Stories about People with Spinal Cord Injuries

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Included on this page are personal stories about people like you and me, whose lives have been affected by a spinal cord injury.

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The Woman of My Life

Nancy Xia writes about her experiences with spinal cord injury and depression. ... read more
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Celebrating Heather and All Mothers...

Heather remembers a vehicle smashing into the car she was in; there were sirens, police, firefighters and the Jaws of Life removing her from the wreckage. ... read more
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Doug's Story

Doug Smith is a true example of inspiration and extraordinary belief in the human mind and spirit. ... read more
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You Never Know What Tomorrow May Bring... Rob's Story

It was a beautiful fall day. Rob, an avid cyclist, loved this part of the day. Out for his Sunday morning ride, Rob enjoyed taking different paths – some challenging, others less so. ... read more
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Meet Fatima-“As if your next breath could be your last”

Fatima is a wife and mother in her thirties. She provides emotional support and guidance to her teenaged children and companionship to her husband. ... read more
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Jim's Story

Take some time to read Jim's story. We love being part of people's triumphs! ... read more
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Julie's Life Was Just Beginning...

“Everything I have wanted, I now have” says Julie. “It may have taken a bit longer, but not much.”

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Wolfgang's Story

“Before CPA Ontario came into my life, I was a wasted man I was on the verge of no return. I felt like nothing. I was on the verge of no return. ... read more
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Anita, Bobby and Baby Olivia

Anita never saw it coming. Twelve years ago, she was driving with her twin sister when their car skidded out of control on the highway. ... read more
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Sam and Blair (Haliburton, ON)

Living in Haliburton, I used to dive off my dock countless times. On Canada Day, 2006, I took a midnight swim. ... read more
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Peter (Toronto, ON)

I still remember that day – August 12, 1995. I was only 17 years old and my entire life changed. On a family vacation in Greece, I dove off a cliff. ... read more
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Jim & Nancy (Alliston, ON)

October 14, 2004 started out just like any other day on the farm for us, without knowing that soon, our lives would change forever.

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Louise (Toronto, ON)

The first bullet grazed my scalp. The second one ripped into my lungs and exploded my spine. ... read more
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Ashley (Caledon, ON)

At the age of 16, my daughter, Ashley was an outstanding soccer player, who had the chance of winning a scholarship when she graduated. However, a car accident left her with multiple injuries. ... read more
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G. Kenneth Langford

A Life Lived... Ken Langford was born in Kent Bridge, Ontario (a small town near Chatham), and he lived there until he went off to Osgood Hall in Toronto. ... read more
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Nancy and Jim

The kids had left for school; we were looking forward to celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary by going on our first cruise. ... read more
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Holiday Wishes Story

“I missed a whole season of skiing with my son last year and I promised I wouldn’t miss another one.” Once again, ski season is fast approaching. ... read more