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"More is Possible" - we are convinced of it!

Our vision...

...continuous improvements towards a cure for spinal cord injuries

...and our mission...

  1. Unleash the recovery potential of every individual affected by spinal cord injury 
     
  2. Improving the health and independence of every person with a spinal cord injury - regardless of their current diagnosis and condition
     
  3. Raising awareness among the SCI community by providing effective resources and easy access to knowledge through a central platform
     
  4. Building a community by enabling all stakeholders to share experiences

...we depend on donations!

In order to realize our vision and mission, costs are incurred at every turn. We cover this through donations. Thank you for your much appreciated donation!

About us...

We are united by a common fate - a spinal cord injury - with unique journeys and distinct challenges. It is this diversity of experiences that reinforces our convinction that more can be done - no, must be done!

Founders More is Possible

Hugo Baeriswyl

Person:

  • born: November 18, 1994
  • place of residence: Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI):

  • spinal cord injury from a diving accident on August 7, 2020
  • quadriplegic C4/C5
  • initially ASIA A complete / then ASIA B incomplete

My life before the accident:

  • pushing the limits of my body: karate, skiing, climbing, trail running…
  • adventurer at heart, always ready to explore the world!
  • fascinated by international relations, on the way to a diplomatic career

The accident changed for me:

  • my personal and professional priorities and ambitions
  • my motivation: rehabilitation is my new fight
  • my mission: improving the situation of people with spinal cord injuries

My motivation to participate in MiP:

  • share my experiences to improve the rehabilitation system
  • improve access to information and knowledge
  • bringing together different stakeholders and uniting our strengths

My medium and/or long-term personal goals:

  • enjoy life, my family and my friends!
  • make my accident a strength and an opportunity to be a better person
  • strenghten the community and create an infrastructure allowing better therapeutic care

Philipp Rüf

Person:

  • born and raised in Dornbirn (Austria)
  • married
  • place of residence: Rorschacherberg, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI):

  • injury due to a swimming accident
  • quadriplegic C7/C8
  • ASIA A, complete

My life before the accident:

  • studied international economics in Vienna (where I also met my wife)
  • several years of experience in the telecommunications industry with a focus on strategy, business development, sales and marketing
  • entrepreneur, investor and consultant in various industries
  • further information on professional development according to information in the LinkedIn profile
  • after 13 intensive years in Vienna, I went to Liechtenstein and Switzerland with my wife and enjoyed my free time with friends, family and mainly mountain sports

The accident changed for me:

  • realized who and what is really important in life
  • reorganization of the entire life
  • defining new goals and visions in private and business life

My motivation to participate in MiP:

  • creation of a central knowledge platform for the SCI community that pushes the boundaries of what is possible and helps to massively improve the situation after initial rehabilitation
  • creating a mindset of realistic hope and optimism that will one day lead to a cure of spinal cord injuries
  • stronger together: together we are building a large community that provides a strong voice for the concerns of those affected
  • building bridges: we bring together the various actors from science, medicine, companies and associations to support the best possible further development

My medium and/or long-term personal goals:

  • finding better balance in life and prioritizing projects that create value and meaning for others and myself
  • making the most of the status quo and trying to improve as much as possible

Romano Seglias

Person:

  • "Grisoner"- with a hard skull and a soft heart...
  • born and raised in Domat/Ems (Switzerland)
  • married, father2+1
  • place of residence: Domat/Ems, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI):

  • injury due to a bike accident on June 21, 2020
  • quadriplegic, initially motor sub C4 / later motor sub C6
  • ASIA initial C, incomplete / in the course of ASIA C, incomplete

My life before the accident:

  • constantly looking for a (good) balance between family, job, friends and free time/hobbies
  • business economist, business/IT, IT sourcing in the financial industry (banks/insurance), business development, strategy development, (executive) mentoring/coaching and investor in various industries - further information on professional development according to information in the LinkedIn profile
  • sport: skiing, biking, golf, hiking, diving - but everything in a healthy amount ;-) - good food and good wine

The accident changed for me:

  • priorities in life
  • even greater appreciation from family and friends
  • realization that one has to live life in the here and now and that important things cannot be postponed

My motivation to participate in MiP:

  • support in the implementation and further development of the initial ideas - from the idea to reality
  • bringing in my personal skills and competencies as well as using my personal business network
  • benefit from the MiP activities to improve the personal situation, with a primary focus on nerve pain and spasticity

My medium and/or long-term personal goals:

  • life happens here and now
  • improvement of the personal pain and spasticity situation
  • finding a way back into a working environment
  • increase public awareness of the social inclusion of people with disabilities
  • promote and demand further development of the Swiss (health) system from its current position of strength

Simon Züst

Person:

  • place of residence: Eich, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI):

  • accident
  • paraplegic, Sub T4 Motor, Sub T5 Sensory
  • ASIA A, complete

My life before the accident:

  • much sport
  • always on the move
  • in love with life

The accident changed for me:

  • just a little bit of exercise, but a lot of ABT training and other therapies, to achieve the best possible recovery
  • still moving
  • a different view of our (health) system

My motivation to participate in MiP:

  • I see great potential for people with spinal cord injuries and other neurological diseases to recover better and thereby achieve a better quality of life
  • there is a great need for change in the (health) system that would help everyone affected/involved
  • that's worth fighting for

My medium and/or long-term personal goals:

  • to make my personal recovery from my spinal cord injury as successful as possible by gaining more knowledge and motivation
  • supporting the community in making the necessary changes that lead to better recovery and therefore a better quality of life for every individual affected by SCI and their families