Christopher Reeve - Superman, SuperHero & Super Human Being

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Christopher and Dana Reeve - A Super Couple - A Super Foundation

Anyone around in 1978 remembers Christopher Reeve emerging on the film screen as the ultimate Superman and as a SuperHero. Yet for me, I think his true SuperHero status happened years later. I would like to introduce my SuperHeroes...Christopher Reeve and his wife Dana.

The image of Christopher Reeve as Superman is one that has been indelibly etched for me...particularly in light of the tragic riding accident in 1995. In just a few minutes this talented actor and "Man of Steel" became a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic for the last decade of his life. The way he continued to live his life and the lived their live as a couple with grace, dignity, courage and strength, truly classifies him as a hero.

I wonder, when I think about his circumstances, if I would have had the strength and the courage to continue on and live as full of a life as he did or become a loving and giving caregiver the way that she did.

I would like to think that faced with similar circumstances I would have found the courage to rise above the adversity and thrive.

Photo Source: Alessandro Queiroz. Dana Reeve and Christopher Reeve. Some Rights Reserved.

What is a Hero? 

Christopher Reeve Defines Real Heroes

    ...a hero is an ordinary individual
    who finds the strength
    to persevere and endure
    in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

    They are the real heroes,
    and so are the families and friends
    who have stood by them.

    Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve on Time Magazine Poster in the Amazon Spotlight 

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Dana Reeve on the Power of Love 

Words of Devotion

    I'll be with your for the long haul,
    no matter what.
    You're still you and I love you.

    Dana Reeve

Christopher and Dana Reeve on Flickr 

Images of two inspirational people, an inspirational couple and family.

Christopher Reeve by Andre Queiroz

Danna Reeve and Christopher Reeve by Andre Queiroz

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Christopher Reeve by Andre Queiroz

Danna Reeve and Christopher Reeve by Andre Queiroz

Christopher and family by Andre Queiroz

Danna Reeve and Christopher Reeve by Andre Queiroz

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Make the Best of What We Have 

Words of Inspiration from Christopher Reeve

    What I do is based on powers we all have inside us;
    the ability to endure, the ability to love,
    to carry on, to make the best of what we have -
    and you don't have to be a 'Superman' to do it.

    Christopher Reeve
Photo Source: Erica Johnson. Superman Pillow. Royalty Free Use.

Together Again - Christopher and Dana Reeve

Somewhere in Heaven in the Amazon Spotlight 

Somewhere in Heaven: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve

Amazon Price: $19.16 (as of 11/27/2009)Buy Now

A look at the remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve.

Sometimes heartbreaking, often uplifting, always compelling, Somewhere in Heaven is more than just a portrait of a marriage.

It is the profoundly human story of two souls whose brief lives made a difference, a bittersweet saga of tragedy, triumph, and loss, and--above all else--a love story for the ages.

Dreams Become Inevitable 

Christopher Reeves on Dreams

    At first,
    dreams seem impossible,
    then improbable,
    and eventually inevitable.

    Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve's Infamous Commercial 

This commercial was a bit shocking for some at the time. What is did do was instill a sense of hope for those with spinal cord injuries.

Christopher Reeve Superbowl commercial

This famous commercial from Nuveen Investments aired during the 2000 Superbowl.

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Still Me in the Amazon Spotlight 

Still Me

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 11/27/2009)Buy Now

Still Me is the best selling autobiography of Christopher Reeve. In it he begins with the accident, then weaves back and forth between past and present, creating a thorough biography of Reeve's life.

Reeve tells of his childhood, his early theater roles and theatrical training, and his first real experience as a public figure following a prominent role in a popular soap opera to the new type of Superhero that many of us believe he became.

Books Written by Chrisopher or Dana Reeve 

Available on Amazon

You can read about Christopher Reeve's inspiring life in his own words.

Still Me

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 11/26/2009) Buy Now

Nothing is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life

Amazon Price: $7.50 (as of 11/26/2009) Buy Now

Christopher Reeve: Don't Lose Hope! (Defining Moments)

Amazon Price: $25.27 (as of 11/26/2009) Buy Now

Stories To Comfort The Soul (Guideposts for the Spirit)

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 11/26/2009) Buy Now

Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion in the Amazon Spotlight 

Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion (Ws)

Amazon Price: $24.49 (as of 11/27/2009)Buy Now

This intimate portrait focuses on Chris's remarkable recovery of movement and his constant fight to fully regain his mobility. Following Chris closely over many months of treatment and public campaigning for funds for stem cell research this film was completed shortly before his death and shows his struggle to keep his hope alive.

What emerges through this film is a portrait of an intelligent determined candid and outspoken man who was able to maintain his sense of humor in the face of adversity. His inspiring personality will shine through as you follow his unpredictable emotional journey.

Christopher Reeve - An Accomplished Actor 

I have included a collection of my favorite Christopher Reeve Films, some before the accident, some after.

Somewhere in Time (Collector's Edition)

Amazon Price: $12.49 (as of 11/26/2009) Buy Now

Everyone's Hero

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 11/26/2009) Buy Now

Vincent Van Gogh - A Dutchman

Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 11/26/2009) Buy Now

Rear Window

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 11/26/2009) Buy Now

Go Forward - Reeve Foundation

Spot for the Christopher Reeve Foundation  

On YouTube

Christopher Reeve Foundation spot from Smallville

Lois Lane from "Smallville" (Erica Durance): Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation promo

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The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation 

Dedicated to Curing Spinal Cord Injury

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
The home website for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell
An inspiration message from Daryl "Chill" Mitchell on the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation site explaining why he is going forward.

