A Message from Our CEO
This year has reminded me, more than ever, why PBF exists — and it’s because of people like you.
Every time one of our presenters shares their story, or a mentor sits beside someone newly injured, we see how powerful human connection can be. We’ve watched students rethink their choices, people in workplaces shift their mindset, and individuals rebuilding their lives start to believe in what’s possible again.
And it’s important for you to know this:
Your membership makes that happen.
Your support keeps our presenters in schools, workplaces, sporting clubs, and communities — not just to talk about safety, but to spark conversations about resilience, decision-making, mindset, courage, and the things that really shape how we live.
It keeps our peer mentors beside patients on some of the hardest days of their lives.
It helps us provide practical support and opportunities for people with spinal cord injury when they need it most.
We don’t receive government funding for these programs. We rely on people who believe in prevention, support, and the power of lived experience. People like you.
So when I say your membership matters, I mean it.
Someone goes home safer because of you.
Someone feels stronger because of you.
Someone rebuilding their life gets the support they deserve because of you.
As we head into a new year, our focus stays simple and genuine:
To prevent injuries where we can, to support people when the unexpected happens, and to keep creating opportunities for those living with spinal cord injury to share their stories and shape stronger, more connected communities.
And if you ever want to do even more, small things make a big difference, by sharing our story, inviting us into your workplace or club, or encouraging someone else to become a member.
Thank you for being part of the PBF community, for believing in this work, and for helping us make a difference that truly matters.
Kim Hocking
Chief Executive Officer