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Dave Shannon: The quadriplegic paralyzed since a rugby accident last September, says you never stop hoping and praying about research that could lead to a cure
Dave Shannon: The quadriplegic paralyzed since a rugby accident last September, says you never stop hoping and praying about research that could lead to a cure

Dave Shannon: The quadriplegic paralyzed since a rugby accident last September, says you never stop hoping and praying about research that could lead to a cure

Date3/4/1982
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Not even milk will help says Dr. Eugene LeBlanc, a pharmacologist at Toronto's Addiction Research Foundation. He suggests that you limit yourself to one drink an hour instead. Coffee is another folk tale about cure for drinking.
Not even milk will help says Dr. Eugene LeBlanc, a pharmacologist at Toronto's Addiction Research Foundation. He suggests that you limit yourself to one drink an hour instead. Coffee is another folk tale about cure for drinking.
12/28/1973
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
Richard MacDonald, paralyzed in a freak accident 10 years ago, is among many employed, disabled Canadians who don't want handouts but could use a few tax breaks on the unavoidable costs of disability
Richard MacDonald, paralyzed in a freak accident 10 years ago, is among many employed, disabled Canadians who don't want handouts but could use a few tax breaks on the unavoidable costs of disability
4/24/1989
David Shannon: Former student is suing the University of Waterloo over injuries he suffered in rugby practice.
David Shannon: Former student is suing the University of Waterloo over injuries he suffered in rugby practice.
4/16/1985
Mike McCallen: Paralyzed since he fell from a cottage deck on to the back of his head two years ago, says he had days when he just wanted to go to sleep and not wake up
Mike McCallen: Paralyzed since he fell from a cottage deck on to the back of his head two years ago, says he had days when he just wanted to go to sleep and not wake up
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Waiting and hoping: AMC Canada president Maurice Fertey says he will know by the end of April whether the Brampton plant will build a new line of cars. The model could replace the Eagle, shown with Fertey, and create possibly hundreds of new jobs. The Bra
Waiting and hoping: AMC Canada president Maurice Fertey says he will know by the end of April whether the Brampton plant will build a new line of cars. The model could replace the Eagle, shown with Fertey, and create possibly hundreds of new jobs. The Bra
2/29/1984
Fighting spirit: Peter McMurdo, who became a quadriplegic after a motorcycle accident, plans to return to work as sales and market researcher for a heavy equipment firm
Fighting spirit: Peter McMurdo, who became a quadriplegic after a motorcycle accident, plans to return to work as sales and market researcher for a heavy equipment firm
3/1/1982
Eye operation: Eye surgeon Dr. Lionel Chisholm of Toronto Western Hospital says a research clinic here would provide a centre where he and other doctors could share information on eye treatment techniques with researchers. Because there is no eye research institute in Canada, those with disease or injures often travel to the U.S., the site of the nearest eye centres.
Eye operation: Eye surgeon Dr. Lionel Chisholm of Toronto Western Hospital says a research clinic here would provide a centre where he and other doctors could share information on eye treatment techniques with researchers. Because there is no eye research institute in Canada, those with disease or injures often travel to the U.S., the site of the nearest eye centres.
2/4/1986
Stamp of approval: A surcharge on the postage stamp to commemorate Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope could raise funds for cancer research, says Dr. Mitchell Levine, above, with examples of other such stamps.
Stamp of approval: A surcharge on the postage stamp to commemorate Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope could raise funds for cancer research, says Dr. Mitchell Levine, above, with examples of other such stamps.
7/6/1981
On the move: Quadriplegic Dave Tierney and nurse Debbie Reiss zip through downtown Toronto traffic in a convertible, advertising their travel service for the physically and mentally handicapped
On the move: Quadriplegic Dave Tierney and nurse Debbie Reiss zip through downtown Toronto traffic in a convertible, advertising their travel service for the physically and mentally handicapped
7/11/1986
Garry Stockfish: Partially paralyzed victim of a diving accident has a specially fitted van, which has enabled him to keep up some semblance of a normal life
Garry Stockfish: Partially paralyzed victim of a diving accident has a specially fitted van, which has enabled him to keep up some semblance of a normal life
6/24/1986
No compensation: John and Maureen McErlean try to make life comfortable for their 25-year-old son Michael, who was paralyzed in a trail bike accident in an abandoned pit in Brampton 11 year ago
No compensation: John and Maureen McErlean try to make life comfortable for their 25-year-old son Michael, who was paralyzed in a trail bike accident in an abandoned pit in Brampton 11 year ago
3/24/1988