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 Dear Friends,
Only 3 weeks to go until the groundbreaking Working 2 Walk
Symposium & Rally in Washington DC. As hard as we have tried to
spread the word, we know that there are many people who would want to
attend this event but may not have heard about it. Please take a
minute to forward this message to anyone you know who might be
interested in this opportunity.
The W2W organizers are working hard to take care of the details
that will ensure a successful event. Several deadlines are looming
(see details below). If you haven't ordered a souvenir shirt, do it
now, as orders will be placed on April 10. If you haven't
registered, or have registered and not paid, please do so as soon as
possible. Don't forget your to make appointments with your
legislators!
Spring is in the air, giving us a burst of new hope and energy.
We hope you are as excited as we are about going to Washington!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at Unite 2 Fight Paralysis
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All Symposium registration fees are due by April 21. Registrations after this date will be limited to space available basis and subject to late charge of $25 for total fee of $125. Full Symposium schedule available here!
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Show your support for Working 2 Walk 2006! Proudly wear the
striking "W2W" logo, silkscreened on all-cotton white shirts and
available in several styles. Shirts cost $10 plus shipping costs if
necessary.
We will order additional shirts to sell at the event, but in
order to get the shirt(s) you want, please pre-order.
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Lobbying our legislators in person is the most effective way to
make a difference in DC! When we meet with them, we put a face on the
issues of paralysis. Working together, we can ensure passage of the
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Act
this year!
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Have you begun making appointments to meet with your legislators
in DC? Check
here
to see if somebody has volunteered to make appointments for your
area! Contact
Betheny if
you are willing to perform this vital task. Please keep us informed
of your progress!
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It's not too late to make your tax-deductible donation to this important event!
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 Come to Baltimore on the W2W free afternoon, May 1. Meet leaders in
the fields of Spinal Cord Injury and Stem Cells; John W. McDonald,
III, M.D., PhD (lead neurologist to Christopher Reeve) and John
Gearhardt, PhD. Just a 30 minute
train ride
from DC, the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury is devoted
to restoration of function after sci and other paralysis, offering
hope even to chronic injuries. This is an excellent chance to tour
the lab and meet the doctors as they present their inaugural workshop
"Advanced Restorative Therapies: From Bench to Lifelong Therapy".
RSVP requested, special invitation found
here!
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The Working 2 Walk Sponsors
We couldn't do this without them!
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We offer a wide range of W2W fulfillment packages!
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RALLY NEWS! |
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It keeps getting better!
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Host Susan Sarandon! |
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Academy Award-winning actor Susan Sarandon was a close friend of Dana Reeve. "...Activism is very important on a grass-roots level," Sarandon says. "It makes you feel that you can make a difference and that you're not insignificant."
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LRO's Jesse Billauer! |
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When the ocean and a sandbar rendered surfer Jesse a
quadriplegic, his dream of pro surfing ended. Founder of
Life Rolls On,
Myspace phenomenon,
graduate of San Diego State, tireless fundraiser for paralysis
research...and yes. As this
video
shows, Jesse's still surfing! (Select "Jesse's Story")
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ProfessirX |
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NJ rap artist Professirx was shot in the neck in 1987.
With the help of friends and family, he uses his musical talent to
advocate for a cure. You don't want to miss this performance!
ProfessirX's latest song is a tribute to Chris and Dana Reeve-watch
the video here!
(If you attended last year's Rally, you may see
yourself!)
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Brooke Ellison |
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Although quadriplegia keeps her ventilator-dependent, Brooke is an author, a Harvard grad, and current candidate for the NY State Senate.
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Dr. Wise Young |
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Rutgers University professor, neuroscientist, one of Esquire magazine's "Best & Brightest 2005", Dr. Young is also the founder of Carecure, a website which is a priceless resource for people with spinal cord injuries.
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