tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33958055030376352572024-02-21T05:12:04.012-06:00Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury GroupWelcome to the Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group.
This site was set up to keep people informed about the activities of the group. Whether it be the days and times of our meetings, events and outings, or new information about a cure for paralysis; it will be posted on this site. Our hopes are that the group grows and more people feel empowered to live happy, healthy, productive lives. Please feel free to leave comments and/or contact us at nwiscig@gmail.com.The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-73490130884236145422012-02-01T12:19:00.001-06:002012-02-01T12:23:33.892-06:00NWI SCI Group-February Meeting at the Vater house<span style="font-family: arial;">Hello all,</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I know its been a long time and this may be short notice, but Anne Vater and her husband have invited us to their new house in Crown Point, Indiana for a get together this Saturday, February 4th, 2012. I would like anyone who is interested in getting reacquainted to please reply to this message so we know how many to expect. We are talking about ordering pizza from... you guessed it Gelsosmo's for this gathering. There is one near their house. I don't know who else has been missing the taste of Gel's pizza, but I'm looking forward to it. </span><br style="font-family: arial;"> <br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I almost feel like Jake Blues.. We're gettin' the group back together.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"> <br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I' would like to visit and see how everyone has been doing and what we've all been up to. I would also like us to discuss the future direction of the NWI SCI Group. What does it mean to each of us and the community as a whole? What sort of goals, if any, are we interested in accomplishing? ...and what is the level of interest and commitment that each of us are willing and able to put into accomplishing these goals? Any and all ideas are welcome. Any and all interest levels are welcome. So, if you can make it... Bring your appetite! Bring your imagination and thinking caps! Bring any interested family and friends! I hope to see you all at the Vater House on Saturday.</span><br style="font-family: arial;"> <br style="font-family: arial;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Saturday, February 4th, 2012</b><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">1pm - 4pm</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Vater House</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">12640 Pennsylvania St</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Crown Point, IN 46307</span><br style="font-family: arial;"><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=12640+Pennsylvania+Street,+Crown+Point,+IN+46307&hl=en&sll=41.678755,-87.36311&sspn=0.551818,0.883026&oq=12640+Pennsylvania+St+Crown+Point,+IN+46307&hnear=12640+Pennsylvania+St,+Crown+Point,+Indiana+46307&t=m&z=16" target="_blank">map</a><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> H: </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="tel:219-779-9878" value="+12197799878" target="_blank">219-779-9878</a><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">C: </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="tel:219-7468261" value="+12197468261" target="_blank">219-7468261</a>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-79540404348968183322011-07-08T12:48:00.000-05:002011-07-08T12:49:15.818-05:00July Meeting<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Everyone,</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gary and Heidi Pierce have invited us to their house for a cookout for the July meeting.<span> </span>They have a swimming pool with a lift and a stocked pond in the back yard, so bring a suit and/or a fishing pole if you are interested. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and soda will be provided. Please RSVP and bring a side dish if you are able.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p style="line-height:normal"><b>Sunday, July 10<sup>th</sup>, 2011</b></p> <p style="line-height:normal"><span>1pm - ?</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal"><span>Gary and Heidi's House</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal">440 Elk Creek Ct.<br />Hebron, IN 45341</p> <p style="line-height:normal"><a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Hebron&state=IN&address=440+Elk+Creek+Ct&zipcode=46341-7700&country=US&latitude=41.370677&longitude=-87.184469&geocode=ADDRESS" target="_blank">Map</a></p>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-90751023464343478632011-05-31T17:05:00.000-05:002011-05-31T22:21:22.974-05:00June Meeting and more...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> 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mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Hello Everyone,<br /><br />Our next meeting will be:<br /><br /><b>Sunday June 5, 2011</b><br />1:00 pm at<br />Gelsosomo's Pizza<br />2605 LaPorte Ave<br />Valparaiso IN<br />477-4255<br /><a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=map&TL=more&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?C=gelsosmo%27s&L=Valparaiso+IN+46385&OO=1&STYPE=S&CID=509710&CP=Food+%26+Dining%5ERestaurants%5EPizza%5E&EG=1&RR=15&LID=0118848341&map.x=212&map.y=125&level=8&lat=041469499&lng=-087029301&POI1lat=041469499&POI1lng=-087029301&POI1name=Gelsosomo%27s+Pizzeria&streetaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue&city=Valparaiso&state=IN&zip=46383&spad=no" target="_blank">map</a> | <a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=drive&TL=drive&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?spaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue%2B+Valparaiso%2BIN+46383&spdd=true" target="_blank">driving directions</a><br /><br />*Please RSVP for the meeting. Hope to see you there!<br /><b>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Some dates to keep in mind are:</b><br /><br /><b><u>*June 4 - </u></b><br />Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program<br />Annual Open House & Lunch<br />10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Christening of 2.4 meter GUST<br /><a href="http://www.juddgoldmansailing.org/event_calendar.html" target="_blank">http://www.juddgoldmansailing.org/event_calendar.html</a><br /><br /><b><u>*June 8, 9 - </u></b><br />RHI Sports’ annual water ski clinic<br />8:00am to 5:00pm<br />Morse Reservoir at Red Bridge Park<br />697 West Jackson St.<br />Cicero IN, 46034<br />$10 per Skier per day. Lunch is available and free both days!<br />To register please go to: <a href="http://2011rhispwaterskiclinic.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://2011rhispwaterskiclinic.eventbrite.com</a>. If you have any questions, please contact RHI Sports by phone at: <a href="tel:317-329-2281" target="_blank">317-329-2281</a> or by email at: <a href="mailto:rhisp@rhin.com" target="_blank">rhisp@rhin.com</a>. Hope to see you there.<br /><br /><a href="http://adaptiveadventures.org/programs" target="_blank"><b>*Adaptive Adventures</b></a> also has a number of events that may be of interest to some of you as well. From handcycling, kayaking in Chicago; to water skiing in Twin Lakes, WI; to camping in Savanna, IL. Check them out at <a href="http://adaptiveadventures.org/events" target="_blank">http://adaptiveadventures.org/events</a><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />If anyone else has any information they would like to share, please feel free to do so.