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About 5.6 million Americans have some degree of paralysis -- far more than previously thought, according to the findings of a telephone survey recently released by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
The 2008 survey of more than 33,000 U.S.
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the national, non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures and treatments for spinal cord injuries and improving the lives of people living with
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The first annual Born for Broadway fundraiser to benefit the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation will be presented June 22 at 8 PM at New World Stages in Manhattan.
Richard Kind will direct the concert, which will be directed by Ragtime's Marcia
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Playbill
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Proceeds of one-night event to benefit Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
SHORT HILLS, N.J., May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The first annual Born for Broadway will be held Monday, June 22nd at 8:00 p.m. at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street,
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Burn of the week:
Postulate: Purposeless fun fact, Superman Returns cost more than ten times as much to make as the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center has raised since 2002.
Response: In all fairness, at least 10 times as many people
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Balloon Juice
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cody Unser, a 22-year-old student at University of Redlands and head of the Cody Unser First Step Foundation, commends President Obama for acknowledging in yesterday's town hall meeting the financial
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Former Oncology Nurse helps honor heroes of fight against pediatric neuro-oncology
NEW YORK, May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bonnie Hunt served as Mistress of Ceremonies at this year's 7th Annual Dream & Promise Awards Gala, held on Wednesday, May 13,
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SHORT HILLS , N.J., May 12 (UPI) -- Matthew Reeve, a member of the Board of Directors of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, has signed up to run the 2009 ING New York City Marathon.
President Barack Obama greets Matthew Reeve, son of actor
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United Press International
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Matthew Reeve speaks at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s 18th Annual A Magical Evening Gala at Marriott Marquis on November 10, 2008 in New York City
Will and Matthew Reeve attend the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s 18th Annual A Magical
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Access Hollywood
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Francesco Clark was an athletic, 24-year-old fashion assistant at Harper's Bazaar who dreamed of one day becoming editor in chief of GQ magazine.
Then he dove into a swimming pool on a June evening in 2002 and broke his neck.
The paralyzing injury put
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LoHud.com
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Francesco Clark was an athletic, 24-year-old fashion assistant at Harper's Bazaar who dreamed of one day becoming editor in chief of GQ magazine.
Then he dove into a swimming pool on a June evening in 2002 and broke his neck.
The paralyzing injury put
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LoHud.com
http://www.lohud.com/article/20090510/LIFESTYLE01/905100304/1031/RSS06
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If you are living with paralysis or any kind of disability, you need health care and health programs for the same reasons anyone else does—to stay well, active, and a part of the community. Learn more about how the Paralysis Resource Center promotes
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In a study initiated and released in April by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, it was discovered that 40 percent more Americans live with paralysis than originally thought -- over five times the number previously estimated.
According to the
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Pittsburgh Entertainment
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DENVER, April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On July 19 through July 27, local Denver Paralympics athlete Matt Updike is going to compete against 38 top athletes from around the globe in the longest and most challenging hand cycle race in the world -
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This is my jazzy tribute to the late great Christopher Reeves Superman movies. This guy was truly an American legend and later inspiration to all spinal chord research. In Loving memory of Christopher and Dana Reeve. ... "Superman theme" "Christopher Reeve" "Dana Reeve" "Superman movie"
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The following 15 contestants have been selected as semi-finalists:
"These contestants were selected out of a diverse pool of 868 participants from all age groups, ethnic backgrounds and from across the country," said Brent D. Glass, director of the
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Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience
Also Included In: Preventive Medicine; Public Health
Article Date: 22 Apr 2009 - 4:00 PDT
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A survey of over 33,000 households
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Medical News Today
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146982.php
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News release: "According to a study initiated by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, there are nearly 1 in 50 people living with paralysis -- approximately 6 million people. That's the same number of people as the combined populations of Los
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WASHINGTON (CBS) --- The daughter of Christopher Reeve is sharing the results of the Christopher and Dana Reeve foundation's new survey of Americans with paralysis.
Alexandra Reeve was just 12-years-old at the time of her father's accident.
Alexandra
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WUSA Washington, DC
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By Sarah RubensteinSome 5.6 million people in the U.S. have some form of paralysis and nearly a quarter of them have suffered spinal-cord injuries, a new report says.The report being released Tuesday is the result of an ambitious effort by the
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Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124028216312437991.html#mod=WSJ_topics_obama
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Hung up the handcuffs: Kris Gulden uses her experiences as a police officer, though, to teach criminal justice at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. For nearly a day after a car slammed into bicyclist Kris Gulden, sending her
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USA Today
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Dana Reeve died of lung cancer on the 6th March 2006, just 17 months after her husband Christopher Reeve. On the 12th January 2006 Dana rearranged her chemotheraphy to be able to sing at Madison Square Garden for her friend Mark Messier at his retirement. He was a good friend of her and Chris' and one of the first people to go and visit him in rehab after his accident. This is a re-edit of her performance that night, it includes lots of photos of her and Chris. The sound quality isn't always ...
