NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An unparalleled lineup of Sports Hall of Famers, World Champions, Olympic Gold Medalists, and icons will be honored to raise awareness and millions of dollars for research and treatment of paralysis and other neurological conditions, at The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis' 41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner, Monday, October 5th at the New York Hilton Midtown.
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