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May 2
Rally Day Speakers
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Our
Host - Susan Sarandon
Susan was one of
Dana Reeve's closest friends and graciously offered to join us after
Dana's passing. Susan won an Academy Award for her work in the
movie, "Dead Man Walking", and was also nominated for
"Lorenzo's Oil", the story of parents who dedicate their
lives to finding a cure for their son's rare disease. |
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Dr.
Wise Young - Rutgers University
Dr.
Young is Director of the W M Keck Center for Collaborative
Neuroscience at Rutgers University. He also sits on the Board
of Directors for the China SCI Network and is founder of the Care
Cure Community, an online forum of information for patients,
caregivers and others interested in spinal cord injury and other
neurological disorders. |
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Brooke
Ellison
Brooke
has been a quadriplegic for 16 years after being struck by a car at
the age of 11. Shortly before his death, Christopher Reeve
directed the movie, The Brooke Ellison Story, based on a book written
by Brooke and her mother. A Harvard graduate, Brooke has
dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the world; she is
presently a candidate for the New York State Senate. |
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Jesse
Billauer
When the ocean and a
sandbar rendered surfer Jesse a quadriplegic, his dream of pro
surfing ended. Founder of Life Rolls On, graduate of San Diego
State, tireless fundraiser for paralysis research...and yes, Jesse's
still surfing!
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Noah
Smith
Noah
was paralyzed by a flying wheel that came off an oncoming vehicle
and crashed into the cab of his pickup. He has been to RIC,
Sit Tall Stand Tall, and Project Walk in a tireless effort to
maximize his recovery. Noah now works out at Awakenings in
Southern California, is finishing up his college degree in Spanish,
and advocates for a cure.
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Richard
Gaskin (ProfessirX)
Since
his debut performance at the April 2005 Washington Rally, Richard
has dedicated his
life to the cure effort on a daily basis. He provides a
shining example of one individual who is making a difference.
Richard promises an energizing performance for everyone who comes to
Washington and is Working
2 Walk. |
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