Linda Castle (26 page)

W
hile this was a work of fiction, the reality is that too many young adults are paralyzed each year. Spinal cord injuries claim many of our best, most of the injuries resulting from sports and athletics.

Research offers a way to combat the crippler, to bring back those who have been afflicted and put them on their feet once again. If you would like to take an active role in the battle or if you would like information about this worthy cause, please write to:

Christopher Reeve Foundation

Post Office Box 277 FDR STATION

NEW YORK, NY 10150-0277

or

Paralyzed Veterans of America

7 Mill Road

Wilton, NH 03086

Linda

eISBN 978-14592-6143-3

TERRITORIAL BRIDE

Copyright © 1998 by Linda L Crockett.

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