This is where the staff of the Reeve Foundation is sharing up-to-the-minute information and putting some context around the news affecting the spinal cord injury and paralysis community. Not to mention insight into what's going on here at the Foundation.
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Category: Events and Workshops Category
Posted by
JLoThursday, Febuary 02, 2012
It is February 2, that means only 12 more days until Valentine's Day! Did you finish your shopping yet?
- Chocolate: Check!
- Ordered Flowers: Check!
- Dinner Reservations: Check!
- A big, over-sized fluffy teddy bear: Check!
- A card that says just how much you care: AHHHHH! Read More
Posted by
JLoThursday, Febuary 02, 2012
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will be exhibiting at the Atlanta Abilities Expo on February 17-19, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center where we would like to introduce you to all the great things that the foundation and others have to offer! In addition to us, there will be more than 100 suppliers of products and services that will increase your quality of life through new technology, great seminars on important issues and networking opportunities that will meet your specific needs. The expo is FREE and it’s the leading event for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals.Read More
Posted by
JLoTuesday, January 31, 2012
Can YOU promote positive change and challenge misconceptions about disability employment? Show us! The Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) is launching a nationwide “What can YOU do?” Video Contest to promote the talent and skills that people with disabilities bring to America’s workforce and economy. This is your opportunity to produce a video that illustrates that at work, it’s what people CAN do that matters.
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Posted by
JLoThursday, January 26, 2012
We are always thankful for the kind community members who want to help us carry out our mission. This comes from producer, David Zimmerman, about a new film, Beyond the Chair. The screening of the film was a huge success! Below is a note from David:
The Premiere of an incredible Documentary happened on December 13, 2011 at the Laemmle Music Hall Theatre in Beverly Hills . That film is BEYOND THE CHAIR.Read More
Posted by
JLoTuesday, January 24, 2012
Artists and writers living with spinal cord injuries, this is for you!
Long time Quality of Life grantee, Vermont Studio Center, has announced four four Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Fellowships for month-long studio residencies for artists and writers with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).Read More
Posted by
JLoWednesday, January 18, 2012
While stores will take care of the teddy bears, chocolates, and flowers this Valentine's Day, the Reeve Foundation wants to offer some beautiful Valentine's Day e-cards. Cupid... I mean the Reeve Foundation... is asking our community members with a love for art to provide some of their work to feature on these cards. Read More
Posted by
JLoFriday, January 13, 2012
Please join the New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center for a FREE webcast on Wednesday, January 18 from 6:30 - 8 pm (EST.)
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Posted by
Patricia2Tuesday, December 13, 2011
“Keep the Lesson Alive”
by: Michael Thunell, Reeve Foundation 2011 Intern
Camp Baco and Camp Che-Na-Wah, for boys and girls respectively, are places where children can come together and enjoy themselves through many camp activities over the course of a summer. The event with the greatest impact on the kids and on the community however, is the annual Bazaar that they hold at the beginning of August. The Baco Che-Na-Wah Bazaar Foundation has been supporting the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for several years.Read More
Posted by
JLoMonday, December 12, 2011
Join us for a FREE webinar on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1pm EST.
Disability author and speaker Gary Karp will take you on a tour of the world of work and paralysis. A 38 year wheelchair user himself, Gary has worked ever since, running his own businesses since 1993. Read More
Posted by
JLoMonday, December 12, 2011
Tuesday, December 13 is your last chance to bid on A Magical Auction items. Wrap up some of your holiday shopping by bidding on some fun and unique one-of-a-kind experiences with bids benefiting the Reeve Foundation. Read More
Posted by
JLoWednesday, December 07, 2011
Glitz and glamour, laughs and love, celebrities and cheers – all of this filled the room at the Reeve Foundation’s 21st annual
A Magical Evening gala last Wednesday (November 30) at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
Preparations started months ago to bring all the pieces together for this night. This was my third A Magical Evening, and quite possibly, my favorite one yet. Read More
Posted by
JLoWednesday, December 07, 2011
"Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la..."
Who's going be jolly with me?! The countdown is SO on. The holidays are here and that means there are gifts to be bought and winter weather to embrace. Don't worry my friends, the Reeve Foundation has you covered.
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Posted by
JLoFriday, December 02, 2011
Intention Media Inc. announces a special screening of the film Beyond The Chair, with proceeds to benefit the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and The Friends of Californians with Disabilities, Inc. and their support given to the Media Access Office and the Media Access Awards on December 13th, 2011 at The Laemmle Music Hall. Special Guests include comedian, author and actress Geri Jewell and Angela Rockwood, Ambassador for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.Read More
Posted by
JLoTuesday, November 29, 2011
Join us for a Webinar on December 13, 2011.
Disability author and speaker Gary Karp will take you on a tour of the world of work and paralysis. A 38 year wheelchair user himself, Gary has worked ever since, running his own businesses since 1993. Read More
Posted by
JLoMonday, November 28, 2011
I have a weakness for boy bands coming our of Boston (cough, cough, The New Kids on the Block!) While it's not my famed NKOTB, here is your chance to go see another really awesome performance in Boston.
On December 8, check out Kyle Patrick, of the band Click Five at his performance at Q Division Studios with 100% of the proceeds benefitng the Reeve Foundation; Kyle ran the 2011 ING New York City Marathon for Team Reeve in early November.
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