have had my daughter, and wouldn’t have experienced all the incredible opportunities with people who always believed in me. That’s why I’m a monthly donor.