"Ultimately, I believe the Registry will play an important role in finding a cure for spinal cord injury. And in the meantime, it will help people with spinal cord injury to interact effectively with the healthcare system and maximize their quality of life — at work, at home, and at play...From my own experiences, and from my conversations with so many other Canadians with a spinal cord injury, and from the many surveys we’ve conducted, we know this: people with spinal cord injuries want to be part of the solution. We want to contribute. Well, the Registry gives all of us a powerful opportunity to do just that.”

— Rick Hansen