</p>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-71988260483768621542011-04-29T20:34:00.001-05:002011-04-29T20:34:54.650-05:00May Meeting and More...Hello Everyone,<br /><br />Our next meeting will be:<br /><br /><b>Sunday May 1, 2011</b><br />1:00 pm at<br />Gelsosomo's Pizza<br />2605 LaPorte Ave<br />Valparaiso IN<br />477-4255<br /><a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=map&TL=more&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?C=gelsosmo%27s&L=Valparaiso+IN+46385&OO=1&STYPE=S&CID=509710&CP=Food+%26+Dining%5ERestaurants%5EPizza%5E&EG=1&RR=15&LID=0118848341&map.x=212&map.y=125&level=8&lat=041469499&lng=-087029301&POI1lat=041469499&POI1lng=-087029301&POI1name=Gelsosomo%27s+Pizzeria&streetaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue&city=Valparaiso&state=IN&zip=46383&spad=no" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">map</span></a> | <a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=drive&TL=drive&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?spaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue%2B+Valparaiso%2BIN+46383&spdd=true" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">driving directions</span></a><br /><br />*Please RSVP for the meeting. Hope to see you there!<br /><br />A few of us attended a wheelchair tennis clinic at Turnstone Center in Forte Wayne, Indiana on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The pictures can be found <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/nwiscig/TennisClinicForteWayneIN?feat=directlink" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><b><br />Other dates to keep in mind are:<br /><br />Saturday, May 15 -</b><br />Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation<br />Day at the Races<br />Indianapolis Motor Speedway<br />Indianapolis, IN <br /><a href="http://www.samschmidt.org/events" target="_blank">http://www.samschmidt.org/<wbr>events</a><br /><br /> <b>June 4 - </b><br />Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program<br />Annual Open House & Lunch<br />10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Christening of 2.4 meter GUST<br /><a href="http://www.juddgoldmansailing.org/event_calendar.html" target="_blank">http://www.juddgoldmansailing.<wbr>org/event_calendar.html</a><br /><br /><br /><b>Other News:<br /><br />Unite 2 Fight Paralysis</b> has videos from Working 2 Walk 2010, a science symposium where scientists working on curing paralysis meet with 200 patient advocates and their families. <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/u2fp" target="_blank">http://www.vimeo.com/u2fp</a><br /><b><br />ADA Compliance</b> - If you are ever in doubt of whether a concert venue of stadium is operating under the ADA her is the resource to check.<a href="http://www.ada.gov/stdspdf.htm" target="_blank"> http://www.ada.gov/stdspdf.htm</a> <br /><br />Kim's friend's band is playing at the Michigan City American Legion on Saturday if anyone is interested in going. They are interested in doing a benefit concert for our group, so it might be nice to check them out and give them a little support before they head out on tour this summer.The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-70872428173065780862011-04-29T02:01:00.002-05:002011-04-29T02:08:11.871-05:00Wheelchair Tennis ClinicThe Turnstone Center and Wildwood Raquet Club hosted a wheelchair tennis clinic on April 16, 2011. It was a good time, with a pretty good turn out for the morning session. About half the people continued on to the afternoon session.<br /><br />Check In 10:00am - 10:30am<br />Opening Session at Turnstone 10:30am - 12:30pm<br />Lunch at Turnstone at 12:30pm - 1:30pm<br />Afternoon Session at Wildwood Racquet Club at 2:00pm - 4:00pm<br /><br />My daughter went with me and got to experience tennis from a sports chair and standing. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and wouldn't mind having a sports chair of my own so that I could play tennis locally... because the chair does make that much of a difference.<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=https%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fnwiscig%2Falbumid%2F5600870558386412561%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com" width="288" height="192"></embed>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-38930978496825568212011-04-08T19:23:00.002-05:002011-04-08T19:28:36.713-05:00On the Ice At the United Center<h3 style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message" style="font-size:85%;">On March 26, 2011, two members of the NWI SCI Group played in an exhibition sled hockey game with the RIC Blackhawks before the Blackhawks faced off against the Ducks. Here are some pictures. Congratulations Gary and Paul!</span></h3><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=https%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fnwiscig%2Falbumid%2F5592560805833293025%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="192" width="288"></embed>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-12847486386042705732011-03-10T17:42:00.006-06:002011-04-08T19:22:57.852-05:00A Thank You from the Lab of Dr. Hans KiersteadIn December of 2010, the Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group donated $2000 to the University of California-Irvine to help fund the research of Dr. Hans Kierstead. We got this thank you card in the mail in the beginning of March.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHm2ipQI71WNIu_Xpr68dksxFFMZ1PLTd3VeDgrxcgJ-gHLCjSKiUxfGNGk_BQe99IX_2ZLDXiZj9FYl4QBjSj5D7EElalWD592QyjxxSg5lCdMLpwyokKkZpk5ANm4NevsNlDFRhPEM3/s1600/kierstead+lab+thank+you+card.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHm2ipQI71WNIu_Xpr68dksxFFMZ1PLTd3VeDgrxcgJ-gHLCjSKiUxfGNGk_BQe99IX_2ZLDXiZj9FYl4QBjSj5D7EElalWD592QyjxxSg5lCdMLpwyokKkZpk5ANm4NevsNlDFRhPEM3/s200/kierstead+lab+thank+you+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582643095085894018" border="0" /></a>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-6716225041380050152011-02-20T21:43:00.004-06:002011-02-20T22:00:21.252-06:00March Meeting - date change and more...Hello Everyone,<br /><br />The date of our next meeting has been changed to:<br /><br /><b>Saturday, March 5, 2011</b><br />1:00 pm at<br />Gelsosomo's Pizza<br />2605 LaPorte Ave<br />Valparaiso IN<br />477-4255<br /><a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=map&TL=more&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?C=gelsosmo%27s&L=Valparaiso+IN+46385&OO=1&STYPE=S&CID=509710&CP=Food+%26+Dining%5ERestaurants%5EPizza%5E&EG=1&RR=15&LID=0118848341&map.x=212&map.y=125&level=8&lat=041469499&lng=-087029301&POI1lat=041469499&POI1lng=-087029301&POI1name=Gelsosomo%27s+Pizzeria&streetaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue&city=Valparaiso&state=IN&zip=46383&spad=no" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">map</span></a> | <a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=drive&TL=drive&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?spaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue%2B+Valparaiso%2BIN+46383&spdd=true" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">driving directions</span></a><br /><br />*Please RSVP for the meeting. Hope to see you there!<br /><br />The date of our March meeting has been moved due to the fact that three members of the Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group have started playing sled hockey with the RIC Blackhawks and there is a scrimmage scheduled for the RIC Blackhawks to play GLASA’s Falcons sled hockey team on Sunday, March 6<sup>th</sup> and March 13<sup>th</sup> from 3:15pm – 5:30pm at the Hot Shot rink in Lake Bluff, IL.<br /><br />Gary and Paul have been going to practices for a while now and I just started. If you are free and interested in supporting the fellow NWI members in their Sled Hockey endeavors, please feel free to ask one of us for more information.<br /><br />To learn more about RIC Blackhawk Sled Hockey...