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May 1, 2014
Mile of Hope – The Dan Cummings Story, Hits the Big Screen
And The Winner Is....... BY BELLA CAGGIANO Each year, it may be difficult to imagine a more successful and entertaining Dancing with the Norwood Stars event, but the 2014 Circle of Hope (COH) fundraiser not only beat the past five years in raising money, it was the largest amount collected for any single COH event. The dancers themselves raised $108,000 through voting and with an additional $15,000 coming from ticket sales and donations, the amazing total came to $123,000.
BY AMY BEAUMONT
Residents throughout Norwood were excited to see the six local dancers either in person or through three satellite Pictured left to right: Valerie Bishop, Brian McDonough, Frederick Wobrock (Judges' Choice winner), sights. Over 500 people Christopher Eysie, Mindy Keyes and Susan Bunker (2014 DWTNS Champion). filled the Tiffany Ballroom on April 11 and it This year's contestants were 2014 win- Christopher Eysie. Each of the contestwas packed houses at the Colonial ner, Susan Bunker from Norwood ants worked hard for weeks to prepare House Restaurant, Lewis' Bar & Grill Bank, Norwood High School Athletic with their partners with dance lessons and the Olde Colonial Cafe. Residents Director Brian McDonough, Mindy provided by the Norwood Circle of who couldn't make it to any of these Keyes of Four Points Sheraton, Valerie Hope at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, venues were able to watch the event live Bishop and interior design owner in Dedham. on local tv stations through NPA-TV.
When it comes to certain individuals, tell them they can’t do something, and you simply light a fire under them. Dan Cummings, the founder of Journey Forward, is a perfect example of that. After suffering a spinal cord injury from a diving accident in 2000, Dan was told he would never walk again. Diagnosed as a C6 quadriplegic, he began rehab in the Boston area – believing he was already in the best place in the world in which to do so. But Dan quickly realized he was being taught to live in his wheelchair, instead of working towards getting out of it. Since that time, there have been countless personal victories and triumphs for Dan. Now there is a pivotal milestone in this amazing story – the release of the documentary style film Mile of Hope – The Dan Cummings Story. Produced by David Fresina, the film takes viewers from Dan’s injury to his opening of Journey Forward – a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of those who
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