We all grew up knowing him as SUPER MAN..THE SAVIOR...The RESCUER...the ROLE MODEL of every child...Christopher Reeve achieved fame for his portrayal of Superman - the man that was invincible and a national hero for many - as well as starring in many other hit films.
After being thrown from a horse in 1995, however, the actor shattered the first two vertebrae in his spine and was paralyzed from the neck down. Upon first finding out he was a quadriplegic; Reeve stated he was very depressed and contemplated suicide.
However, his time in physical and occupational rehabilitation inspired him, and he spent the rest of his life campaigning on behalf of progressive research and was even named TIME Person of the Year. Although he has since passed away from medical complications in 2004, the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation still carries on his legacy of advocacy and research. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people.
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