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April 26, 2008 - Team Reeve Louisville - miniMarathon

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is a proud charity partner pf the Kentucky Derby Festival in this years Marathon/miniMarathon. We are working with our friends at Frazier Rehab, Jewish Hospital and University of Louisville to pull together Team members and volunteers. It will be an exciting and inspirational journey for all as we gear up for the race - April 26! Funds raised through TEAM REEVE LOUISVILLE will be earmarked for Frazier Rehab Institute and the work of the NeuroRecovery Network... Read more »

April 24, 2008 - Michael Brent Courtyard Dedication

To be held on April 24, 2008 North Hall is across the street from Memorial Coliseum on the corner of Avenue of Champions and Martin Luther King Blvd. Hope to see you there!!    Read More →

April 23, 2008 - Ground broken for ‘unique’ playground

By Jonna Spelbring Priester General Manager - Henry County Local On the one year anniversary of his death, many said Michael Brent surely would be smiling down upon the scene April 17 in the new Henry County Park. It was there that four shovels pierced the grassy ground in a ceremonial gesture for what will, one day, be a very unique playground. The playground will be one that all children, those who are able bodied and those who are not, will be able to enjoy. “I know Michael is smiling down... Read more »

April 17, 2008 - Accessible Playground Groundbreaking

Friends For Michael Accessible Playground Groundbreaking Ceremony Ground Breaking Ceremony for the NEW “ALL ACCESSIBLE” PLAYGROUND being built in memory of Michael Brent by Friends for Michael. April 17, 2008 - 9:00 AM at the NEW Henry County Recreational and Services Park New Castle, KY. Please join us as we celebrate Michael’s life and accomplishments by honoring him with a playground Accessible to Children and Adults of ALL ABILITIES! 12►  Read More →

April 8, 2004 - Inspirational Student Honored with Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 8, 2004) — Michael Brent was a typical high school athletic star – he played basketball, baseball and golf. But this former Henry County High School student’s life took a different turn when he fell asleep at the steering wheel of his car, crashing it and leaving him paralyzed. That was in 1997. Fast forward to 2004 and you will see that Michael Brent is still a star – shining bright in life. Brent, a senior broadcast journalism major in the University of Kentucky... Read more »