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Christopher Reeve's daughter Alexandra says her parents' foundation has helped paralyzed people stand and take steps again

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation has managed to raise $138 million for scientific research meant for the treatment of spinal cord injuries
UPDATED FEB 4, 2019

Christopher Reeve's daughter Alexandra Reeve Givens says that her father's Foundation and its charity work has helped develop research into a new technique that has assisted the recovery of paralyzed people. Alexandra works with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation that has been named after her late parents. 

She revealed that the 'Superman' star's name has managed to raise $138 million for scientific research. The mother-of-two further shared that the funds meant for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, like the one that affected her father, have paid for trials into advancing cures, according to Daily Mail.

American actor Christopher Reeve and wife Dana at the 10th Anniversary benefit for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Association which recently merged with the Christopher Reeve Foundation the event was held in New York City on November 14, 2000 (Photo: Nick Elgar/ImageDirect)
American actor Christopher Reeve and wife Dana at the 10th Anniversary benefit for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Association which recently merged with the Christopher Reeve Foundation the event was held in New York City on November 14, 2000 (Photo: Nick Elgar/ImageDirect)
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