My Life Wellbeing Conference 2024
The Spinal Injuries Ireland ‘My Life Wellbeing Conference’ supported by Coloplast will be taking place on Saturday, November 2nd in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS), Ballsbridge from 10:00 am-4.30 pm.
Hear from leading international speakers; attend workshops on personal care and fitness; see the latest medical equipment; network with your peers.
We look forward to welcoming you, your family, friends and carers!
At the SII My Life Well Being Conference, you will get to hear interesting speakers, you will also discover new possibilities, connect with a supportive community, and gain access to a wealth of resources. You’ll have the chance to meet exhibitors who are keen to share the latest advancements and tools that can enhance your quality of life. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet others who understand your journey and can offer invaluable support and camaraderie. It’s also an opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. You will discover new insights, tools, and strategies to enhance your well-being and quality of life.
We are honoured to welcome Marco Baptista from the Reeve Foundation in the US. Marco will share the latest advancements in treatments and cures for spinal cord injuries (SCI). As leaders in spinal research, the Reeve Foundation’s insights are highly respected, and we are really looking forward to Marco’s presentation for our Irish audience on this critical topic.
We are also honoured to welcome Dr Éimear Smith, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, NRH & Mater Hospitals, Dublin. Dr Smith’s clinical remit concerns patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic and non-traumatic, throughout the continuum of care from acute to community. Dr Smith will discuss the relevance of the latest advancements in the treatment of SCI for people in Ireland.
Our conference is dedicated to enhancing life wellbeing, and we are excited to feature speakers who embody this theme. Motivational speaker Jack Kavanagh will join Ronan Langan from Dublin City University to demonstrate the exoskeletal and its potential to improve function for people with SCI.
We are also thrilled to have Tabitha Fung, an inspiring wheelchair tennis athlete who represents Great Britain in international competitions, as our Coloplast Guest Speaker. Tabitha’s journey from sudden paralysis to becoming a competitive athlete showcases her incredible resilience and determination.
We’re also delighted to welcome Fergus Farrell, a Challenge Seeker, Mental Health and Disability Advocate and Guest Speaker. A former sports person, businessman and paralysed spinal cord injury patient, who has had a second chance in life. A man who seeks out extraordinary challenges to help raise awareness and funds for mental health and to help improve the world for those with disabilities. Now living life with the simple Mantra “Everyday is a new day to improve” with the ambition of making my kids, family and community proud.
We are delighted to announce the exclusive European Premier of “Super/Man, The Christopher Reeve Story” on Nov 2nd in The RDS concert hall.
Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve rose to become an iconic Hollywood star with his role as Superman.
In 1995, Reeve was paralysed from the neck down after being thrown from a horse during an equestrian competition in Culpeper, Virginia. He used a wheelchair and ventilator for the rest of his life. After his accident, he lobbied for Spinal Cord Injury research, including human embryonic Stem Cell research, and for better insurance coverage for people with disabilities. His advocacy work included leading the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and co-founding the Reeve-Irvine Research Center.
This premier is with special thanks to Warner Bros. Entertainment and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
