Events in the world of paraplegia...
This is where we draw your attention to events relating to spinal cord injuries.
Are you missing an event here? Then let us know at our contact address.
Défi des Marais, Sunday, August 31st, 2025, 10 AM, Veyrier/Geneva
🎉 We are proud to be a partner for the 2nd year in a row of the 'Défi des Marais'! 💪✨
Organized by the non-profit association 'Roule pour Hugo', founded by our co-founder Hugo Baeriswyl, this unique event is a charity race. Its mission: to support people with spinal cord injuries and raise awareness about disability. ♿
🏃♂👩🦽 The concept is simple: Complete as many laps as possible (1.6 km per lap), whether walking, running, or in a wheelchair. Each kilometer completed is sponsored.
📅 Sunday, August 31, 2025
🕙 from 10 AM to 5 PM
📍 Route des Tournettes 100, 1255 Veyrier, Geneva
🔥 Join us and take on the challenge to support the cause of people with spinal cord injuries! Because: 'More is Possible'!
👉 Free registration: www.defidesmarais.ch/inscriptions
With 'More is Possible' at the 'Wings for Life World Run 2025'!
Hey - on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm, this year's 'Wings for Life World Run' starts - and we will be there again with our own team! And because we always stay true to our name, there is even more this year, because we are represented with our own stand!
- Visit our website (link below) for more information
- Register via the form
- Register directly at the WFLWR and join our team
- Drive to Zug on May 4, 2025 - or run in our team in the APP team
We are looking forward - and counting on you!
“More is Possible": An online platform for the SCI community
01.11.2024 - MiP
We had been chosen to hold a presentation at the “Swiss Abilities” event! Our co-founder Philipp Rüf presents our platform.
“More is Possible” is a non-profit organization that provides information and resources for the SCI community. Our innovative online platform empowers and connects the community to improve the quality of life for people with spinal cord injury.
Key facts
- Saturday, November 30, 2024
- 15:15 - 15:30
- Lucerne Exhibition Center, Hall 2, Symposium
The presentation ill be held in German.
Swiss Abilities - the exhibition with impulses for a self-determined life
31.10.2024 - MiP
Swiss Abilities in brief
Swiss Abilities is the national trade fair for the promotion of a self-determined life. It showcases diversity, supports equality and strengthens the participation of people with disabilities.
Swiss Abilities addresses topics related to living with a mental, physical, psychological or sensory disability. It is a marketplace and offers information, networking, inspiration and experiences. Exhibitors showcase innovative products and services, provide individual advice and allow visitors to try out a wide range of aids.
Thanks to a varied event and lecture program as well as exciting sports activities to take part in, Swiss Abilities is a highlight for everyone.
The exhibition targets (primarily) a German-speaking clientele.
November 29 to 30, 2024, Lucerne Exhibition Center
Event “Paraplegia: Where does research stand today?” - we are there...
08.10.2024 - MiP
Public event / Find out about the latest findings from paraplegia research: Following the successful event in 2023, the 2024 event will feature an expanded range of topics, more experts and more exhibition stands. Get information on the latest findings in the areas of brain control and stem cell therapies and exchange experiences and findings on other topics, such as sexuality and the workplace.
The event is (primarily) designed for a German-speaking audience.
15.10.2024, 13.30-19.00 - Nottwil, Swiss Paraplegic Center
