Last Friday (Oct. 10) was the 10th anniversary of Christoper Reeve's passing. Last week I shared this email on my Facebook page for the first time. In 2002, I wrote a 50th birthday message to Christopher Reeve, through his Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. There was an open invitation to visitors of its website to send him a birthday message (his b-day was Sept. 25). I received a warm thank you note, which apparently came from the man itself.
A few years after his death I met two people from the foundation in Toronto. I asked them if his email came from him personally, and they believed he did take the time to thank people individually (w/ help from his staff). I choose to believe this is true.
Here is the message typed out in case you have trouble reading the original:
Thursday, September 19, 2002 12:15 PM
A personal note from Christopher Reeve
Dear Don,
Thank you so much for taking the time to send an electronic card for my 50th birthday! Your support means the world because it demonstrates your concern for me and millions of other people afflicted by spinal cord injury and other disabling conditions.
As you read, an anonymous donor has pledged to donate $1 to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) for every card sent, and this will significantly impact our cutting-edge spinal cord research and quality of life programs. I hope that you will stay informed about our progress and help spread the word about CRPF.
With warmth and gratitude,
Christopher Reeve
(dictated, not signed)
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