Last week, two of the Cure Girls, Loredana & Marina flew to London from Italy to meet me (Lolly) and attend some very important meetings with researchers and also a meeting with the charity Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation (NSIF) for an update on their latest research news. While we were together we wanted to take… Continue reading Can We Make Fighting For a Cure The New Trend? New Cure Girls Campaign
My Visit to the Reeve Irvine Research Centre in California
On Wednesday 13th July I had the privilege of going to visit the Reeve Irvine Research Centre, University of California to meet with Dr. Oswald Steward (Director of Reeve Irvine Research Centre) and Tania Jope (Director of Community Development). As we entered the very impressive building I noticed pictures of the late Christopher Reeve and… Continue reading My Visit to the Reeve Irvine Research Centre in California
Me Before You Film ~ The Verdict
Yesterday was the #film #launch #MeBeforeYou which I just had to go and see. It’s based on a fictitious romantic novel so I was feeling skeptical as to whether it would be any good or not. I must say after watching the film I was pleasantly surprised as it showed the #true #facts about living… Continue reading Me Before You Film ~ The Verdict
My Medication Hell
After being paralysed for over 10 years, I made a big decision to come off my medication which I took for chronic pain. To be honest it was for many reasons not just one but I didn’t realise what was ahead of me. The drug I took is used to treat nerve pain after a… Continue reading My Medication Hell
My Trip to Milan for the Wings For Life World Run 2016
I took part in my 1st Wings for Life World Run in Milan to meet up with the Italian Cure Girls, Loredana, Marina, Arcangela & Barbara. Along with a team of 40 people in our Cure Girls Team. The Wings for Life World Run takes place every year simultaneously in 33 countries and the aim… Continue reading My Trip to Milan for the Wings For Life World Run 2016
My Virtual 285 Mile Cycle London to Paris for Spinal Research
In January 2016 I completed a 285 mile virtual cycle (equivalent distance of London to Paris) in 13 days! Smashing my personal best record by finishing 5 days early! I raised over ยฃ2,300 for Spinal Research who fund vital research for a cure for paralysis.
Lolly on BBC Radio London with Eddie Nestor
On Wednesday 13th January I was absolutely delighted to be invited along to BBC Radio London to have an interview with the brilliant Eddie Nestor on his Drivetime Show. Eddie talks about serious topics/issues and peoples views in London and I was nervous but excited to speak about my story, latest fundraiser and the Cure… Continue reading Lolly on BBC Radio London with Eddie Nestor
#WalkingWednesday.. have you joined in yet?
Our CURE GIRLS #WalkingWednesday Cure Paralysis Campaign is growingโฆ BUT WE WANT TO MAKE IT EVEN BIGGER! Don’t forget to hashtag a pre-injury photo of yourself using #WalkingWednesday #CureGirls on your social media EVERY WEDNESDAY. LET’S MAKE CHRONIC SPINAL CORD INJURY CURABLE. Can you spot yourselfโฆโฆ.
Celebrating the Cure Girls 3rd Birthday
All this week we’ve been celebrating our CURE GIRLS birthday.. 3 years together. Three busy years of fighting for a cure for paralysis needs to be celebrated so we have been doing so all week on social media publishing daily our own personal stories on why we joined the CURE GIRLS. Read all about it… Continue reading Celebrating the Cure Girls 3rd Birthday
My Visit to the New Central London Location of Spinal Research
On September 15th I was delighted to visit the new location of Spinal Research to see Dr Mark Bacon and the team at their fab new offices in Moorgate, Central London. They moved just recently from Surrey with new members of staff, still in the process of settling in their new location. I had a… Continue reading My Visit to the New Central London Location of Spinal Research