Our Story

Our journey began with a life-changing moment for chef David Nicholls and his family. In 2003, David’s 18-year-old son, Daniel, was enjoying his gap year in Australia. While swimming between the safety flags on Bondi Beach, Daniel dived into a wave, struck a hidden sandbank, and broke his neck. The accident left him paralysed from the neck down.
Faced with the devastating reality of his son’s condition, David made Daniel a promise: he would do everything in his power to help him walk again. At the time, David didn’t know that paralysis was considered “incurable.” However, he refused to accept that answer.

Driven by this determination, nsif was founded with a singular mission: to fund pioneering research and development aimed at curing paralysis.

What began as a father’s promise has evolved into a powerful movement of hope and progress. We are making extraordinary strides, but we cannot reach our destination alone. Your support can help us transform the lives of people living with SCI.