Three stories, three fates, one film
“Day by day” is the new film from the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation. Three wheelchair users tell their moving stories in a film lasting around 18 minutes. Gain an authentic insight into the world of people with a spinal cord injury and hear their fascinating, admirable and emotional stories about real life in a wheelchair.
The Swiss Paraplegic Foundation wants this new film to showcase its comprehensive and globally unique network of services. It supports people with a spinal cord injury throughout their lives, starting from the scene of the accident. The film introduces us to three people: Chiara (27), Dominique (42) and Peter (64). They were all seriously injured in accidents and have been wheelchair users ever since. They are all at different points in their lives and are struggling with various challenges. In the film, they impressively show how strong they are and how they fought their way back to a self-determined life. Always with the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation and its Group companies by their side.
The film is divided into individual sections. There is a separate, complete film for each main character. This means that precisely the right film can be selected and used depending on the target group and available time.
Our protagonists
Take a look now.Dominique Hirschi
Find out more about Dominique and his story in the video and short interview.

Dominique Hirschi
Find out more about Dominique and his story in the video and short interview.
Take a look now.
Find out more now.Chiara Schlatter
Watch the video and short interview now and get to know Chiara better.

Chiara Schlatter
Watch the video and short interview now and get to know Chiara better.
Find out more now.
Immerse yourself in Peter’s story nowPeter Hofstetter
Find out more about Peter in the video and short interview.

Peter Hofstetter
Find out more about Peter in the video and short interview.
Immerse yourself in Peter’s story now
250 000 Swiss francs in case of emergency
Your 6 advantages
- You receive 250 000 Swiss francs if you sustain a spinal cord injury in an accident and end up in a wheelchair permanently.
- The payment process is quick and without red tape.
- The payment is granted independently of insurance benefits and the place of the accident or treatment.
- Benefactors' Association membership is possible both for people who reside in Switzerland and those who live abroad.
- 2 million members have already put their trust in the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation.
- You show your solidarity towards people with a spinal cord injury – given that it can happen to anybody.
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