The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) and Rick
Hansen Institute (RHI) is one of the largest and well financed organization
dealing with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the WHOLE WORLD.
but…
There is a concern in the paralysis
community about the RHF and RHI’s spending on a cure for paralysis.
In 2011 these concerns led to over 300
emails being sent to RHF’s CEO, Mr. Art Reitmayer, asking for clarification.
SO WE ASKED A VERY SIMPLE QUESTION,
“Please outline
your spending on translational research for central nervous system
regeneration, i.e., a cure for spinal cord injury.”
We were shocked to find the answer void of
any content. He answered,
“81% of funds raised by RHF have been
directed towards the search for a cure for SCI and quality of life initiatives.”
You can imagine the red flags that were
raised by an answer like this.
So this time we want to forget about the
past and ask Rick directly about RHF/I’s plans to get people out of wheelchairs
and walking and we want an announcement made at the May Interdependence 2012
conference in Vancouver.
Help Rick strengthen CURE’s side by adding
your name, along with over 600 people worldwide, to the following questions.
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To: Mr. Rick Hansen
Re: Getting us up and walking
We want to be with you in your fight to
cure paralysis so naturally we want to know if you’re really with us.
Please answer the following clearly in
writing and publicly at the Interdependence 2012 conference.
A.
How much are you planning to
spend in the next 5 years to find a cure for chronic SCI?
B.
Which research projects (basic
and clinical research) will be funded by Rick Hansen organizations to get
people with chronic SCI out of wheelchairs?
C.
What is RHF/I’s ability and/or
willingness to fund promising science to cure chronic spinal cord injury both
domestically and internationally.
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This campaign has now ended. Thank you for your support.
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