Tuesday March 20, 2001

Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation

Reeve tells "Extra," about the irony of the situation. "The odd thing is I used to ski here as a celebrity. A little strange for me to be on the other side."

One of the most memorable events of the benefit featured a celebrity auction that included dinner and a ball game with New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza and a day on the set of "The Sopranos."

Wife Dana Reeve served as the event's hostess and footwear designer Kenneth Cole "stepped in" as "Extra's" exclusive fashion critic for the evening. According to Dana, "We were neck and neck (in their ski race) until the end, and then I let him win."

However, if the Hollywood hotshots and the nation's top politicos found skiing a little bumpy, there were plenty of moguls at their elegant banquet. Kenneth Cole provided "Extra" with his thoughts on Bobby Kennedy Jr's attire.

Cole says, "Nobody dresses like Bobby. He can get all dressed up, wear a shirt and tie and leave half the tie at home."

Also, at attending the event was former lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltry. "Roger dresses like who knows," Cole said.

And the beautiful and talented Gloria Estefan. She says, "Gloria always looks simple but elegant."

For one evening everybody forgot their personal problems, but nobody forgot why they were here.

Perhaps Gloria Estefan put it best "To be a part and support Christopher and his endeavors is definitely important to me. It's great to see that so many good friends have showed up."