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/chicagoparkdistrict#p/a/u/0/D9G9DdPwFxQ" target="_blank"><object style="height: 390px; width: 640px;"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/D9G9DdPwFxQ?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/D9G9DdPwFxQ?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="640" height="390"></embed></object></a><br />--------------------------------------<br />*Hopefully those members who took part in the adaptive ski trips with Adaptive Adventures will be in attendance to regale us with their tails of adventure, as well.<br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />A message from Kim...<br /><br />My friend Drew and his band <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tldrock">This Last Dance</a> are having a FREE show in Michigan City and he wants us to attend!<br /><br />March 3rd, 10pm<br />Ryan's Irish Pub<br />401 Franklin St<br />Michigan City, IN<br /><br />It's a pretty open bar, but if we need to, Drew said that we can sit to the side where they will be. They want to do fundraisers for us so this is a great way to find out what their music sounds like. I think they're awesome! Hope to see you all there!<span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span> <div style="padding: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow: hidden; word-wrap: break-word; color: black; text-align: left; line-height: 130%;"> </div> <div style="padding: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow: hidden; word-wrap: break-word; color: black; text-align: left; line-height: 130%;"> </div>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-27412045938304916492011-02-03T13:04:00.002-06:002011-02-03T13:15:19.553-06:00February Meeting<div>Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I hope that you have all made it through the Blizzard of 2011 and have gotten yourselves dug out by now. This is just a reminder that the <b>February</b> meeting of the Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group will be:</div> <div> </div> <div><b>Sunday, February 6, 2011</b><br />1:00 pm at<br />Gelsosomo's Pizza<br />2605 LaPorte Ave<br />Valparaiso IN<br />477-4255<br /><a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=map&TL=more&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?C=gelsosmo%27s&L=Valparaiso+IN+46385&OO=1&STYPE=S&CID=509710&CP=Food+%26+Dining%5ERestaurants%5EPizza%5E&EG=1&RR=15&LID=0118848341&map.x=212&map.y=125&level=8&lat=041469499&lng=-087029301&POI1lat=041469499&POI1lng=-087029301&POI1name=Gelsosomo%27s+Pizzeria&streetaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue&city=Valparaiso&state=IN&zip=46383&spad=no" target="_blank"><span style="color:#cc0000;">map</span></a> | <a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=drive&TL=drive&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?spaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue%2B+Valparaiso%2BIN+46383&spdd=true" target="_blank"><span style="color:#cc0000;">driving directions</span></a><br /> <br /></div>Bring your Valentine out for some pizza...<br />Please RSVP if possible... Hope to see you there!The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-49759514555090525442011-01-24T01:10:00.003-06:002011-01-24T18:09:24.317-06:00Adaptive Snow SkiingHello Everyone,<br /><br />On January 18th, 2011 three members of the Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group participated in the Adaptive Ski and Ride Program at Wilmot Mountain. The pictures can be found <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/nwiscig/AdaptiveSnowSkiing11811#" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Anyone interested in participating in future skiing outings please read the email below and contact Diana Helt (<a href="mailto:dhelt@ric.org" target="_blank">dhelt@ric.org</a>) and Angela Allen (<span style="color:black;"><a href="mailto:angela@adaptiveadventures.org" target="_blank">angela@adaptiveadventures.org</a> ). Let me know if you get scheduled, because the NWI SCI Group would like to pay for your lift ticket to help facilitate your adaptive skiing experience.<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fnwiscig%2Falbumid%2F5565588554991713969%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="288" height="192"></embed><br /><br /></span>My Skiing Experience...<br /><br />I had never been skiing before this trip, and I was definitely nervous going into it. The organizers and the volunteers really instill confidence though and make you feel as comfortable as possible. We started out getting basic instruction on the equipment and getting fitted into our skis in the warmth of the lodge. Once secure, we headed just outside the door to get back into the skis on the snow. That's where you get more instruction on turning, stopping, and getting on the lift. Turning the mono-ski was surprisingly easy. After getting acquainted with the skis, Joel said our group looked balanced, stable, comfortable, and confident... and if we felt that way we should start skiing. We skipped the "bunny hill" and went straight to the ski lift to hit the slopes. They stop the lift to help you get on the lift chair with your instructor/volunteer and may or may not stop at the top to let you off. You are on the seat, in your ski, and clipped to the lift the whole way up. Once you're on top, it's time to go down the hill. It was an amazing experience! I couldn't even tell that my instructor was right behind me holding on to the straps the whole way down the first couple of times.We probably got to take 4 or 5 runs before it was time to go. I have to say that it was one of the more exciting, exhilarating, and awesomely terrifying experiences I've had in a long time. I will go again!<br /><br />If anyone else cares to write about their skiing or any other experience I would love to post it on this blogsite.<br /><br />Joe WhiteThe Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-42663401642550974782011-01-24T00:38:00.003-06:002011-01-24T00:42:04.115-06:00Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011!<div>Hello Everyone,<br /><br />2010 seemed like a busy year for some, if not most of us. We have a couple of new college graduates, some of us took adaptive sailing lessons, some of us have a new pool, and still others have started playing sled hockey. If you have learned something new or picked up a new hobby or sport that you'd like to share with everyone, let me know. I'd love to send an email out and post about it on <a href="http://nwiscig.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">nwiscig.blogspot.com</a>. We had a great turnout for the Spinal Cord Injury Walk this year as well. Just over 120 people were in attendance raising over $6000. We donated $2000 of it to Unite 2 Fight Paralysis, and $2000 to research facility committed to curing paralysis</div> <div> </div> <div>It seems that we've lost a couple of group members and their families to the beautiful Denver Colorado area. I can't wait to go visit. The up side to wheelchair friends moving across the country is that you know you have a wheelchair accessible place to visit when you get a chance. Or at least one can hold out hope for that being the case.</div> <div> </div> <div>For those of you who are sticking it out in Northwest Indiana, we are planning to stay just as busy in the upcoming year. We should be able to look forward to local kayak/canoe outings along with the possibility of more adaptive sailing, adaptive scuba diving, adaptive water skiing, and handcycle rides. If you have any other ideas, let me know. We are open to suggestions.</div> <div> </div> <div>These are the tentative dates for the NWI SCI Group meeting for the rest of the year. We will try to send out a reminder email every couple of weeks. If anyone wishes to receive any other form of reminder let us know how we can accommodate you.