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New York Red Bulls Shine Light on Spinal Cord Injury Research with Wings for Life Night

April 20, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


HARRISON, N.J. (April 20, 2015) - In support of spinal cord injury research, the New York Red Bulls are honored to celebrate Wings for Life Night on Sunday, April 26 vs. the L.A. Galaxy. Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed in an October 2010 college football game and has been at the forefront of raising awareness and funds for spinal cord injury research, will be honored for his efforts as part of the game's festivities.

In partnership with Team LeGrand and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the team is encouraging fans to use the promo code RBWFL when purchasing tickets to this game, with $3 from every purchase going directly to the Wings for Life Foundation.

Wings for Life is a not-for-profit research foundation with a mission of finding a cure for spinal cord injury. The organization funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe aimed at healing the injured spinal cord.

"I'm a big soccer fan and have gone to many games at Red Bull Arena," said LeGrand. For me to be invited to deliver the game ball and celebrate Wings for Life Night in support of spinal cord injury research is humbling and exciting."

Running for Those Who Can't

This soccer game leads into the May 3rd Wings for Life World Run, which is a simultaneous global race dedicated to raising money for spinal cord injury. In 35 races across six continents, including in three North American locations - Sunrise, Fla., Santa Clarita, Calif. and Niagara Falls, ON, Canada - runners will take off in a remarkable global race with no set finish line. People will attempt to stay ahead of pursuing 'catcher cars' driven to chase and overpass them. This innovative worldwide race with a "moving finish line" was first held in May 2014 to benefit spinal cord injury research - with the goal to find a cure - and more than $4.1 million was raised in its inaugural year.

For a complete list of 2015 locations, to register to run and watch the year one highlights, go to www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com .

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