In this episode of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we hear about the impact of a traumatic spinal cord injury from Lee Taniwha. He's been dealing with the injury since a misjudged dive into a swimming pool at the age of 13. 

Clare also talks to Auckland University's Darren Svirskis about the potential treatment breakthroughs that are on the horizon. 

Plus, Lee also talks about the amazing support he gives those with the injury. 

Brainstorming with Clare de Lore has new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB. 

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