</div> <div> </div> <div>Sunday, February 6,2011 </div> <div>Sunday, March 6, 2011<br />Sunday, April 3, 2011</div> <div>Sunday, May 1, 2011<br />Sunday, June 5, 2011</div> <div>Sunday, July 10, 2011*<br />Sunday, August 7, 2011</div> <div>Sunday, September 11, 2011*<br />Sunday, October 2, 2011</div> <div>Sunday, November 6, 2011<br />Sunday, December 4, 2011</div> <div> </div> <div>*Denotes 2nd Sunday of the month due to holiday weekend.<br /><br />Check back to see what's going on and what's gone on...<br /><br />Joe White<br /></div>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-82957988528048371162010-10-02T14:04:00.003-05:002010-10-02T15:27:27.249-05:00Wheelchair Accessible CavesA little over a year ago my daughter asked if I could ever take her to go see some caves. To which I immediately replied, "I'm sure I could. We have to do some research first though." I don't know if you've ever done a search for wheelchair accessible caves before, but nature isn't too wheelchair accessible sometimes.<br /><br />I read a number of reviews, and went to so many websites that my head started to spin. It was a little confusing, because I would read websites that said there was no wheelchair access and then read reviews that would say some of the caves were accessible. I think the discrepancy has something to do with the difference between "wheelchair accessible" and "handicap accessible". Just because something is handicap accessible, doesn't mean that it will work out for wheelchair users.<br /><br />We got to <a href="http://www.nps.gov/maca/">Mammoth Cave National Park</a>, and I expected to be able to do something there cave related. After all, it's a national park. Nope... none of their cave tours are wheelchair accessible. All tours start at the Visitor Center, then a (non-wheelchair accessible)bus takes you to the mouth of the cave. I was told that I could follow the bus to the entrance of the big cave so I could hear a story, but then my daughter couldn't even go on the tour alone since she was only 12.<br /><br />One of the rangers got an excited look on his face and told us to hang on, he'd be right back. He came back with a pamphlet for <a href="http://www.cubruncave.net/">Cub Run Cave</a> in Cub Run, KY. They have built a boardwalk that goes about 1/2 mile into the cave. I believe they did this just to keep people from walking on and contaminating the cave floor. It would have been great if the owner had the forethought to make the ramp ADA accessible... no such luck though. There are 12 steps to get up to the boardwalk. I just got out of the wheelchair and bumped up the steps on my butt and got back in the chair with a slightly wet butt. It a little narrow, so I could only turn around at certain spots. The tour guide was super great and friendly, however due to liability purposes can't help anyone up and down the steps. They supposedly have tentative plans to someday get rid of the stairs and slope the ramp down to the cave floor.<br /><br />I took some pictures but the <a href="http://www.cubruncave.net/index4.htm">Cub Run Cave website</a> has some good pictures as well. If you're interested in caves, and you have help or can bump up 12 steps, it's well worth the trip.<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cubruncave.net/images/photos/image_31.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 149px;" src="http://www.cubruncave.net/images/photos/image_31.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2771228141_e400d172cc.jpg?v=0"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 148px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2771228141_e400d172cc.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The other cave that we found was the <a href="http://www.kentuckyactionpark.com/content/view/29/29/">Kentucky Action Park/Outlaw Cave</a> in Cave City, KY. There isn't a ramp or boardwalk in this cave. The entrance is ground level though, a little rough... but there are no steps. The two caves and how they're treated couldn't be more different, but I think they're both great experiences though, especially considering the limited wheelchair accessible options.<br /><br />Happy Caving!The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-14939013246928715832010-10-02T13:15:00.004-05:002010-10-02T14:04:26.785-05:00Handcycling, anyone?<span style="font-weight: bold;">Our Mission</span>, as the Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group, is to improve the quality of life for those with spinal cord injuries, living in Northwest Indiana; through education, advocacy, peer support, and recreational outings.<br /><br />As the director of the NWI SCI Group, I would like to help further our cause by offering to go on a handcycle ride with anyone interested in experiencing handcycling.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.quickie-wheelchairs.com/fs/225/images/products/images/QKEEIM2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 120px;" src="http://www.quickie-wheelchairs.com/fs/225/images/products/images/QKEEIM2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.topendwheelchair.com/images/products/XLTLarge.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 114px;" src="http://www.topendwheelchair.com/images/products/XLTLarge.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I have two different styles... a <a href="http://www.quickie-wheelchairs.com/products/Quickie-Mach-2-Handcycle-Discontinued-4-1-2010-3091.html">Quickie Mach II</a> and a <a href="http://www.topendwheelchair.com/Handcycles/Top-End-XLT-Handcycle-pid20.html">Top End XLT</a>.<br /><br />I wold even be willing to loan one of my personal handcycles out for a short time as well. I find that riding gives me a feeling of freedom and independence that I don't experience in many other ways. I know the cycling season is coming to an end shortly, but there's always next summer.<br /><br />Contact me at nwiscig@gmail.com or call 219-531-0055 for more information.<br /><br />Let's ride!<br /><br />Joe<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZLO7NK_3uutpCv1pBqbpf40A7JpF1ZLh0ppO9VsyWTUp_6iRKWr5J62YG1zxcbwvgD79lQDavi4_lEi4E7T2X6zznUHZXdi1HEa9T2X-X8k7hyyLr7fQYhHkBiSnYZhvePGeH4lXhLXw/s1600/100B2251.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 110px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZZLO7NK_3uutpCv1pBqbpf40A7JpF1ZLh0ppO9VsyWTUp_6iRKWr5J62YG1zxcbwvgD79lQDavi4_lEi4E7T2X6zznUHZXdi1HEa9T2X-X8k7hyyLr7fQYhHkBiSnYZhvePGeH4lXhLXw/s200/100B2251.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523525398750456914" border="0" /></a><br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Joe/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Joe/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Joe/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-4.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Joe/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-5.png" alt="" />The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-2069940535187103142010-10-02T12:03:00.006-05:002010-10-02T13:07:09.507-05:00Spinal Cord Injury Walk 2010 OutcomeThe Spinal Cord Injury Walk 2010 was on September 26th, 2010. We had just over 100 participants, and raised $5600 this year.<br /><br />Thank you to all who participated, donated, and volunteered. Thank you to our sponsors, Allen and Associates, Wagenar Steel, and Elegan Sportswear. Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. supplied water and Family Catering prepared the hot dogs and Sloppy Joes.<br /><br />All of the proceeds are to benefit the activities of the Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group, Unite 2 Fight Paralysis, and paralysis research. Donations are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID# 27-1583899<br /><br />Picture of the event are coming soon.<br /><br />Shirts from the event are for sale for only $10 each plus $5 shipping per order.