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COMMENTS ON THIS BILLBOARD

Feb 10, 2008

>> As a paraplegic myself, I truly understand how strong and "super" this man (and his courageous wife) were. Paul C., Minnesota

Nov 14, 2007

>> he realy IS super man.

Sep 11, 2007

>> He was very strong. Brittany H., Hendo, North Carolina USA

Jul 30, 2007

>> Strength describes him. He is a superman! Cheyenne H., Downey

Jul 9, 2007

>> I always loved him... and always will. He is my superman, my hero corky, san antonio, texas

>> Bingo! You used the perfect picture for this billboard! I worked for him before his accident as a movie Set Assistant. His personal kindness and spirit in this photograph shows the 'real' him. It shows his golden heart and spirit stayed the same after the ordeal. Thank you so much... this is the billboard that made me discover your organization. Please keep showing it over and over again... MariaGrazia S., Suwanee, Georgia USA

Jun 27, 2007

>> He certainly embraced SUPER everything. Super wife, super children, super friends, super memories. Sad that their light has been extinguished however in our hearts they still shine. Lady Samm, Toronto, Canada

Jun 22, 2007

>> Very powerful! - Was, and still is the personification of true strength! Andrew A, Corvallis, Oregon USA

Jun 4, 2007

>> We should all be inspired to live like Superman and know that it's inner strength that really matters!!! Devin R., North Carolina, USA

May 29, 2007

>> "He is superman. I thought he was a great man. (I still do.)" me five.

May 23, 2007

>> Good day. Useful Links!!!

May 2, 2007

>> me four.. ;) T.T Turkey,

Apr 16, 2007

>> I printed this out/cut it out & thumbtacked it to my pod wall at work. I see it everyday and I am reminded that I am not paralyzed and I can do this! The billboard made me cry. My life isn't so hard- just somedays it feels like it is. R. H., Utah

Apr 9, 2007

>> me three J. K. R., Florida

Apr 3, 2007

>> me too.

>> He is superman. I thought he was a great man. (I still do.) Steph G., Pennsylvania

Mar 24, 2007

>> Strength says so much, he truly is a Super man. Rox P, Canada

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Christopher Reeve was first introduced to movie audiences as Clark Kent in "Superman" in 1978. He followed his Superman fame by acting in many more movies, including the "Superman" sequels, and numerous theater productions. He was extremely busy in the activist arena, championing causes for the environment and the arts among others. However, in 1995, Reeve's life changed dramatically.

The active sportsman loved riding horses and participating in jumping competitions. At an equestrian competition in May of 1995, Reeve was thrown from his horse. The injury was severe. He broke two of the vertebrae in his neck and was paralyzed from the neck down. Reeve's prognosis was grim: he wouldn't be able to walk again or even breathe without the help of a ventilator.

Rather than give up, Reeve became determined to beat paralysis and the spinal cord injuries. His previous fervor for many causes coalesced into one: spinal cord injuries and other nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Reeve, along with his wife Dana, set up a paralysis foundation to raise money for research and also to give support to others in similar situations. He continued to act and became a director with several movies to his credit. Reeve passed away on October 10, 2004, after suffering heart failure, but his strength will never be forgotten.