This week was #WorldSCIday and I was really delighted to be asked by YOOCAN website to feature my story. Check out the full article on: https://yoocanfind.com/Story/1030/sciawarenessday-my-journey-with-paralysis www.yoocanfind.com
Cure Girl Barbara: Waiting 30 Years for a Cure
This was published on our Cure Girls blog on the anniversary of Cure Girl Barbara Bucci’s 30 years of her spinal cord injury. I had to publish this as I think Barbara has written such a touching and honest blog, which just highlights the fact that we need more of an urgency for a cure… Continue reading Cure Girl Barbara: Waiting 30 Years for a Cure
It’s official! My Cousin Mark is in the London Marathon
I’m so proud of my cousin Mark Germain and totally chuffed to bits that he’s running the London Marathon 2018 for Spinal Research! It will be Mark’s first ever London Marathon and it’ll be such an amazing thing to do as Mark once weighed 18 stone. He’s made a complete lifestyle change and looks and… Continue reading It’s official! My Cousin Mark is in the London Marathon
Wings for Life World Run in Milan, Italy 2017
I’m back in London and still absolutely buzzing after attending the #WingsForLifeWorldRun in Milan! I met up with my Cure Girls Loredana, Arcangela & Marina along with our 40 strong #CureGirlsTeam who were running & pushing for a cure for paralysis. It’s a worldwide run which takes place simultaneously in 33 countries and 100% of… Continue reading Wings for Life World Run in Milan, Italy 2017
Thank you Professor Raisman. R.I.P.
Today itโs a very sad day for the Cure Girls and all people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord injury (SCI), because we have learned that Prof. Geoffrey Raisman passed away on Friday 27 January 2017. Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this time. I have met prof. Raisman together with… Continue reading Thank you Professor Raisman. R.I.P.
3 Month Alcohol Ban and 300 Mile Virtual Cycle for Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
On Thursday 19th January 2017 I completed my 4th virtual cycle to raise money for a cure for paralysis. I decided to set myself the toughest challenge yet by not only cycling the furthest distance I’ve ever cycled but also to make the challenge even more difficult by going on a 3 month alcohol ban… Continue reading 3 Month Alcohol Ban and 300 Mile Virtual Cycle for Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Homeopathy & Spinal Cord Injury
It has been exactly 2 years since I came off my medication for chronic pain and so far the best thing (also the hardest) I’ve ever done. I decided after taking medication for my neuropathic pain for 10 years to stop taking it due to a number of reasons. With the help of my lovely… Continue reading Homeopathy & Spinal Cord Injury
Fierce, Feisty Girls Fighting For a Cure! Meet The Cure Girls
Read our first published Cure Girls Campaign 2016 in Totally Aesthetic Magazine. TotallyAesthetic AESTHETICS, BEAUTY, CELEBRITY, WELLNESS FIERCE, FEISTY & FIGHTING FOR A CURE. MEET THE CURE GIRLS! By Lorraine โLollyโ Mack Having the time of her life, travelling, fun jobs which she loved, Lolly liked to party and even won Party Girl… Continue reading Fierce, Feisty Girls Fighting For a Cure! Meet The Cure Girls
Reflecting on Paralysis: The Cure Girls by Samantha Walsh
THE BLOG Reflecting On Paralysis: The Cure Girls 27 October 2016 Samantha Walsh Cosmetics boutique manager & writer When you look in the mirror, what do you see? A wrinkle…an imperfect nose…a fresh blemish on your chin? In this age of air-brushed perfection and cleverly-filtered social media, itโs easy to be self-critical; to compare your… Continue reading Reflecting on Paralysis: The Cure Girls by Samantha Walsh
Return of the Mack by Samantha Jane Walsh
This is my dear friend Sam’s published article in the Huffington Post about that fateful night of my injury while we were out partying together…. www.lifeabirdseyeview.blogspot.com THE BLOG Return of the Mack 10 October 2016 | Updated 11 October 2016 Samantha Walsh Working in the beauty industry in London in the late nineties and early… Continue reading Return of the Mack by Samantha Jane Walsh