Their father would be so proud! Christopher Reeve's son and daughter join Meryl Streep to support his foundation at gala
By Iona Kirby
They have been loyally continuing the legacy since the tragic death of their charitable father Christopher Reeve and stepmother Dana in 2004 and 2006 respectively.
And there’s no doubt that the Superman actor and his doting wife would have been incredibly proud if they could have seen Matthew Reeve and Alexandra Reeve Givens on Wednesday.
The siblings spearhead the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, which aims to find treatments and cures for paralysis and improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities.
It is one of the charities that Christopher – who was left quadriplegic following a riding accident – left behind when he died aged 52 in October 2004.
Dana was diagnosed with lung cancer eight months later and passed away aged 44 in March 2006.
They were joined by a host of stars for a Magical Evening gala in New York, including the likes of Meryl Streep, who is a big supporter of the cause.
Alexandra, 28, looked beautiful in a clingy grey dress as she posed with Streep as well as her 32-year-old brother Matthew.
Alexandra and Matthew are from Christopher’s relationship with Gae Exton.
Streep, who spoke onstage at the event and also attended last year, was dressed in a loose-fitting top and matching black trousers.
Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed from the neck down in 2010 but has since regained movement in his shoulders and sensation throughout his body, was also at the event.
And Ali Stroker, who starred on The Glee Project and was paralyzed from the waist down at aged two due to a car accident, was in good spirits as she arrived.
Jordin Sparks, who sported a ruched navy dress, was there with her boyfriend Jason Derulo.
Other guests at the gala included Miss New York 2011 Kaitlin Monte and Miss Teen USA Logan West.
Not present today was Christopher’s only child with Dana – son Will, 20.
In 2002, iconic actor Christopher said: 'Nothing of any consequence happens unless people get behind an idea.'
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