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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Kevin Rempel's Story

As we begin our Holiday Season, I reflect back on the years and the individuals who I have met in my journeys as Executive Director of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) Ontario. ... read more
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Meet Veteran Steve Daniel

Growing up in Sudbury, Steve Daniel joined the Canadian Forces when he was a teenager. With 14 years in the Royal Canadian Regiment 1st and 3rd Battalion, Sergeant Daniel served four tours of du ... read more
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Steps on the Way By Clark Lord

Then something happened on June 4th, 2010... I found myself in a hospital room that I later discovered was St. Michael’s, downtown Toronto.

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Randy... A Free Spirit

Randy lives his life without boundaries. Although he has a rare neuromuscular disorder that has rendered him blind and paralyzed from the neck down, the 51-year-old’s spirit is remarkably free. ... read more
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Picking Up The Pieces... Daniel Perry's Story

Daniel Perry is a lucky man. Having overcome challenges that would have broken the will of many and surviving when the odds were stacked against him, the 25-year-old knows what it means to have gratitude. ... read more
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Zora: The Courage to Contribute

Zora is a dedicated volunteer at CPA Ontario. Read her story to learn about what motivates her to give her time and why she feels it is important to do so.

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Wayne Brocklebank: The Difference A Decade Makes

Wayne Brocklebank is just one of our fabulous volunteers. Read this article about Wayne to find out about his experience and why he volunteers with the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario. ... read more
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Highlighting a CPA Ontario Member: Percy Mount

This Remembrance Day we want to highlight one of our members. Percy Mount is a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a veteran of World War II in the British Armed Forces. ... read more
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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.” ... read more
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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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