Working 2 Walk Symposium/Rally-Update 3/19

Forward to a Colleague

March 19, 2006

	In Remembrance-Dana Reeve Advocates for paralysis research were hard hit by the death of Dana Reeve on March 7. Our hearts go out to the Reeve and Morosini families. How do we move past such a loss? We do what Dana taught us...With courage, resolve and compassion, we *Go Forward*. We will miss Dana on Capitol Hill. Her presence in 2005 was a lesson in grace and strength. We present this year's rally as a tribute to Dana Reeve, elegant warrior. She will not be forgotten.

	Maya Angelou: On Dana, Chris and Courage "...we must take some spirit from both Dana and Chris and agree to develop courage. It's the most important of all the virtues, because, without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently."

	Working 2 Walk Symposium: What Is It? The W2W Symposium is bringing the superstars of science to the people that live with paralysis. This is not a conference for scientists. Rather, world-famous scientists will speak our language and answer our questions. The scientists you've only seen on TV, such as Keirstead, MacDonald and Young, talking on our level about what affects us the most-paralysis. (W2W Symposium schedule here) The food will be good and the information superb. Don't miss this Symposium if you care about a cure for paralysis! The W2W Symposium is being held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, an ADA compliant venue with wood floors and on-site Metro access. This facility was carefully chosen by wheelchair users as ideal for our needs. It is located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue, 2 blocks from the White House. (See map)

	Register For W2W Symposium Now! Registration is required to attend the W2W Symposium. Registration fee scholarships are available. No registration fee is required to attend the W2W Rally on Capitol Hill or to enjoy the Lobbyist's Lunch. Registration page found here.

	Some FAQ About Working 2 Walk Who is organizing Working 2 Walk? W2W is a joint effort of Unite 2 Fight Paralysis and the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Where are people staying? Many are staying at the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport in Crystal City. More lodging info located here. (Note: Hotel names on map are active links.) Why isn't there a "conference hotel"? No single hotel has enough accessible rooms for our attendees. Crystal City was chosen for its wide variety of lodging options-plenty of accessible rooms yet close together, allowing guests to easily socialize! What if I need a PCA, hospital bed or Hoyer lift? We've gotcha covered...see Wheelchair Washington on the W2W site for reliable recommendations.

	W2W Rally Host!
	U2FP and CRF are excited to announce the host for the Working 2 Walk Rally on Capitol Hill...Academy Award winning actor Susan Sarandon!

More special guests added this week...

Brooke Ellison and Dr. Wise Young!

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