Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Hosts Educational Evening in Jacksonville

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Mar 04, 2010, 02:59 ET

SHORT HILLS, N.J., March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation:

WHAT: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host a wine and cheese reception in Jacksonville 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 Florida, and the activities of the Brooks Adaptive Sports Program. 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
Alice Krauss, M.Ed., OT/L, Manager, Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program

WHEN:

Thursday, March 18th

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Jacksonville Marriott

4670 Salisbury Road

Jacksonville, FL 32256

(904) 296-2222

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