<br />Send sizes and appropriate donation amount to:<br /><br />NWI SCIG<br />1052 Joliet Rd<br />Valparaiso, IN 46385<br /><br />...or donate online at www.sciwalk.info<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKRHjjqjx7volHZuWMlZHxy5eFnA4oiJyKeTD7DvCYMRKzK6t86YQSjv2KXunxPmA-FUqRc8eLv1I19rq0EDyG4HEV9IvLZjJk9O4HvOesnTEc81pcXZDPTbCIrWPR7QL6U_tz71KvY-8D/s1600/screencap-5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKRHjjqjx7volHZuWMlZHxy5eFnA4oiJyKeTD7DvCYMRKzK6t86YQSjv2KXunxPmA-FUqRc8eLv1I19rq0EDyG4HEV9IvLZjJk9O4HvOesnTEc81pcXZDPTbCIrWPR7QL6U_tz71KvY-8D/s200/screencap-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523511106312215522" border="0" /></a>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-21356574218631540962010-08-28T20:37:00.006-05:002010-09-01T23:33:44.253-05:00September meeting and more...<div class="post-header"> </div> <span style="font-size:130%;">September </span><span style="font-size:130%;">is almost here and we hare having this month's meeting on Sunday, September 6th, 2010. Due to the many positive reviews from the August meeting, it will be at my house Cookout Style again.<br /><br />I realize that it's Labor Day Weekend so if you already have plans you are forgiven, if not well... here's a cookout to go to.<br /><br />I will supply the hot dogs and hamburgers, please feel free to bring a dish and tasty beverage of your choice. It promises to be a good time (weather permitting). </span><br /><br /><div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">Please <em>RSVP</em>, so we know how many to expect.<br /><br /></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Sunday, </strong></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >September 6th</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>, 2010 </strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Joe's House<br />1pm-?<br />1052 Joliet Rd<br />Valparaiso, IN 46383<br /></strong></span></div> <div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Park across the street at McDaniels. Hope to see you there.<br /><br /></span></div> <div> </div> <span style="font-size:130%;">A few dates to save...<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.valparaisoevents.com/popcorn%20festival/">Popcorn Festival</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, Valparaiso, IN - Saturday,</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">September 11, 2010</span><br />(I have registered our group for a spot in the parade. We need volunteers to help with decorating a truck with popcorn, walk/roll/ride a handcycle, and pass out material in the parade. Parade starts at 10am, line up at 8. View Parade Route <a href="http://www.valparaisoevents.com/popcorn%20festival/popcornparaderoute.aspx">here</a>.)<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.blogger.com/sciwalk.info"><u>Spinal Cord Injury Walk</u></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> - Sunday, September 26, 2010</span><br />(Pamphlets and sponsor forms can be found online. Let's go out and kick some butt getting donations)<br /><u><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.unite2fightparalysis.org/w2w_2010_phoenix_home">Working 2 Walk, Science Symposium</a></u><span style="font-weight: bold;">, Phoenix, AZ - November 11th -13th, 2010<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPciMFRkMFTW-DoPzmOXGFY1EBBsjMmE_S-JLVngTlC4QsfhMJvY3Yg61jPS1qrx9hAqryz70EagOz0PlVn9RRb5Gq7-Dka4kWEUaGkzKqVEWU9YDvvmXL1naQt6w5-Am39qpe4e34RB1G/s1600/100_1470.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPciMFRkMFTW-DoPzmOXGFY1EBBsjMmE_S-JLVngTlC4QsfhMJvY3Yg61jPS1qrx9hAqryz70EagOz0PlVn9RRb5Gq7-Dka4kWEUaGkzKqVEWU9YDvvmXL1naQt6w5-Am39qpe4e34RB1G/s200/100_1470.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510647587789155602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNrMeJtpLbg-oaHPLJNxkbIvKDN3hUXZFjiO-FGScoZVI2H3PxQjsNuttBOqaexU32JNRbNYBcEALe39wroJbzbA4aToQrf9WcF3oIVRVry02j1i8suuToQ-Twv5IdwDGGCRqoIbRIU8p/s1600/100_1716.JPG"><img style="float: right; 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margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQorHIFx5spDW0A0JNxVy-aM2EfPriXGty4UmkyD5MTdtZ39-i00dAyhOSejf8UXdGXvWYjCdQiKqa1a-tZ2Ud8q4lV4636RC9GGYZoyW7CM4OF1eI774ZvzMLw_w0htylhktZj8rpU43/s200/100_1500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510647615540566130" border="0" /></a>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-52593709224544490982010-08-28T15:31:00.001-05:002010-08-28T15:31:51.042-05:00testtestThe Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-51851493556414241722010-08-26T13:41:00.003-05:002010-08-26T13:49:12.919-05:00Spinal Cord Injury Walk 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Nlvy7AjG4rZb3CADmL5W0OnTDF7fkaKV0TogH0jhKl8y3vcxYIu3S4naU-Lx4V8FradrcRgNxz86GhHtPDtqegf81PDg0XquHCxNMgAa4XpsFdhUJ47-OVedhsZ8MHlRkRAJXLHjEwKV/s1600/screencap-5.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87WbRpLMTtdVcF1UXJviR1Fx5H8H2YkhPgw-a9XLGvS-zJab6Nsji-NzAds2xwBPy9Oc54E5EM62bq0uzuqGRRSuWyRwsIqoxuxD0IaNqTSxu5tFiqsmKJ-YgteOOAfcDwuNq4RiTLNjm/s1600/screencap-4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87WbRpLMTtdVcF1UXJviR1Fx5H8H2YkhPgw-a9XLGvS-zJab6Nsji-NzAds2xwBPy9Oc54E5EM62bq0uzuqGRRSuWyRwsIqoxuxD0IaNqTSxu5tFiqsmKJ-YgteOOAfcDwuNq4RiTLNjm/s400/screencap-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509790730204924514" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Butterfield-Family-Pavilion/148100251886524">Butterfield Family Pavilion/Fairgrounds Park<br /></a><div>704 McCord Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385<br /><br />Please preregister at <a href="http://www.sciwalk.info/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sciwalk.info</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Schedule of Events</span><br /><br />12pm - Registration/shirt pick up<br />1pm - 5K/3.1 mile Fitness Walk and Roll<br />2pm - FOOD, MUSIC, RAFFLES, SILENT AUCTION, and MORE<br /><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /><br />Proceeds to benefit the Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Our Mission</span> is, to improve the quality of life for those with spinal cord injuries, living in Northwest Indiana; through education, advocacy, peer support, and recreational outings.</span><br /><br />Preregister by Monday September 13, 2010 to guarantee your shirt...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Nlvy7AjG4rZb3CADmL5W0OnTDF7fkaKV0TogH0jhKl8y3vcxYIu3S4naU-Lx4V8FradrcRgNxz86GhHtPDtqegf81PDg0XquHCxNMgAa4XpsFdhUJ47-OVedhsZ8MHlRkRAJXLHjEwKV/s1600/screencap-5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 374px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Nlvy7AjG4rZb3CADmL5W0OnTDF7fkaKV0TogH0jhKl8y3vcxYIu3S4naU-Lx4V8FradrcRgNxz86GhHtPDtqegf81PDg0XquHCxNMgAa4XpsFdhUJ47-OVedhsZ8MHlRkRAJXLHjEwKV/s400/screencap-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509792311811280722" border="0" /></a><br /></div>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-26941847712157412332010-08-13T20:46:00.000-05:002010-08-13T20:47:51.104-05:00Day at the Races in Chicago with the sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinV_3k1j8MMuzElNlzEYl97e_BrYjCbPWICgNMOzeKoGYybrGyVN2S0r0l7OjbUcbO7EuHr3iPlIOnRctFk5JAdapNhNYymL4gW-TlP1bdwgmgrfjx8ug88MGZL1sD6q0pj3sO5OOhoiI-/s1600/viewer.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinV_3k1j8MMuzElNlzEYl97e_BrYjCbPWICgNMOzeKoGYybrGyVN2S0r0l7OjbUcbO7EuHr3iPlIOnRctFk5JAdapNhNYymL4gW-TlP1bdwgmgrfjx8ug88MGZL1sD6q0pj3sO5OOhoiI-/s400/viewer.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505076045527992290" border="0" /></a>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-70498089848545453012010-08-09T23:31:00.003-05:002010-08-09T23:56:17.314-05:00The August meetingWow! What a good time. More people showed up than were expected. That's always a more welcome outcome than less people. Burgers and hot dogs were provided, and others ended up bringing many side dishes. There was good conversation all around, but the highlight for me was playing bags (cornhole) and Frisbee when Ben got his basketball chair out of his car. Thanks to all who attended. I'm looking forward to seeing you on September 5th, just three weeks before the Spinal Cord Injury Walk 2010.