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“Will I ever have a girlfriend again? Will anyone be interested” says Grant immediately after his traumatic spinal injury at 16 years of age.
A Lasting Gift
Have you ever considered leaving a gift in your will?
Every gift left to NZST in a will is significant and leaves an enduring legacy, impacting the lives and rehabilitation of those navigating a new…
Spinal Network News
Would you like to contribute? We'd love to hear from you, if you have a story to share! The Spinal Network News (SNN) is the New Zealand Spinal Trust’s national magazine, published three times a year covering topics .
Disability Iceberg
Do you have a spinal cord injury or impairment?
Have you ever wanted to explain to someone that your SCI impacts you much more than just not being able to walk? Perhaps to your employer, colleague,…
Winning at life! Mark’s story …
The lucky 'reject' ...
03/09/2021
Mark is a generous supporter of the NZST and has been since his experience with SCI. Mark never needed our services, but he chooses to support…
Winning at life! Brett’s story …
Thank goodness no switch was available ...
02/09/2021
If Brett could’ve flicked a switch while in hospital to end it all, he would’ve.
Now he says thank goodness no such…
Winning at life! Brenda’s story …
The continuing story ...
01/09/2021
The Hidden Issues I Face Being An SCI Walker. By Brenda van Eyk
If you didn't know me and you passed me on the street, you probably wouldn't…
Winning at life! Sid’s story …
Lockdown surprise!
31/08/2021
It was absolutely not the way Sid saw his 21st birthday going …
Right up until he and his mates decided to go for a dip in the pool it had been…