Nurses Salute Christopher Reeve’s
Courage and Accomplishments

GENEVA, Switzerland, 12 October 2004 - On behalf of nursing worldwide, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has expressed sadness at the death of Christopher Reeve, while reaffirming admiration for his courage and accomplishments.  Mr Reeve acted as the Honorary Patron of ICN and the global nursing profession.

“As a hero on screen and even more so in real life, Christopher Reeve lent his celebrity and indomitable spirit in support of improved health and quality of life for all”, said ICN President Christine Hancock.  “Mr. Reeve’s tremendous abilities won over his daunting disabilities – his ability to advocate successfully for the rights of the disabled, his ability to coalesce political power, research agendas and investment behind spinal cord injury research, and his ability to focus hearts and minds worldwide on the battle for the disabled and against disability.  As nurses, we understand the courage and enormous physical effort his struggle required.  We salute his tireless endeavour to advance medical research for the benefit of those who would come after him.”

Editor’s Note:

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of 125 national nurses' associations representing the millions of nurses worldwide. Operated by nurses for nurses since 1899, ICN is the international voice of nursing and works to ensure quality care for all and sound health policies globally.

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