Larchmont Friends of the Family to Honor Dana Reeve at May 28 Dinner

Press release from the Friends of the Family

(April 28, 2003) Dana Reeve, an accomplished actress, singer, and television host will be the recipient of Larchmont Friends of the Family’s 2003 “Best Friend Award” on Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. at a dinner event taking place at Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck.

Ms. Reeve is a graduate of Middlebury College and the California Institute of the Arts and her career has included numerous television appearances in series and special dramas. She is also a singer and has performed on national television; she sings the title song on the soundtrack of the HBO drama, “In the Gloaming,” directed by her husband, Christopher Reeve. Since her husband suffered a paralyzing injury, she has worked tirelessly for funding for medical research and as an advocate for the rights of the disabled. She is an active public speaker and volunteers for many local and global causes. She also wrote and published, Carepackages: Letters to Christopher Reeve from Strangers and Other Friends. Dana and her family live in Westchester County.

Facing the challenge of a catastrophic illness or the premature death of a loved one while handling the responsibilities of family living can be overwhelming. For six years Larchmont Friends of the Family has quietly provided assistance to neighbors dealing with such crises by preparing meals, arranging transportation to medical appointments, working on children’s educational needs, providing a vast array of consultative services, and offering financial support. The not-for-profit organization depends on volunteers for time and skills and on the greater community for donations as well as links to those families in need of these resources. Many local merchants have also supported the organization by sharing their resources and talents.

If you would like information on Larchmont Friends of the Family or an invitation to this dinner event, please call the hotline at 914-833-2513.