2002 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

Chris and Dana Reeve

December 18, 2002: Christopher Reeve to Trigger New Year's Countdown

Actor Christopher Reeve and his wife, Dana, will help lead this year's New Year's Eve countdown in Times Square, event organizers said on Tuesday.

Reeve, paralyzed from the neck down in a 1995 horseback riding accident, will join Mayor Michael Bloomberg in pushing a ceremonial button to start the descent of the famous New Year's Eve ball just before midnight, organizers said.

About half a million revelers gather in Times Square each year to ring in the new year, while millions more watch the festivities live on television.

Reeve is an activist for medical research and improving the lives of others with disabilities. The actor, who gained fame for his title role in the "Superman" movies, is vice chairman of the National Organization on Disability.



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