Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.

Pronunciation

Christopher: /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Dana: /ˈdeɪnə/
Reeve: /ri:v/
Foundation: /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

Etymology

The foundation is named after its founders, Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve. Christopher Reeve was a well-known actor and activist, most famous for his role as Superman in the 1978 film. After a horse-riding accident in 1995 left him paralyzed, Reeve became a vocal advocate for people with spinal cord injuries. His wife, Dana Reeve, was an actress and singer who became a dedicated advocate for disability causes after her husband's accident.

Related Terms

Spinal Cord Injury: Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal.
Paralysis: The loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body.
Advocacy: The act or process of supporting a cause or proposal.
Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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