A Magical Evening will take place on Monday, November 10, 2008 at The Marriott Marquis in New York City. Proceeds will benefit the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, which 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. At this year’s gala, the New York Rangers will be the recipients of the Dana Reeve HOPE Award, renowned contemporary artist Chuck Close will be the recipient of the Christopher Reeve Spirit of Courage Award, and Broadway veteran and long-time Reeve Foundation supporter James L. Nederlander, (Jr.) will receive the Visionary Leadership Award.  Eaddo & Peter Kiernan, Francine LeFrak & Rick Friedberg, Glenn Close, Paul & Barbara Daversa, Meryl Streep, and Alseres Pharmaceuticals will serve as Co-Chairs. The cocktail reception will begin at 6:30 PM followed by dinner at 7:30PM. Dress is Black tie optional. Support levels are as follows: Tables at $100,000, $50,000, $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 and individual tickets at $2,500 and $1,000.

For more information, please contact
the benefit office at 212-763-8594
or email

 ReeveFoundation@cmevents.net.