“The Empire State Building has served as a beacon for untold millions of people, and in much the same way, it’s an honor to know that my dad, my mom, and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation serve as beacons as well,” said Will Reeve at the lighting ceremony, where he served as a proud emissary for the Foundation, an ambassador for the cause and proud son, he noted. “The Reeve Foundation helps so many people in our mission to live in a world of empty wheelchairs, but before we get there to provide the quality of life care for people impacted by paralysis.”
Those who knew him personally remember him as so much more than an exquisite actor. Christopher was an extraordinary father, a loving husband, a human rights advocate, an avid adventurer, an environmentalist, an author, a director, and an accomplished pianist. He was also a pilot who made two solo trips across the Atlantic, an outdoor enthusiast who skied, sailed, scuba dived, played tennis, and canoed alone into the wilderness. And in the last years of his enormous life, he put a face to an injury that has isolated many into near invisibility – but as he and Dana bravely taught us, spinal cord injury and paralysis should not lead to a diminished quality of life.
Super/Man is not just a retrospective; it is a celebration of the relentless drive and spirit that Christopher embodied and inspired in others. By lighting up New York City in the most iconic building – we celebrate and honor Christopher, letting the world witness him soar to new heights once again.
"Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" is in theaters now. Read more about it on the Reeve Foundation website at ChristopherReeve.org/superman.