<br /><br />Here are a few picture from the August cookout meeting...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPqA-A7GJk_NlBKFJqpH6K0UGaJh6NSwnUoXsbCooV2x5Eme6NcgYB4bbOZinbjimmBI6_w7ERFvootJyUO_keWz8yfn19tdK9NidHtCwlf7_D94T3MVML6icxvtLlkXItQ_ICdD34Ifs/s1600/100_1470%5B1%5D"><br /></a>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-84070003427031246592010-07-28T17:31:00.002-05:002010-07-30T13:46:55.682-05:00August Meeting and more...<span style="font-size:130%;">August </span><span style="font-size:130%;">is almost here and we hare having this month's meeting on Sunday, August 1st at my house Cookout Style.<br /><br />I will supply the hot dogs and hamburgers, please feel free to bring a dish and tasty beverage of your choice. It promises to be a good time (weather permitting). </span><br /><div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">Please <em>RSVP</em>, so we know how many to expect.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Sunday, August 1st, 2010 </strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Joe's House<br />1pm-?<br />1052 Joliet Rd<br />Valparaiso, IN 46383<br /></strong></span></div> <div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Park across the street at McDaniels. Hope to see you there. </span></div> <div> </div> <span style="font-size:130%;">A few dates to save...<br /><br /><u>Spinal Cord Injury Walk</u> - Sunday, September 26, 2010<br /><u><br />Working 2 Walk, Science Symposium</u>, Phoenix, AZ - November 11th -13th, 2010<br />(We are working on a possible fund raiser that would include a Grand Canyon hike immediately following Working 2 Walk this fall, please let me know if you are interested in attending one or both.)<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Joe White<br />Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group<br />219-531-0055<br /><a href="http://nwiscig.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">nwiscig.blogspot.com</a></span>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-48126051986641164292010-07-02T20:29:00.001-05:002010-07-02T20:31:07.755-05:00July Meeting and more...<span style="font-size:130%;">Hello all,<br /><br />July is upon us and we hare having this month's meeting on Sunday, July 11th as not to compete with everyone's 4th of July Holiday plans this weekend. </span><br /><div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">Please <em>RSVP</em>, so we know how many to expect.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Sunday, July 11th, 2010 </strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Gelsosomo's Pizzeria<br />1pm-?<br />2605 Laporte Avenue<br />Valparaiso, IN 46383<br /></strong></span></div> <div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Hope to see you there. </span></div> <div> </div> <span style="font-size:130%;">A few dates to save...<br /><br /> <u>Spinal Cord Injury Walk</u>, Valparaiso, IN - Sunday, September 26, 2010<br /> <u><br />Working 2 Walk, Science Symposium</u>, Phoenix, AZ - November 11th -13th, 2010<br />(We are working on a possible fund raiser that would include a Grand Canyon hike immediately following Working 2 Walk this fall, please let me know if you are interested in attending one or both.)<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Joe White<br />Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group<br />219-531-0055<br />nwiscig.blogspot.com</span>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-65395452787210848822010-03-31T14:20:00.002-05:002010-03-31T14:25:07.136-05:00May Meeting and More<span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">Hello all,<br /></span> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">We will be <span class="il">meeting</span> again on Saturday, March 6. Please email an RSVP and come on out for some free pizza and good company. </span><br /></p> <h1><span style="font-size:100%;"><span type="listing" name="name">Gelsosomo's Pizzeria</span></span></h1> <span style="font-size:130%;">1pm-?<br /><span type="listing" name="address">2605 Laporte Avenue<br />Valparaiso, IN 46383</span><br /><a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=map&TL=more&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?C=gelsosmo%27s&L=Valparaiso+IN+46385&OO=1&STYPE=S&CID=509710&CP=Food+%26+Dining%5ERestaurants%5EPizza%5E&EG=1&RR=15&LID=0118848341&map.x=212&map.y=125&level=8&lat=041469499&lng=-087029301&POI1lat=041469499&POI1lng=-087029301&POI1name=Gelsosomo%27s+Pizzeria&streetaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue&city=Valparaiso&state=IN&zip=46383&spad=no" target="_blank">map</a> | <a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=drive&TL=drive&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?spaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue%2B+Valparaiso%2BIN+46383&spdd=true" target="_blank">driving directions</a><br /><br /><br />Hope to see you there.<br /><br />May's meeting will be Sunday, May 2nd... location TBA.<br /><br />The following information was sent to me regarding current Spinal Cord Injury Research. Contact nwiscig@gmail for flyer attachments that can be printed as well. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />----------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-size:130%;">This is a SCI science summary prepared by Chris Connolly, Dennis Connolly, and Jon O'Connor.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">Please see the attached SCI research information which updates the progress of the best researchers and independant publicly-held companies.<br /><br /></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">#1: CDRF history of spinal cord research (then & now). <u>See ThenAndNow_newsletter1.pdf<br /><br /></u></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">#2: Reeve Irvine Center of primate research with Dr. Zhigang. This published and peer-reviewed nerve regeneration study is the first of its kind. The fact this is being done in a primate model is a big step from working with rats since the primate nervous system is complex and similar to ours. <u>See ReeveIrvinePublication_<wbr>newsletter1.pdf<br /><br /></u></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">#3: Dr. Tuszynski of UCSD who is working with chronically injured primates utilizing a combination treatment of bone marrow stem cell and growth-promoting proteins. See Tuszynski_<u>newsletter1.pdf and Sci Res&Bioeng_newsletter1.pdf<br /><br /></u></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">#4: Dr. Karimi<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=";font-family:arial;color:black;" >Dr. Karimi</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">of Toronto Canada is working on a combinational strategy for neural repair after chronic SCI. <u>See Karimi_newsletter1.pdf<br /><br /></u></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">#5: Dr. Wise Young</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Dr. Young is currently conducting clinical trials in China investigating the efficacy of umbilical cord blood transplants in the treatment of spinal cord injury. </span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Dr. Young has also been working with other leading neurosurgeons and directors of rehabilitation from across the US as well as two US companies to develop protocols for US-based human clinical trials. Preparations are being made for US Phase II trials to be initiated which will be the first human clinical trials for people with chronic injuries. These trials will help to asses the safety, feasibility and efficacy.