Hollywood movie Penguin Bloom portrays the inspiring story of Sam Bloom, a compassionate and determined individual with a spinal cord injury. This chapter explores Sam's involvement in the movie, her hope for a cure, and her advocacy as an ambassador for Spinal Cure Australia.
Around 350 Australians are affected by spinal cord injury each year. Sam leant against a balcony railing and fell six meters; James had a rare injury while learning to surf. Both were left paraplegic. But cutting-edge research may bring back sensation, and even assist people like them walk again. A baby magpie and a commitment to investigation help to bring hope.