April 24 match vs. Orlando City SC features former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand as part of pre-game ceremony

HARRISON, N.J. (April 14, 2016) - In support of spinal cord injury research, the New York Red Bulls are honored to host Wings for Life Night on Sunday, April 24 vs. Orlando City SC at 7:30 pm ET. 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 in the pre-game festivities.



In partnership with Team LeGrand and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the team is encouraging fans to visit this link and use the promo code WFL16 when purchasing tickets to this game. $3 from every sale goes 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. "I'm excited and honored to be a guest at Wings for Life Night in support of spinal cord injury research."



Running for Those Who Can't

This soccer game leads into the Wings for Life World Run, a simultaneous global race dedicated to raising money for spinal cord injury. Unlike traditional races, there is no set finish line. A 'catcher car' pursues runners from behind, which means the finish line catches you! Among 34 races worldwide, there are three North American locations set for May 8, 2016 - in Sunrise, Fla., Santa Clarita, Calif. and Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. In addition, a new Selfie Run feature now allows anyone/anywhere to run with the world via the Wings for Life World Run - Selfie Run app, available in the App Store. 100% of registration fees go towards finding a cure and more than $8.8 million has been raised over its first two years. To register to run or donate, visit: www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com.



About the Wings for Life Foundation

Worldwide, millions of people are dependent on a wheelchair after having sustained a spinal cord injury, most often as the result of a traffic accident or a fall. Wings for Life is a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation with a single mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Since 2004, Wings for Life has funded life-changing research projects and clinical trials around the globe. While the cure is still to be found, steady progress has been made. 100% of the Wings for Life World Run entry fees and funds of this global running event will help work towards Wings for Life's ultimate goal. Every step taken at the Wings for Life World Run and in the Wings for Life World Run Selfie Run is a step in the right direction - www.wingsforlife.com.



About the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to advancing quality of life and discovering cures for spinal cord injury in the here and now. For more information, please visit the website at www.ChristopherReeve.org.

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