<br /><br /></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >#6: Dr. Stephen Davies</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Dr. Davies has been researching intensely for the last year plus and is currently peer-reviewing some new findings before making them public. </span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dr. Davies' research focuses specifically on "1). Overcoming the effects of axon growth inhibitors found at sites of injury and throughout the environment </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >of the injured adult central nervous system, 2) Development of glial restricted precursor derived astrocyte (GDA) technologies to generate specific types of astrocyte glia that are suitable for repairing the injured or diseased spinal cord and brain."<br /><br /></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > #7 Dr. Kerr<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;">Dr. Kerr is currently working at Biogen, which is in Cambridge. He is also at Harvard. He has recently left John Hopkins.<br /><br /></span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">Publicly held companies to keep an eye on include:<br /><br /></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">#1: Geron - out of Irvine, CA; this company has a scheduled Phase 1 human trial for the third quarter of 2010 utilizing stem cells. Hopefully this will move forward; the FDA cancelled their last scheduled trial.<br /><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.geron.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139);">www.geron.com</span></a></span> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">#2: Acorda Therapeutics - </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Acorda is a company based out of New York. Acorda focuses on SCI and MS predominantly. While they have some commercial stage therapies currently available for MS they are in the R&D and pre-clinical stage with a couple of therapies targeted at SCI.</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > <a href="http://www.acorda.com/" target="_blank">www.acorda.com</a><br /><br /></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:130%;">#3: In Vivo Therapeutics; this company is based out of Boston and is currently petitioning the FDA for an acute human SCI trial for late 2010 or early 2011. Keep an eye on this one, very strong team.<br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.invivotherapeutics.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 139);">www.Invivotherapeutics.com</span></a><br /></span><br /></span> </div></span></span>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-14130182150282980062010-03-24T20:36:00.002-05:002010-03-24T20:43:01.100-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_zTPMW8hknNmW2JZ08eOXzJLE7TdfmQcJKQC1I7m-lenLKQBg0tf_01I1-urWGi8QCqluTay2wyutGtzb2ofP5cVtREcrh22gokygkGGcpacS0tR8-ybWorV8VfJICvqt-dhWEGsQCdO/s1600/w2w2010+logo.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_zTPMW8hknNmW2JZ08eOXzJLE7TdfmQcJKQC1I7m-lenLKQBg0tf_01I1-urWGi8QCqluTay2wyutGtzb2ofP5cVtREcrh22gokygkGGcpacS0tR8-ybWorV8VfJICvqt-dhWEGsQCdO/s200/w2w2010+logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452379751483166050" border="0" /></a><br /><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><br /></td> <td align="left" valign="top"> <a name="1271fe4dd784b9d8_1"><div align="left">Plan to join us in Phoenix</div></a> for the 5th Annual <span class="il">Working</span> <span class="il">2</span> <span class="il">Walk</span> Science & Advocacy Symposium, November 11-13, 2010. Featuring the latest research news from our leading scientists, hands-on advocacy workshops, and community networking opportunities, W2W is a unique event that you won't want to miss.<br /><br /><br />After 3 years in Washington, DC, and our first regional event last year in Chicago, this is our first visit to the West Coast. We are excited to meet a new group of advocates and share the <span class="il">Working</span> <span class="il">2</span> <span class="il">Walk</span> experience. In the words of a previous attendee,<br /><br /><i>"Thank you so much for the opportunity to attend "<span class="il">Working</span> <span class="il">2</span> <span class="il">Walk</span>. I enjoyed seeing the new research, networking with attendees, and speaking one on one with lead scientists. The experience was invaluable."</i> </td> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><img src="http://ast.subscribermail.com/images/20000658/extcontent/pr20000658_11b3b28dd.JPG" vspace="8" align="Left" border="0" hspace="8" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <a name="1271fe4dd784b9d8_2"><div align="left">Our venue for 2010</div></a> is the <a href="http://tr.subscribermail.com/cc.cfm?sendto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emarriott%2Ecom%2Fhotels%2Ftravel%2Fphxap%2Dphoenix%2Dairport%2Dmarriott&tempid=fe63da6dbfb545a1a8e2f054bfd5fbe7&mailid=c810ea01f87b46109f94f53c33025f7a" target="_blank">Phoenix Airport Marriott</a>, and our co-host is <a href="http://tr.subscribermail.com/cc.cfm?sendto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Echnfoundation%2Eorg%2F&tempid=fe63da6dbfb545a1a8e2f054bfd5fbe7&mailid=c810ea01f87b46109f94f53c33025f7a" target="_blank">The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation</a>. The Foundation and Unite <span class="il">2</span> Fight Paralysis share a common mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury, and we are proud to join as partners in presenting <span class="il">Working</span> <span class="il">2</span> <span class="il">Walk</span> 2010. <br /><br /><br />This will be an exciting year in the world of paralysis research. Several promising therapies should move to human clinical trials while laboratory breakthroughs continue around the world. We will be sharing the very latest and most accurate reports in Phoenix. For more information and event details as they become available, visit our <a href="http://tr.subscribermail.com/cc.cfm?sendto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eworking2walk%2Eorg&tempid=fe63da6dbfb545a1a8e2f054bfd5fbe7&mailid=c810ea01f87b46109f94f53c33025f7a" target="_blank"><span class="il">Working</span> <span class="il">2</span> <span class="il">Walk</span> web page</a>.<br /><br />Over the next few weeks, U2FP<br />will be upgrading our website to improve the visitor experience. Navigation, communications, event registration, and payment processing will all be enhanced, and we hope you enjoy the changes. The transition should be seamless for viewers, but please forgive any unexpected down time that might occur.<br /><br /><img src="http://ast.subscribermail.com/images/20000658/extcontent/pr20000658_11bdb0a1e.JPG" vspace="8" align="Right" border="0" hspace="8" />The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-31886628259065058452010-03-24T20:26:00.001-05:002010-03-24T20:31:00.502-05:00Working 2 Walk 2010<table width="1" bgcolor="#000000" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%"><tbody><tr><td width="1" valign="top"><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="1" border="0" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="1" valign="bottom"><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="1" border="0" /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="width: 334px; height: 1178px;" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="top"><img style="width: 333px; height: 97px;" src="http://ast.subscribermail.com/images/20000658/extcontent/pr20000658_11c2d7d8e.gif" vspace="0" border="0" hspace="0" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#000000"><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#000000"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#000000"><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="1" border="0" height="3" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <table width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <table width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td width="600" align="left" height="100%" valign="top"> <table width="100%" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="1" border="0" height="15" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> <td class="body" align="left" valign="top"> <a name="1"><div class="heading" align="left"><br /><br />Plan to join us in Phoenix for the 5th Annual Working 2 Walk Science & Advocacy Symposium, November 11-13, 2010. </div></a> <img src="http://ast.subscribermail.com/images/20000658/extcontent/pr20000658_11b3b28dd.JPG" vspace="8" align="Left" border="0" hspace="8" />Featuring the latest research news from our leading scientists, hands-on advocacy workshops, and community networking opportunities, W2W is a unique event that you won't want to miss.