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Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience
Article Date: 01 Apr 2009 - 1:00 PDT
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Unite 2 Fight Paralysis celebrates the long-awaited signing of the first law to enhance federal
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Medical News Today
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Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act Summary of Legislation The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act (CDRPA) was introduced in both the House of Representatives (HR 1727) in March 2007 and in the Senate (S.1183) in late April, 2007. The CDRPA is non-controversial and has strong bi-partisan support, led by Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Arlen Specter (R-PA), Thad Cochran (R-MS), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and, Representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mary Bono (R-CA ...
On March 30, 2009, President Obama signed the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, a bill that provides for paralysis research and rehabilitation.
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US President Barack Obama speaks at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama signed legislation on Monday expanding and protecting US public parks and wilderness areas from oil and gas development, billed as the largest US conservation measure in more
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President Obama signs the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act on Monday, with Reeve's son Matthew, far right, looking on.
WASHINGTON (AP) A new law named for "Superman" actor Christopher Reeve will coordinate research on paralysis and
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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation expresses appreciation to Congressional co-sponsors for passing first legislation specific to the paralysis community
SHORT HILLS, N.J., March 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation,
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WASHINGTON, March 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Obama signed the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act that will improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis and mobility impairments from any cause - stroke, ALS, spinal
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the national, non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures and treatments for spinal cord injuries and improving the lives of people living with
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people with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries resulting in paraplegia and quadriplegia.
President Craig Fordyce, left, and PUSH Dinner founder Art Seiden present the Christopher and Dana Reeve Inspiration Award to the Craig Hospital graduates
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation joins millions of Americans today in commending President Obama for lifting previous restrictions on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research.
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Representing the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation's New Generation of Crusaders, James Lichtenthal Traveled to New York City on March 5, 2009 for the American Cancer Society's Awareness Day
SAN FRANSISCO, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last
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Annable to help spread awareness of Foundation's mission and services
SHORT HILLS, N.J., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the national, non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures and treatments for
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Peter T. Wilderotter, president and CEO of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, issued the following statement today in response to FDA clearance of Geron's human clinical trial of embryonic
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Tenor donates proceeds to Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and the BC Paraplegic Association. ... Andrea Bocelli Broadway Canadian Carnegie David Hall Ken Lavigne New opera Pops singer symphony tenor York
Tribute to two of my favourite people, the unforgettable and truely inspirational Christopher and Dana Reeve!
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Jane Seymour holds the Visionary Award for her work with Prevent Blindness America, one of many charities the actress supports, at the groups Centennial Gala, held Jan. 10, 2008, in New York.
For more information on the celebrities charities, visit the
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Ventura County Star
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If you want to donate or just learn more, check out: www.christopherreeve.org
Susan Blond, Inc. presents The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, a foundation dedicated to curing spinal cord injuries by funding research, featured on Inside Edition.com
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Firestone Freedom 100-winning team owner and Indianapolis 500 veteran Sam Schmidt was honored along with actress Jane Seymour by The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation on Dec. 2 in Los Angeles.
Indianapolis 500 veteran and leading Firestone Indy
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Susan Blond, Inc. presents Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in the news, with pictures and press clips.
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1. Dixon, Castroneves, Matos earn First Team All-America honors: Scott
Dixon, Helio Castroneves and Raphael Matos have been voted to the 2008
All-America Auto Racing First Team by the American Auto Racing Writers and
Broadcasters Association. They are
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The following grants have been pledged or given:
Swinerton Builders Hawaii, $2,500 and volunteer labor to Habitat for Humanity Leeward O'ahu.
Hawaii Medical Service Association, $219,592 to ARCS Foundation, Assistance League of Hawaii, Bishop Museum,
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release is being issued today by the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation:
WHAT: Making Magic Happen, the 4th Annual Los Angeles Gala for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, honoring
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Last night's annual Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Foundation dinner at the Marriott Marquis in New York brought out the royalty of the celeb world.
Showing up to help raise funds for stem cell research -- which Barack Obama has vowed to make
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Radar
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The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's 18th Annual A Magical Evening gala will be held Nov. 10 at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan.
The evening will honor longtime Foundation supporter and Broadway veteran James L. Nederlander with the Visionary
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Playbill
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Wrap it to go! Fashion doyenne Diane von Furstenberg hosts a benefit for AIDS charity Love Heals at her widely envied meatpacking district studio, honoring “50 Fabulous New York Women—And One Guy” (that ratio sounds about right!). Local glamazons to
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New York Observer
http://www.observer.com/2008/o2/monday-november-10
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The Reeve Foundation debuts new national ad campaign giving consumers a
look into the world of paralysis
SHORT HILLS, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve
Foundation has announced the launch of its first-ever national
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