Ontario Invests In Leading-Edge Spinal Cord Research

manouli · 02-27-2008, 11:53 AM

Ontario Invests In Leading-Edge Spinal Cord Research
McGuinty Government Teams Up With Man In Motion

TORONTO, Feb. 27 /CNW/ - Ontario is working with the Rick Hansen
Foundation to support leading-edge spinal cord injury research.
"Together, we can make life easier for Ontarians living with spinal cord
injuries by bringing exciting discoveries from the lab to the clinic faster,"
said Premier Dalton McGuinty.

more:
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a.../27/c6434.html

lynnifer · 02-27-2008, 12:10 PM

This is a great thing .. because I don't think I was going to reach 1100 signatures lol.

http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_pe...cgi?11002008&1

Woo hoo Premier!

Now then, Quebec? Saskatchewan? Manitoba? Martimes and the Territorries?

Jeff B · 02-27-2008, 04:12 PM

Great news,

Maybe telling every government survey person who called that this should be a priority actually might have helped a little bit. It is a good thing I am not a Conservative or I would have just asked for tax cuts.

I am sure that Lynnifer's letters and emails played a much bigger role. So thank you.

Anyone who wants to write a quick thank you letter or email to the Premier can do so here: http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/feedback/default.asp

I'm not pleased with everything that this government has done but as a member of this small interest group that we all have the misfortune of being members I am thankful for the financial attention and support to our cause.

Liisa · 02-27-2008, 10:53 PM

This is a great start..... I've sent in my "thank you" notes to the premier and my MPP.

wheelchairTITAN · 02-27-2008, 11:34 PM

Ontariaireeairio! A place to live and a place to grow ... You go Dalton!

DougB · 02-28-2008, 04:17 PM

Great news Ontario! Another brick in the wall.

DougB · 02-29-2008, 02:59 PM

Manitoba follows suit with 3 million of their own! Rick Hansen was in town today and it was announced.

lynnifer · 02-29-2008, 03:17 PM

DougB that is awesome!!!! Yay Manitoba!

Saskatchewan? Quebec where the hell are you???

Patonb · 02-29-2008, 03:23 PM

Where is Mr. Sask? He' been off missing.

manouli · 03-03-2008, 12:36 PM

Manitoba gives $3M boost to spinal injury treatment

Last Updated: Friday, February 29, 2008 | 2:54 PM CT
CBC News

The Manitoba government will spend $3 million over the next five years making sure people with spinal cord injuries receive the most up-to-date services.

Premier Gary Doer and other government officials announced the funding in the provincial legislature Friday.

The money will help ensure medical treatment and social services incorporate the most recent research and provide more counselling to people who have experienced spinal cord injuries, they said.

Brad Boiselle, who had a tumour removed from his spine seven years ago, said counselling helped him make the transition from mechanic to teacher.

"Just managing your life, your body — it takes a lot of time when you have a spinal cord injury," he said. "It's just too much to think about, and there's so many things that happen. If you're not in the right mindset, you're not going to succeed."

more:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/st...y.html?ref=rss

02-27-2008, 11:53 AM	#1
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,339	Ontario Invests In Leading-Edge Spinal Cord Research Ontario Invests In Leading-Edge Spinal Cord Research McGuinty Government Teams Up With Man In Motion TORONTO, Feb. 27 /CNW/ - Ontario is working with the Rick Hansen Foundation to support leading-edge spinal cord injury research. "Together, we can make life easier for Ontarians living with spinal cord injuries by bringing exciting discoveries from the lab to the clinic faster," said Premier Dalton McGuinty. more: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a.../27/c6434.html

02-27-2008, 12:10 PM	#2
lynnifer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 15,313	This is a great thing .. because I don't think I was going to reach 1100 signatures lol. http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_pe...cgi?11002008&1 Woo hoo Premier! Now then, Quebec? Saskatchewan? Manitoba? Martimes and the Territorries? __________________ I think over again my small adventures, My fears, Those small ones that seemed so big, For all the vital things I had to get and to reach; And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing, To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world. Anonymous (Inuit, 19th century) T-11 Flaccid Paraplegic due to TM July 1985 @ age 12

02-27-2008, 11:34 PM	#5
wheelchairTITAN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oakville, ON ... Just North of the 43rd Parallel, SocialistLand Posts: 2,046	Ontariaireeairio! A place to live and a place to grow ... You go Dalton! __________________ William ... rolling since 1989 ... BE NICE!It's free P.S. ~ I have "handicapabilities" TWITTER: @MacBerry

02-28-2008, 04:17 PM	#6
DougB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Teulon Mb. Canada Posts: 161	Great news Ontario! Another brick in the wall. __________________ Throw a rod in the water.....relax! My Site: http://t-wt1.webs.com/

02-29-2008, 02:59 PM	#7
DougB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Teulon Mb. Canada Posts: 161	Manitoba follows suit with 3 million of their own! Rick Hansen was in town today and it was announced. __________________ Throw a rod in the water.....relax! My Site: http://t-wt1.webs.com/

02-27-2008, 04:12 PM	#3
Jeff B Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,265	Great news, Maybe telling every government survey person who called that this should be a priority actually might have helped a little bit. It is a good thing I am not a Conservative or I would have just asked for tax cuts. I am sure that Lynnifer's letters and emails played a much bigger role. So thank you. Anyone who wants to write a quick thank you letter or email to the Premier can do so here: http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/feedback/default.asp I'm not pleased with everything that this government has done but as a member of this small interest group that we all have the misfortune of being members I am thankful for the financial attention and support to our cause.

02-27-2008, 10:53 PM	#4
Liisa Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 78	This is a great start..... I've sent in my "thank you" notes to the premier and my MPP.

02-29-2008, 03:17 PM	#8
lynnifer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 15,313	DougB that is awesome!!!! Yay Manitoba! Saskatchewan? Quebec where the hell are you??? __________________ I think over again my small adventures, My fears, Those small ones that seemed so big, For all the vital things I had to get and to reach; And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing, To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world. Anonymous (Inuit, 19th century) T-11 Flaccid Paraplegic due to TM July 1985 @ age 12

02-29-2008, 03:23 PM	#9
Patonb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ottawa, Cdn.....eh Posts: 3,270	Where is Mr. Sask? He' been off missing.

03-03-2008, 12:36 PM	#10
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,339	Manitoba gives $3M boost to spinal injury treatment Last Updated: Friday, February 29, 2008 \| 2:54 PM CT CBC News The Manitoba government will spend $3 million over the next five years making sure people with spinal cord injuries receive the most up-to-date services. Premier Gary Doer and other government officials announced the funding in the provincial legislature Friday. The money will help ensure medical treatment and social services incorporate the most recent research and provide more counselling to people who have experienced spinal cord injuries, they said. Brad Boiselle, who had a tumour removed from his spine seven years ago, said counselling helped him make the transition from mechanic to teacher. "Just managing your life, your body — it takes a lot of time when you have a spinal cord injury," he said. "It's just too much to think about, and there's so many things that happen. If you're not in the right mindset, you're not going to succeed." more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/st...y.html?ref=rss

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