<br /><br /><br />After 3 years in Washington, DC, and our first regional event last year in Chicago, this is our first visit to the West Coast. We are excited to meet a new group of advocates and share the Working 2 Walk experience. In the words of a previous attendee,<br /><br /><i>"Thank you so much for the opportunity to attend "Working 2 Walk. I enjoyed seeing the new research, networking with attendees, and speaking one on one with lead scientists. The experience was invaluable."</i> </td> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> <td class="body" align="left" valign="top"><br /></td><td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> <td class="body" align="left" valign="top"> <a name="2"><div class="heading" align="left"><br /></div></a> <img src="http://ast.subscribermail.com/images/20000658/extcontent/pr20000658_11bdb0a1e.JPG" vspace="8" align="Right" border="0" hspace="8" /><a name="2">Our venue for 2010</a>is the <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxap-phoenix-airport-marriott">Phoenix Airport Marriott</a>, and our co-host is <a href="http://www.chnfoundation.org/">The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation</a>. The Foundation and Unite 2 Fight Paralysis share a common mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury, and we are proud to join as partners in presenting Working 2 Walk 2010.<br /><br /><br />This will be an exciting year in the world of paralysis research. Several promising therapies should move to human clinical trials while laboratory breakthroughs continue around the world. We will be sharing the very latest and most accurate reports in Phoenix. For more information and event details as they become available, visit our <a href="http://www.working2walk.org/">Working 2 Walk web page</a>.<br /></td> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> <td class="body" align="left" valign="top"><br /></td><td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> <td class="body" align="left" valign="top"> <a name="4"><div class="heading" align="left">Over the next few weeks</div></a> we will be upgrading our website to improve the visitor experience. Navigation, communications, event registration, and payment processing will all be enhanced, and we hope you enjoy the changes. The transition should be seamless for viewers, but please forgive any unexpected down time that might occur. </td> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://app.subscribermail.com/images/clr_pix.gif" width="20" border="0" height="1" /></td> <td class="body" align="left" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395805503037635257.post-55401741022009481242010-03-03T20:40:00.001-06:002010-03-03T20:42:57.492-06:00March Meeting and more...<span style="font-size:130%;">Hello all,<br /></span> <p><span style="font-size:130%;">We will be meeting again on Saturday, March 6. Please email an RSVP and come on out for some free pizza and good company. </span><br /></p> <h1><span style="font-size:100%;"><span type="listing" name="name">Gelsosomo's Pizzeria</span></span></h1> <span style="font-size:130%;">1pm-?<br /><span type="listing" name="address">2605 Laporte Avenue<br />Valparaiso, IN 46383</span><br /><a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=map&TL=more&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?C=gelsosmo%27s&L=Valparaiso+IN+46385&OO=1&STYPE=S&CID=509710&CP=Food+%26+Dining%5ERestaurants%5EPizza%5E&EG=1&RR=15&LID=0118848341&map.x=212&map.y=125&level=8&lat=041469499&lng=-087029301&POI1lat=041469499&POI1lng=-087029301&POI1name=Gelsosomo%27s+Pizzeria&streetaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue&city=Valparaiso&state=IN&zip=46383&spad=no" target="_blank">map</a> | <a href="http://clicks.superpages.com/ct/clickThrough?SRC=&target=SP&PN=1&FP=profile&C=gelsosmo%27s&CID=509710&PGID=yp463.8081.1194213820705.11433451124&ACTION=log,red&LID=0118848341&TR=&FL=drive&TL=drive&LOC=http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?spaddress=2605+Laporte+Avenue%2B+Valparaiso%2BIN+46383&spdd=true" target="_blank">driving directions</a><br /><br /><br />Hope to see you there.<br /><br /></span> <ul><li><span style="font-size:130%;">If you're involved in any SCI related sports or hobbies, we'd like to hear about it.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:130%;">If you have a job or go to school, we'd like to hear more about that too.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span> <ul><li><span style="font-size:130%;">Please take the time to help us update our files by emailing the completed the questionnaire below?</span></li></ul><div id=":101" class="ii gt"><wbr>______________________________<wbr>_____________<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">It's that time of year again. I am in the process of finding and updating contact information, and I thought I would throw in a little survey as well. Please reply with the missing information as soon as possible.</span><br /><br /><b>Name</b>:<br /><br /><b>Address</b>:<br /><br /><b>Phone</b>:<br /><br /><b>Alternative email</b>:<br /><br /><b>Your affiliation with SCIs or the NWI SCI Group</b>:<b><br /><br />Injury Level</b>:<br /><br /><b>Injury Date</b>:<br /><br /><b>Injury Cause</b>:<br /><br /><b>Family members</b>:<br /><br /><b>Do you have a degree</b>? If so, in what/Graduation date?<br /><br /><b>Do you work</b>? If so, where/job description/how long?<br /><br /><b>What are some of your hobbies or interests</b>?<br /><br /><b>Do you or have you participated in any SCI adaptive sports or activities</b>? If so, what/where?<br /><b><br />Do you or have you participated in any rehab programs after your acute rehab hospital stay</b>? If so, where/when?<br /><br /><b>Do you or have you attended any NWI SCI Group meetings</b>? If so, what was/is your impression?<br /><br /><b>Do you or have you attended a NWI SCI Walk</b>? If so, what was/is your impression?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Thank you for participating in this contact info update and survey. Please remember to contact us with any interesting, fun, educational, or exciting personal or spinal cord injury related news so we can pass it on to the rest of the group. We, as people with spinal cord injuries, are a rather sizable hidden minority in the local community and in the country. The more resources and networking connections we have, the better equipped we are to deal with all that life has in store for us. Please remember to check out <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.nwiscig.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.nwiscig.blogspot.com</a> for more information about the group and activities of the group.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for your time and consideration,<br /><br /><br />Joe White<br />Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Group<br />219-531-0055<br /><a href="http://nwiscig.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">nwiscig.blogspot.com</a></span></div>The Northwest Indiana Spinal Cord Injury Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319452161433157643noreply@blogger.com5