Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Tag: Inspiration

Recovery process slow, continuing for Ringling football coach

An old adage says, "Time heals all wounds." While the axiom may have a more emotional meaning, for Ringling football coach Rick Gandy, it's...

Whatever it takes

She's strapped into what looks like an adult version of a baby walker. Amy Foels doesn't care. "Whatever it takes," she says. She's a...

Determined to walk

Paralyzed Delray Beach man working make his wheelchair history by Dale M. King At the youthful age of 25, Kevin Mullin of Delray Beach knows how...

Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Mourns

Kathy Lewis, President and CEO of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) issued the following statement today in response to the death of CRPF’s...

`Superman’ star became real-life fighter for spinal cord research

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Christopher Reeve, the chiseled, strapping "Superman" of celluloid who became another kind of hero as a force for spinal cord...

Kerry shows support of stem cell research to NH

With only 29 days left until Election Day, democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry and actor-turned-activist Michael J. Fox discussed the issue of stem...

Reeve to speak at FirstEnergy Park

LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood BlueClaws and Eric Taylor’s Empower-ment Group have announced that actor Christopher Reeve will headline Empower New Jersey 2004, "A Night...

Christopher Reeve to speak at FirstEnergy Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – The Lakewood BlueClaws and Eric Taylor’s Empowerment Group are pleased to announce that Christopher Reeve will headline Empower New Jersey 2004,...

Former Marine, quadriplegic wants others to buckle up

MCRD/ERR PARRIS ISLAND, S.C.(July 9, 2004) -- Attaining the rank of sergeant in the Marine Corps is no easy task. It takes dedication and...

Miracle-Man Pat Rummerfield to challenge Irwindale’s oval

IRWINDALE, Calif. -- Paralyzed from the neck down in a horrendous 135-mile per hour car accident, and all but given up for a life...