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For forty years, the Great Sports Legends Dinner h For forty years, the Great Sports Legends Dinner has united icons from every corner of the sports world to support a singular mission: finding a cure for paralysis.

In just 10 days, that legacy continues. On Monday, September 29th at the New York Hilton Midtown, we gather once again to honor legends, celebrate breakthroughs, and inspire hope for the future.

Join us for an unforgettable evening benefiting The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis.

Link in bio for more information.
A dynamic force on the ice, Jeremy Roenick is a 9x A dynamic force on the ice, Jeremy Roenick is a 9x NHL All-Star whose energy and talent made him one of the most electrifying players in the game. Off the ice, he’s just as impactful—championing youth sports and raising awareness for mental health.

We’re honored to welcome him to the #SportsLegendsDinner as we unite for a shared goal: advancing research and recovery.

Tickets and tables still available.
A trailblazer in women’s golf, @michellewiewest A trailblazer in women’s golf, @michellewiewest made history as one of the youngest players to compete on the LPGA Tour, earning her multiple wins and inspiring a new generation of golfers with her talent and tenacity. Beyond the green, Michelle is passionate about youth empowerment and health initiatives that makea lasting impact.

We’re honored to have her join us at the #SportsLegendsDinner supporting neuroscience research and hope.

🎟️ Link in bio.
Honoring a true pioneer in neuroscience and spinal Honoring a true pioneer in neuroscience and spinal cord injury research. 🧠✨

Dr. Barth Green, co-founder and chairman of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, has spent decades advancing science. His groundbreaking work has helped change the practice of medicine — all with the goal of restoring function and repairing the nervous system.

This year, he will receive The Buoniconti Fund Award at the #SportsLegendsDinner for his extraordinary contributions to research and his unwavering mission to help others.

Learn more at the link in bio.
Hall of Fame running back. NFL MVP. 5x Pro Bowler. Hall of Fame running back. NFL MVP. 5x Pro Bowler. @thurmanthomas3434 defined greatness on the field, leading the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances.

Off the field, he continues to inspire as a dedicated advocate for mental health and veteran support.

We’re honored to welcome this legend to the #SportsLegendsDinner as we team up to drive groundbreaking paralysis research. 💙

🎟️ Reminder tickets and tables are still available. Visit the link in bio.
September is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Mo September is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month—a time to spotlight both the challenges and the breakthroughs shaping the future.

At The Miami Project, our researchers and clinicians are pushing boundaries with neuromodulation—an innovative technique that uses small electrical currents to stimulate nerves. Combined with rehabilitation, it has the potential to help people regain movement in their arms, hands, and legs.

This is one of the many areas of research that our team is exploring. Part of our multidisciplinary approach. Each step brings us closer to improving lives. 

🔗 Learn more about this groundbreaking research at the link in bio.

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