Spinal Network News - December 2017
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CONTENTS<br />
EDITORIAL....................................................................................... 3<br />
HANS WOUTERS - FINDING FUTURES....................... 4<br />
NEVER GIVE UP - ALEX DALZELL’S STORY.................. 6<br />
ALL BLACK RYAN CROTTY VISITS<br />
THE BURWOOD SPINAL UNIT........................................... 10<br />
NEWS IN BRIEF................................................................................ 13<br />
THE BIG STEP FORWARD....................................................... 14<br />
LIBRARY UPDATES....................................................................... 18<br />
NZST AT THE RACES................................................................. 21<br />
BEST MOMENTS OF <strong>2017</strong>...................................................... 23<br />
CONNECTING PEOPLE - BRETT LADBROOK.......... 31<br />
ACCESS APP - DISABILITY SERVICE................................. 32<br />
FUNDRAISER FOR THE NZSTFUN.ORG...................... 33<br />
CALLAGHAN INNOVATION................................................ 34<br />
FUNDERS AND SPONSORS.................................................. 35<br />
SPINAL NETWORK NEWS is published by the NZ<br />
<strong>Spinal</strong> Trust<br />
Send your contributions to:<br />
The Editor SPINAL NETWORK NEWS<br />
c/- New Zealand <strong>Spinal</strong> Trust, Private Bag 4708,<br />
Christchurch 8140<br />
Tel: (03) 383 7540 Fax: (03) 383 7500<br />
Email: peter.thornton@nzspinaltrust.org.nz<br />
Web: www.nzspinaltrust.org.nz<br />
DESIGN & LAYOUT: Melanie Evans<br />
COPY PROOFING: Suzanne Reiser<br />
DISCLAIMER:<br />
The views expressed in SPINAL NETWORK NEWS<br />
are those of its contributors. They do not necessarily<br />
represent the opinion of the members of the Editorial<br />
Committee or the policies of the New Zealand <strong>Spinal</strong><br />
Trust.<br />
Patrons of the<br />
New Zealand<br />
<strong>Spinal</strong> Trust,<br />
Sir Tim Wallis<br />
(left) and Trevor<br />
Harrison (right).<br />
EDITORIAL TEAM<br />
PETER THORNTON<br />
Hi my name is Peter Thornton, I am so proud<br />
to be the editor of this great magazine. I believe<br />
it is a publication that has the power to change<br />
lives, but it is only as strong as the community<br />
who support it. I encourage anyone who is living<br />
with SCI to get in touch and share their story.<br />
We’d love to hear from you. To Suzanne, who<br />
is leaving us after this issue, thanks so much for<br />
all of the hours and effort you have put into<br />
making the SNN a great publication. We really<br />
appreciate it and will miss your contribution.<br />
BERNADETTE CASSIDY<br />
Hi, my name is Bernadette Cassidy. I am<br />
delighted to be a member of the editorial<br />
team. Sadly in this issue we farewell our proof<br />
reader – Suzanne Reiser. Suzanne has being a<br />
member of the SNN for nearly seven years. We<br />
appreciate her energy, commitment and high<br />
standards which have taken the magazine to the<br />
next level. Thank you Suzanne!<br />
CONTRIBUTING<br />
WRITERS<br />
Peter Thornton<br />
Hans Wouters<br />
Bernadette Cassidy<br />
Mike Brown<br />
Suzanne Reiser<br />
CCS Disability Action<br />
SUZANNE REISER<br />
Hi, my name is Suzanne Reiser, a former patient<br />
of the Burwood <strong>Spinal</strong> Unit where I spent 4½<br />
months with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. I have<br />
been a volunteer Patient & Family Support<br />
worker at the BSU; and proof reader/sub-editor<br />
and editorial committee member for the SNN<br />
for the past seven years. It is with sadness that<br />
I inform readers that this is my last issue as I<br />
am retiring from my role with the SNN. I feel<br />
truly blessed and privileged to have been part<br />
of producing this fantastic magazine working<br />
alongside so many wonderful colleagues over<br />
the years (a special thank you to Bernadette<br />
Cassidy), and to read such inspiring life-stories<br />
every issue. I hope you will all continue to<br />
support the work of the NZST and to feel<br />
inspired, supported, and informed by the SNN<br />
going forward! With warmest wishes to you all,<br />
love from Suzanne oxo<br />
Callaghan Innovation<br />
Cheril Clarke<br />
Brett Ladbrook<br />
Wellington City Council<br />
Thundermaps<br />
Thanks to all who contributed<br />
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