Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre Hosts SCI Awareness Week
Imagine your spine is like a strong pole holding up your body.
Sometimes, this pole can get hurt, causing spinal cord injuries (SCI).
To prevent this, the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre and the Illness to Wellness Foundation are holding a special week.
They're teaching people how to avoid falls, which are a common cause of SCI.
They're having fun events like street plays and wheelchair races to spread the word.
Many people are coming together to support those with SCI, showing that everyone can live a full life.
This week is all about helping people understand and care for their spines, making sure everyone can move around and live comfortably.
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) and the Illness to Wellness Foundation are hosting a week-long program for World Spinal Cord Injury Day 2025.
The program's theme is 'Fall Prevention—Spinal Cord Protection'.
Activities include nukkad nataks, a wheelchair rally, workshops, a screening camp, and inclusive performances.
A cyclothon and wheelchair rally on August 31st had over 560 participants.
The initiative aims to create awareness, promote early intervention, and encourage inclusive participation.
- Who
- Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC), Illness to Wellness Foundation, and community members
- What
- A week-long awareness program for World Spinal Cord Injury Day, focusing on spinal injury prevention.
- When
- Leading up to World Spinal Cord Injury Day 2025 on September 5th, with activities starting on August 31st.
- Where
- Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
- Why
- To raise awareness about spinal injuries, promote prevention, and encourage inclusivity for people with spinal cord injuries.
- Event
- World Spinal Cord Injury Day Awareness Week
- Organizers
- Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) and Illness to Wellness Foundation
- Theme
- Fall Prevention—Spinal Cord Protection
- Activities
- Nukkad nataks, wheelchair rally, workshops, screening camp, inclusive performances
- Participants in Rally/Cyclothon
- Over 560, including 150 wheelchair users
- Rally/Cyclothon Distance
- 17 km