A Magical Evening 2007

 
Will Reeve, Alexandra Reeve, Daryl Mitchell, Matthew Reeve
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A Magical Evening took place on Monday, November 12, 2007 at The Marriott Marquis in New York City.  The gala raised $2 million to benefit the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. 

Meryl Streep was the recipient of the Dana Reeve HOPE Award, Lee and Bob Woodruff were the recipients of the Christopher Reeve Spirit of Courage Award and Henry G. Stifel, founding member of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation was the recipient of the Visionary Leadership Award.   

Through the funding of innovative research, grants, information and advocacy, the foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury as well as improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis.

Eaddo & Peter Kiernan, Francine LeFrak & Rick Friedberg, Diane Sawyer & Mike Nichols, Diana L. Taylor and Sherrie & David Westin were this year’s Co-Chairs. The evening’s menu was designed by David Burke of davidburke & donatella.  There was a special performance by the John Pizzarelli Trio as well as from members of the casts of Broadway’s Grease and Legally Blonde. 

Press Coverage of this Year's Gala
- Stars Work Their Magic for Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (USA Today)
- Will Reeve Carries on His Father's Legacy (Access Hollywood - video)
- A Magical Evening with the Stars (Entertainment Tonight - video)
- Meryl Joins Superman's Kids for a Tribute to the Brave Actor (Hello Magazine)
- Meryl Streep, Lee and Bob Woodruff Honored at CDRF Gala (Fashion Wire Daily)
- Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep at Gala (InStyle - photo)
- Anne Hathaway Helps to Honor Meryl Streep (GossipGirls.com - photos)
- Bob Woodruff Honored at Reeve Gala (ABC News - video)

Related Article:
Read "The Story of the Enchanted Pendant" from last year's A Magical Evening

For information about our next gala contact:
Aimee Hunnewell
Phone: 973-379-2690 ext. 7131
Email: aimeeh@christopherreeve.org
Benefit Office: 212-763-8594

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