Sophie Morgan Instagram – The concept of a “cure” is a complicated one for people with disabilities.
Many of us hate the word, as it reinforces the outdated and harmful notion that we all want to be ‘fixed’ when really, what we (also) want is the world around us to be fixed.
Living with an injury however, one that devastates your ability to connect with your body and leaves you dependent on mobility devices (that are often too expensive or limited in their function), makes for a challenging life, one that some of us would rather not have to sustain should we have the choice. Which currently, we don’t.
For the last twenty years I have been reconciling the fact that my complete spinal injury would never be changed….and I’ve honestly made peace with it… but this visit to a spinal research lab in LA last summer made me realise that my outcome, and so many others either living with paralysis caused by SCI, may one day change.
The research is funded by Wings For Life, a charity for whom I’m now an Ambassador. They say that it is now no longer a matter of if…but when. The only barrier we need to overcome is raising the funds to get this, and other research into clinical trials.
Today, the WFL World Run is happening. A global fundraiser. The impact this event has is seismic. Head to @wflworldrun or @wingsforlife to find out more, to watch and, if possible, donate.
And please spread this video to give those who long for a choice over their circumstances, hope.
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#SpinalCordInjury #Paralysis #WingsForLife #TheWorldRun #MedicalCure #SpinalResearch #SpinalCordInjuryResearch | Posted on 04/May/2025 12:00:00