Go Forward Tags

Go Forward SuperMan Tags 

Superman Tags - Limited Quantity Left! Get them NOW! The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Superman Tags can be worn around the neck on a chain, or clipped onto gear, sports equipment, purses, or book bags.

100% of proceeds from the sale of the Superman Tags go to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

$10.00 for a set of two Superman Tags. Each set includes two tags, one chain and one clip.
Christopher Reeve Foundation Superman Dog Tag
The Christopher Reeve Foundation proudly offers the Christopher Reeve Foundation Superman Dog Tag. This special offer is your opportunity to pay personal tribute to Christopher Reeve's incredible legacy. By wearing the Superman Dog Tag, you will help assure that Christopher's vision will Go Forward.
Shop for a Cure
You can now purchase these items and portions of the proceeds will benefit The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

Dana Reeve on Being a Caregiver on YouTube 

Caregiving is not a role people usually choose. It seems to choose us, emerging from events and circumstances beyond our control.

Caregivers

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Dana Reeve - Courage, Strength and Devotion 

Senator John Kerry on Dana Reeve the Hero

It is impossible to put into words the quiet strength and incredible courage Dana Reeve demonstrated in the way she lived her life.

With Chris, she gave voice to a movement to find life-saving cures and promote medical research, and when she lost her inspiration and love she didn't stop the fight.

Only days after Chris' death she continued to give hope to millions of Americans. She was an inspiration to me and to us all.

Chris was America's superhero, and Dana became our hero, too.


Senator John Kerry

Organizations and Resources for Spinal Cord Patients 

This is a listing of resources and organizations involved in improving the lives of people with spinal cord injuries and advocating for spinal cord research.
Life Rolls On
Life Rolls On is a non-profit Foundation that exists to be a grassroots resource and an advocate on behalf of young people who have sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI).
Spinal Cord Injuries - Anatomy 101
Information on the Anatomy of a Spinal Cord Injury from Reeve-Irvine Research Center of the University of California, Irvine
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis
An organization empowering victims of paralysis through unity and education.
Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR)
The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) is the nation's leading bipartisan pro-cures coalition.
ITEM Coalition Website
Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid. The ITEM Coalition is devoted to raising awareness and building support for policies that will enhance access to assistive devices, technologies and related services for people with disabilities and chronic conditions.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation on YouTube 

These videos look at the special issues facing caregivers, home care and the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act.

DC Rally

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Christopher Reeve at the Texas Association for Home Care

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Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act

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The Latest News on the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation 

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A New Heavenly SuperHero

A Featured SuperHero Lens 

Video Tributes to Christopher and Dana Reeves on YouTube 

A Collection of Video Remembrances for these two Super People.

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Tribute to Christopher Reeve - Superman

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Christopher Reeve - One and Only Superman

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More Squidoo Lenses on Caregivers and Caregiving 

The Inspiration for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Lens 

Inspired by the Topic of the Day in October.

Christopher Reeve, was one of the topics of the day on October, 10, 2007, featured on Fresh Squid.

When I saw this topic listed, I realized how much I found Christopher Reeve to be an inspiration.

I had recently used one of his quote as an encouraging message in a blog posting that I wrote in July.

A Message of Encouragement - A Quote by Christopher Reeve 

A quote by Christopher Reeve was the inspiration for a message of encouragement the I included in my blog for NICU Parents.
Encouraging Message - NICU Parents are True Heros
Anyone who was around in 1978 remembers Christopher Reeve as Superman and the Super Hero...

Fresh Squid Inspiration for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Lens 

Encouragement for Squid Lens Topics from Fresh Squid

Christopher Reeve, Superman and Spinal Cord Injuries were the Fresh Squid Topic for Wednesday October 10, 2007.
Fresh Squid: Wednesday October 10, 2007
Christopher Reeve, Superman and spinal cord injuries were featured as a topic for October 10, 2007.
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The Fresh Squid HQ has a whole school of lenses of suggested topics set up for months in the future.

More Squidoo Featured Lenses for SuperMan, Christopher Reeve 

A Squidoo Lens on Spinal Cord Injuries 

A lens with information on spinal cord injury and traumatic injuries from a lensmaster with a spinal cord injury.

A Featured Caregivers and Caregiving Lens 

The Latest News about Christopher Reeve 

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The Latest Blog Posts about Christopher Reeve 

Christopher Reeve is Superman…. « NW Limited…History in Vogue
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Pai: Superman memorabilia - nostalgia for Christopher Reeve
Some films just have an immeasurable effect on you, and for me, the Christopher Reeve Superman movies did just that. So, when I saw a commemorative booklet for the first movie on sale at an indoor flea market type place, I bought it. ...

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    Wordilydoc Wordilydoc Jun 30, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
    I was really inspired by your presentation. It was beautiful through it I was able to somewhat connect to the mission. I thoroughly enjoyed it. As for suggestions I think you could invite other people to share what he meant to them and talk a bit more about some of what he did. Beautiful!

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