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The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congresswomen Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mary Bono (R-CA) and Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced in the House the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act (H.R. 1727) to improve the lives of and hasten better treatments and cures for people living with paralysis. "We honor the activism of Christopher and Dana Reeve with this bipartisan effort to better treat and, we hope, cure paralysis and other serious motor impairments," said Congresswoman Baldwin. "Chris and Dana used their visibility to work on behalf of families in all parts of the country who face the challenges of paralysis and impaired mobility. This legislation is part of their legacy," Baldwin said. "The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is extremely grateful to Representatives Baldwin, Bono, Langevin and Bilirakis for introducing the important legislation in Christopher and Dana's names that will advance research into cures and treatments for paralysis as well as for quality of life initiatives to aid those already living with disability," said Peter Wilderotter, President, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. "Improvements are made every day in spinal cord injury research, but enacting the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act will help to quickly and efficiently stimulate even more progress. We at the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation urge quick passage of the Act in Congress." The legislation, named for the actor who was paralyzed in a riding accident and his wife who turned adversity into activism, seeks to avert redundancies and encourage collaborative research in paralysis and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis and mobility impairments from any cause -- stroke, ALS, spinal cord injuries, and others. "The benefits of medical science are limitless and it is imperative that Congress continue working with organizations like the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, who remain dedicated to curing spinal cord injury and supporting innovative research that improves the quality of life for people living with paralysis," said Congresswoman Bono. "I am pleased to join Congresswoman Baldwin in raising awareness on this issue while bringing to the forefront a bi-partisan bill that pays great tribute to Christopher Reeve, a committed champion of this cause," Bono said. "This legislation will be instrumental in helping people with disabilities achieve and maintain their independence and ensuring that we are using best research and technology to help improve their quality of life," said Congressman Langevin, who is the only spinal cord injured Member of Congress. "On a personal note, Chris and Dana were dear friends and it is now up to all of us to move forward and continue their legacy by passing this legislation," Langevin said. "I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of this vital legislation and am happy to see that it is garnering bi-partisan support at its inception," said Congressman Bilirakis. "I urge all my colleagues in the House to work together to pass this bill so America can make a comprehensive, coordinated effort to overcome paralysis and mobility impairment," Bilirakis said. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act has three components that support and enhance paralysis research, rehabilitation, and quality of life programs: · Paralysis Research - Expands research on paralysis at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This will encourage collaborative research by connecting scientists conducting similar work to further enhance understanding and speed discovery of better treatments and cures. · Paralysis Rehabilitation and Care - Builds on research to enhance daily function for people with paralysis including a Clinical Trials Network to measure effectiveness of certain rehabilitation tactics and encouraging shared findings on paralysis to improve rehabilitation. · Improving Quality of Life for Persons with Paralysis and Other Physical Disabilities - Works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve the quality of life and long-term health status of persons with paralysis and other physical disabilities.
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ACHTUNG: Ich verschicke euch das Lied gerne per eMail oder ICQ. Bitte eine Nachricht an mich, dann ist das kein Problem! I'm sorry - Tommy Reeve I know I wasn't there, when you needed me the most. I know I didn't care, and was afraid to get so close. Tonight it's getting hard to fall asleep cause it's becoming clear that I broke it all into pieces and I cannot revers it, so I've got one more thing to say: I'm sorry for your pain. I'm sorry for your tears. For all the little things I didn't know. I'm sorry for the words I didn't say but what I still do- I'm still loving you... I know I let you wait I've been away for far too long. but now I can relate to everything that I did wrong. Stop breathing when I think I'm losing you and there'll be no excuse so I'm on my knees so listen please, let me hold your hand once again I'm sorry for your pain I'm sorry for your tears for all the little things I didn't know I'm sorry for the words I didn´t say I'm sorry for the lies I'm sorry for the fights for not showin' my love a dozen times I'm sorry for the things that I've called mine but what I still do - I'm still loving you... Ohh, I'm sorry for your pain. And I'm sorry for your tears. For all the little things I didn't know I'm sorry for the words I didn't say. Sorry for the lies, And I'm sorry for the fights. for not showin' my love a dozen times I'm sorry for the things that I've called mine but what I still do - I'm still loving you... Ohh, yeahh.. And that's what I'll always do...
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One of the most difficult series of interviews for me to watch....He was such a joyful,full of life ,nice person to work with.....What a loss....in case you never knew him...this interview will help you get a feel for him..... Christopher D'Olier Reeve[1] (September 25, 1952 — October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer, and writer. He established himself early as a Juilliard-trained stage actor before portraying Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent in four films, from 1978 to 1987. On May 27 1995, Christopher Reeve was paralyzed in an accident during the cross country portion of an Eventing competition. He was confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Although Reeve was tall enough for the role and had the blue eyes and handsome features, his physique was slim. He refused to wear fake muscles under the suit, and instead went through an intense two-month training regimen supervised by former British weightlifting champion David Prowse, the man under the Darth Vader suit in the Star Wars films.The film grossed $300,218,018 worldwide (unadjusted for inflation).[30] Reeve received positive reviews for his performance: "Christopher Reeve's entire performance is a delight. Ridiculously good-looking, with a face as sharp and strong as an ax blade, his bumbling, fumbling Clark Kent and omnipotent Superman are simply two styles of gallantry and innocence." - Newsweek "Christopher Reeve has become an instant international star on the basis of his first major movie role, that of Clark Kent/Superman. Film reviewers - regardless of their opinion of the film - have been almost unanimous in their praise of Reeve's dual portrayal. He is utterly convincing as he switches back and forth between personae." - Starlog Won a BAFTA Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles. Reeve used his newfound celebrity for good causes. Through the Make-a-Wish Foundation, he visited terminally-ill children. He joined the Board of Directors for the worldwide charity Save the Children. In 1979, He served as a track and field coach at the Special Olympics... Such a loss....died at age 52 of complications caused by a horse accident.
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text: I know I wasn\'t there when you needed me the most I know I didn\'t care and was afraid to get so close tonight it\'s getting hard to fall asleep cause it becoming clear that I procalling to pieces and i can not reverse it so I\'ve got one more thing to say I\'m sorry for your pain I\'m sorry for your tears for all the little things I didn\'t know I\'m sorry for the words I didn\'t say but whatI still do I\'m still loving you... I know I let you wait and been away for far too long but now I can relate to everything that I did wrong stop breathing when I think i\'m losing you and there'll be no excuses so i\'m on my knees so listen please let me hold your hand once again I\'m sorry for your pain I\'m sorry for your tears for all the little things I didn\'t know I\'m sorry for the words I didn\'t say I\'m sorry for the lies I\'m sorry for the fights for not showing my love a dozen times I\'m sorry for the things that I called mine but whatI still do I\'m still loving you I\'m sorry for your pain I\'m sorry for your tears for all the little things i didn\'t know I\'m sorry for the words i didn\'t say I\'m sorry for the lies and I\'m sorry for the fights for not showing my love a dozen times I'm sorry for the things that I called mine but what I still do i'm still loving you
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