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Thank you to the Thoroughbred Racing Industry
CatWalk has been built on the generosity of the thoroughbred racing industry. An enormous 'Thank you!' to some extraordinary supporters.
Patient SPU2330001
In 1977, aged just 15, Grant Sharman became the first patient in Auckland’s new Spinal Rehabilitation Unit. He was given 10 years to live. As it turned out, he spent the next 11 years in Room 104, Ward C.
Dame Catriona
It was just after 5 pm, back in 2005, when Georgie Falloon called me and said, ‘What about CatWalk?’ It was the perfect name. Not simply walking again, but strutting down the runway like we own the world.
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Get a Grip worked for Matt, 100%
“I was struggling to hold things, especially with my left hand,” says Matt. “I’ve had a couple of surgeries over the years. They gave me the ability to open my hand, but I didn’t get the grip. I couldn’t really pick anything up, certainly not anything with any weight.”
Leading CatWalk forward
It’s with great pleasure that we welcome the new Chair of CatWalk Trust, Dan Buckingham.
An incredible international team
Lukas Matter introduces the Cure Programme’s research underway in Sweden.
Events
CatWalk Golf Open 2026
The 2026 CatWalk Golf Open will blast onto Wainui Golf Course on November 5th. Register your team today!
Spinal Cord Injury Symposium 2026
Talk the Walk 2026 was hosted by the CatWalk Cure Programme at the University of Auckland, a CatWalk Trust and University of Auckland partnership.
The CatWalk Golf Open 2025
Held 6th November 2025 from 11am at the Wainui Golf Club.
Make a difference, today.
Spinal cord injury does not have to be a life sentence. A cure is within reach.
Your support helps to bring that cure closer.
Thank you.