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.
The Spin Doctor: Spasticity and SCI
“I find my spasticity is a lot better with exercise in general, but lately spasticity in my hips is causing me a lot more trouble than it used to. I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle.” Read on for answers in our Spin Doctor series.
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.
The Spin Doctor: How Do I Manage My Periods with a Spinal Cord Injury?
“I was injured late last year and missed my period for several months. Now it’s back and it feels a lot more complicated to manage – got any tips?” Read on for answers in our Spin Doctor series.
Pressure Relief: New Pressure Ulcer Treatment Heals Fast
What if we told you that a daily sprinkling of a fine white powder on your open pressure ulcer might cut the healing time in half, or even more? Read more about Amicapsil, a compound that has a growing number of highly satisfied users with SCI.
Sweat Your Pain Away: How Exercise Can Help Alleviate Chronic Pain
A new scoping review published recently by BC researchers suggests that physicians treating chronic pain for patients with SCI should consider prescribing physical activity and exercise, along with medications.
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.
Setting the Record Straight on Living with an Incomplete SCI
We asked a few of our SCI BC peers who are incomplete and can walk to answer one question: if you had the opportunity to tell the public—and even your friends and family—about the nature and implications of your injury, what would you say?
Danny Sloan—Musical Talent, Technology and Tenacity
SCI BC peer Danny Sloan, aka Busker Dan, is one of Vancouver’s most well-known street musicians. His love of music, a customized busking rig and the best office window around make his full-time busking job a joy.
Heavy Burden: The Cost of Prescription Medicines
We’ve always known that Canadians with SCI shoulder hugely unfair costs when it comes to prescription medicines. But now a Canadian research team has determined just how much that burden is…
The Misconceptions of Living with an Incomplete SCI
For many, the invisibility of living with incomplete SCI is a big struggle, with needs that are frequently overlooked and are poorly understood by others. In addition to creating more peer chat groups, we’re also doing our best to stimulate more research around this unique form of SCI.
Anything But Ordinary: A Look Into SCI BC Peer Passions
A look into six SCI BC Peers from across the province who are breaking barriers in unusual sports or passions.