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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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Five strands to build a cure
If you have had a child or have been to a physio, you are likely to have come across ultrasound. Maybe you had a scan during pregnancy? Or perhaps your physio used it to treat a sprain or strain?
We’re so proud!
At the recent Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland Chancellor’s Dinner, CatWalk was inducted into the Sir Maurice O’Rorke Society – a very proud moment in CatWalk’s journey!
I leave CatWalk in good hands
“I joined the CatWalk Board in 2014 after being introduced to Catriona by my friend Wes Van Der Scheer. I still remember walking into that room for the first time, feeling slightly overwhelmed by the calibre of people who had already built CatWalk into something remarkable..."
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.