They mention cure for AIDS, but not a cure for SCI

[paolocipolla]

Watching this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n_ayBg2AMI

I was surprised that the Push Girls talk about making the impossible possible, going to the moon, ending AIDS etc... But they don't even mention ending paralysis... if they would the imapact could be significant, but here they likely will have an impact in the opposit direction.

If someone can talk to them it would be good to ask if they can use the visibilty they will get with the show to send a cure urgency message.


Paolo

[0xSquidy]

How stupid is that.

[StemCells&AtomBombs]

Crazy. Again, more media messages about the nice lives that we lead! I didn't know how great my life was until I saw this video. I guess I was wrong about this not being fun.

[paolocipolla]

Here is all that the Reeve Foundation has to say about the Push Girls:

http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysi...ing-ambassador

...."But here's a reality show featuring Reeve Foundation ambassador, Angela Rockwood (pictured 3rd from left,) that is way more than a good laugh. Premiering in April, the Sundance Channel will bring Push Girls to the airwaves."

And The New York Post they quote:

"The twist is that they are all the victims of car accidents or physical ailments that left them without the use of their beautiful legs."

IMO CDRF should have written to The New York Post to explain them that SCI is not just about being unable to use our legs.. but instead of doing that they even quoted such a misleading article.

Paolo

[keeping on]

paolo, right on; when they have something significant to say, I will belive again. Same with Reeve Foundation.

anthony

[Eileen]

1) AID's kills millions

2) Despite the billions spent on AID's research there is still no effective cure, only better drug cocktails to extend life.

3) This is a comparison between two conditions that can't really be compared.

4) Just sayin'

[stephen212]

1) AID's kills millions

2) Despite the billions spent on AID's research there is still no effective cure, only better drug cocktails to extend life.

3) This is a comparison between two conditions that can't really be compared.

4) Just sayin'

Yes, sadly there are many more millions of people who have AIDS. Their unfortunate numbers, however, also means that they have many more opportunities and platforms to appeal for research funds and awareness. People with paralysis don't and so the Push Girls (which I have not yet seen) may be an opportunity squandered. Or worse, a platform to show that living with paralysis is not so bad, especially if you're a hot chick.

[Van Quad]

Watching this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n_ayBg2AMI

I was surprised that the Push Girls talk about making the impossible possible, going to the moon, ending AIDS etc... But they don't even mention ending paralysis... if they would the imapact could be significant, but here they likely will have an impact in the opposit direction.

If someone can talk to them it would be good to ask if they can use the visibilty they will get with the show to send a cure urgency message.


Paolo

Now this would be a great opportunity to unleash your letter writing campaign members. I'm serious.

[paolocipolla]

Now this would be a great opportunity to unleash your letter writing campaign members. I'm serious.

Sure,

I am just trying a little nicer way at the moment.

Paolo

[paolocipolla]

1) AID's kills millions

2) Despite the billions spent on AID's research there is still no effective cure, only better drug cocktails to extend life.

3) This is a comparison between two conditions that can't really be compared.

4) Just sayin'

See this post:

/forum/showpost.php?p=1490847&postcount=20

If you have time to read the whole "Back to the Basics" doc I am sure you will find it interesting.

Paolo

[Tim C.]

Hot+wheelchair=Cool... Ain't that a kick in the colostomy bag.

Crazy. Again, more media messages about the nice lives that we lead! I didn't know how great my life was until I saw this video. I guess I was wrong about this not being fun.

No surprise there.
There would be no show unless they were hopelessly paralyzed and hopelessly hot.

[Le Todd]

1) AID's kills millions

2) Despite the billions spent on AID's research there is still no effective cure, only better drug cocktails to extend life.

3) This is a comparison between two conditions that can't really be compared.

4) Just sayin'

If I had an SCI and HIV, I'd want the former cured out of a better quality of life. However, I do agree with what Eileen is saying. AIDS is deadly virus that kills millions of innocent people. It's not killing only homosexuals or those who had that evil thing we call sex, but is literally decimating people in impoverished countries. I don't mean to imply homosexuals or people who have sex are guilty. I'm illustrating the point that it's not only spread by what people perceive as bad behavior.

[StemCells&AtomBombs]

Here is all that the Reeve Foundation has to say about the Push Girls:

http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysi...ing-ambassador

...."But here's a reality show featuring Reeve Foundation ambassador, Angela Rockwood (pictured 3rd from left,) that is way more than a good laugh. Premiering in April, the Sundance Channel will bring Push Girls to the airwaves."

And The New York Post they quote:

"The twist is that they are all the victims of car accidents or physical ailments that left them without the use of their beautiful legs."

IMO CDRF should have written to The New York Post to explain them that SCI is not just about being unable to use our legs.. but instead of doing that they even quoted such a misleading article.

Paolo

You gave me a good idea! I'll be in touch. Bravo.

[StemCells&AtomBombs]

Now this would be a great opportunity to unleash your letter writing campaign members. I'm serious.

Already thinking about it, but right now I'm trying something a little different first.

[keeping on]

guys, something to do right now. Make sure you let Acorda know we are watchign for th eoutcome of their meeting with Case Western adn Dr Silver. Dr Silver told me to bring the attention to Acorda and let them know we want action on theri Chase product. The meeting is April 7th. I think we should ask Wise and Stem Cell INc for results for their trials. We don't need to hear going well or pretty good. With all the news of stem cell therpies, with good results, in other areas, our time is coming.

Anthony