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Lucky man: Donald Elborn broke his neck diving into shallow water last month, but was lucky not to injure his spinal cord.
Lucky man: Donald Elborn broke his neck diving into shallow water last month, but was lucky not to injure his spinal cord.

Lucky man: Donald Elborn broke his neck diving into shallow water last month, but was lucky not to injure his spinal cord.

Date8/2/1989
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0127010F
Tragic aftermath: Bramalea teenager Jack Riley, 17, a quadriplegic after he broke his neck during a highschool rugby game last May, is visited in the intensive-care unit of Toronto Western Hospital by his parents
Tragic aftermath: Bramalea teenager Jack Riley, 17, a quadriplegic after he broke his neck during a highschool rugby game last May, is visited in the intensive-care unit of Toronto Western Hospital by his parents
2/6/1987
One baby's spinal cord was broken and the cornea of another infant's eye was scratched during forcep deliveries by a Georgetown obstetrician, the Ontario Hospital Appeals Board has been told. [Incomplete]
One baby's spinal cord was broken and the cornea of another infant's eye was scratched during forcep deliveries by a Georgetown obstetrician, the Ontario Hospital Appeals Board has been told. [Incomplete]
12/7/1987
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
9/28/1987
A lucky man: Jeweller William Howard, 71, pointing to the shelf where an armed bandit stole two watches yesterday from his Victoria Park Ave
A lucky man: Jeweller William Howard, 71, pointing to the shelf where an armed bandit stole two watches yesterday from his Victoria Park Ave
5/25/1981
Lucky to be alive: Barry Boniface, with grandson Brandon Jones on his lap, is alive thanks to a stranger's kindness. Looking on are daughter Jennifer and son Jason.
Lucky to be alive: Barry Boniface, with grandson Brandon Jones on his lap, is alive thanks to a stranger's kindness. Looking on are daughter Jennifer and son Jason.
9/20/1996
I guess I'm just very lucky,' says Geoffrey Howe, whose blindness 10 years ago has not affected his research career
I guess I'm just very lucky,' says Geoffrey Howe, whose blindness 10 years ago has not affected his research career
12/2/1987
Third time lucky? Andrew Kosc has 5-week-old son Joseph along for moral support today as he gathers the documents at Metro Hall council chambers for his third bid at a sidewalk vending space
Third time lucky? Andrew Kosc has 5-week-old son Joseph along for moral support today as he gathers the documents at Metro Hall council chambers for his third bid at a sidewalk vending space
5/4/1993
His bud's for you: With a garland of garlic draped round his neck, Ted Maczka - the Fish Lake Garlic Man - extoils the virtues of the aromatic bulb to just about anyone who dares to come near him
His bud's for you: With a garland of garlic draped round his neck, Ted Maczka - the Fish Lake Garlic Man - extoils the virtues of the aromatic bulb to just about anyone who dares to come near him
9/27/1983
Confined to a wheelchair by a spinal disorder, 14-year-old Cathy Coles can turn water taps onand off with wooden tool Vic Thompson made for her
Confined to a wheelchair by a spinal disorder, 14-year-old Cathy Coles can turn water taps onand off with wooden tool Vic Thompson made for her
5/2/1973
Michel-Alain Forgues is up to his neck in his work, a sterling silver, niobium and 18 karat gold necklace priced at $2200
Michel-Alain Forgues is up to his neck in his work, a sterling silver, niobium and 18 karat gold necklace priced at $2200
2/5/1987
Out of commission: It will be at least Christmas before David Spencer is free to halo brace, an appliance screwed into his skull to restrict its movement so bones in his neck will heal
Out of commission: It will be at least Christmas before David Spencer is free to halo brace, an appliance screwed into his skull to restrict its movement so bones in his neck will heal
11/8/1986
Russell Baxter, Lucky to be alive
Russell Baxter, Lucky to be alive
6/15/1973