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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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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.
We’re hiring
Some events sell tickets. Ours fund hope. Join us.
At CatWalk Trust, events aren’t just dates in a calendar. They’re where science meets community, where generosity shows up in real time, and where people power progress towards a cure for spinal cord injury.
Events
Spinal Cord Injury Symposium 2026
Save the Date 19-20 February 2026. By invitation only – register your interest.
The CatWalk Golf Open 2025
6th November 2025. Registration and refreshments from 11am. Tee-off at 12pm.
Wonderful to see you, Zara!
CatWalk International Patron, Zara Tindall, flew into Aotearoa recently to support two CatWalk events.
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.