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Christopher and Dana Reeve.
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On November 6, the Christopher Reeve Foundation honored the lives and strength of Christopher and Dana Reeve at their annual "A Magical Evening" Gala at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, by raising over $2.5 million. The event which was co-hosted by Harvey Fierstein and Bebe Neuwirth, featured a video tribute to the legendary couple, which was introduced by Barbara Walters, as well as a Broadway tribute by some of today's brightest Broadway stars including Donny Osmond; Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichert, Michael Longoria and Steve Gouveia from The Jersey Boys; The Times They Are A-Changin's Lisa Brescia and Josh Strickland and Jenn Gambatese from Tarzan.
This year, the Christopher Reeve Foundation presented the first-ever Dana Reeve HOPE Award to a person who has shown amazing grace, strength and fortitude and who has been a source of support and guidance to the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Will, Alexandra and Matthew Reeve presented the Dana Reeve HOPE Award to Cristina Carlino, the founder and CEO of philosophy, inc.
Each year, the Christopher Reeve Foundation presents The Visionary Leadership Award to those individuals who demonstrate outstanding professional and philanthropic leadership. This year's Award was presented to Bruce C. Ratner, president & CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, and to The Honorable Thomas H. Kean, chairman of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for their extraordinary generosity of time, talent and resources.
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Callie Thorne.
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Donny Osmond.
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Olivia Wilde.
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Photos:
Denise Cregier |
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AUG 05,
2008
CRI Young Philanthropists' Summer Social |
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AUG 02,
2008
Southampton Hospital Summer Party |
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AUG 01,
2008
Rita Hayworth Gala Kickoff |
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AUG 01,
2008
Aspen Art Museum artCRUSH |
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JUL 31,
2008
Black Ties & Baseball Caps Gala |
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JUL 31,
2008
Aspen Art Museum previewCRUSH |
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JUL 29,
2008
Mostly Mozart Festival Gala |
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JUL 25,
2008
HOFI Hamptons Benefit |
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JUL 25,
2008
NY Stem Cell Foundation Reception |
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JUL 22,
2008
Museum at FIT Cocktail |
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JUL 19,
2008
HDS Gala Preview |
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