Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Hosts Educational Evening in Denver

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Apr 08, 2010, 11:52 ET

SHORT HILLS, N.J., April 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is an advisory being released by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation:

WHAT: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host a wine and cheese reception sponsored by 180 Medical in Denver to share information about the Reeve Foundation's programs, including updates on recent progress in spinal cord research, news about the Reeve Foundation's plans in Colorado, and the activities of The Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League (PHAMALY), a former Reeve Foundation Quality of Life grants recipient. A brief question and answer session will follow speeches.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to get involved with the Reeve Foundation, as well as some of the spinal cord injury activities and quality of life initiatives in your own community.

Space is limited. There is a $25.00 registration fee. To attend, please register online at www.ChristopherReeve.org/roadshow or call (800) 225-0292 for more information.

WHO: The following will be featured speakers at this event:

Peter T. Wilderotter, President and CEO, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Susan Howley, Executive Vice President for Research, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, nationally recognized for her leadership in the field of spinal cord research for the last 25 years
Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League (PHAMALY)

WHEN: Wednesday, April 28th
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: JW Marriott Hotel Denver at Cherry Creek
150 Clayton Lane
Denver, Colorado 80206
1-866-706-7814

MEDIA: To attend as a media representative or schedule an interview with any of the speakers, please contact Maggie Goldberg at 800-225-0292 or [email protected].

About the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is 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. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.

SOURCE Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation