2008 Woodie Awards
Daffodil Days, Remembering Dana Reeve
Scott Wagner
Issue date: 3/19/06 Section: Features
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Reeve's continuation and success with the Christopher Reeve Foundation following her husband's death has been recognized globally as courageous and gracious. The message their foundation preached, "Go Forward," rings significantly louder in her passing.
Former President Bill Clinton and wife, Hilary, were good friends of Mrs. Reeves. They formally stated on the Reeve Foundation website, "Despite the adversity that she faced, Dana bravely met these challenges and was always an extremely devoted wife, mother and advocate. Dana was an inspiration to us and we will miss her."
The greatest challenge faced is by Will Reeve, the son of Dana and Christopher. At the age of 12, he has lost his father and now his mother to cancer.
The former president and first lady continued in saying, "Our thoughts and prayers are with her son Will and the entire Reeve family. We especially want Will to know that his mother's determination and bravery inspired us and so many others, and we will continue to work toward the causes and goals she championed."
"That poor little boy, I hope he can understand how much hope his parents provided for people. They are the perfect example of what it means to love someone and care for them unconditionally," said Katie Carroll, sophomore, Demarest, N.J.
Dana Reeve led a life of duty and vocation. Her impression on this world is not going overlooked as her drive to promote research supersedes existence. We will "go forward" as the motto states, but in Dana's likeness.
The SHU community is teaming up with the American Cancer Society in running its annual fundraiser, Daffodil Days. This fundraiser promotes donations through incentive. Some people who would not normally think to make a contribution to the ACS and their research may now give.
According to their website, the ACS works with a wide range of volunteer groups, both those specifically involved with cancer research and others as well. Together they promote and organize the ordering of daffodils in return for donations.