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Inside Track: Burnett's Journey

Inside Track: Burnett's Journey

On April 28, long time racetrack worker and paraplegic Rodney Burnett began a daunting journey with a worthy mission. Burnett, 51, is currently en route to the West Coast in a covered wagon on a 2,500-mile cross country trip that began in Williston, Fla.

 Monday, May 12, 2008
Santos Guest at Sports Dinner

Santos Guest at Sports Dinner

Jockey Jose Santos will return to the limelight Feb. 23 when he joins athletes from various other sports at the 17th Sports Legends Awards dinner at The Omni Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. The event benefits spinal cord research through the Paralysis Project of America.

 Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Turcotte Named 'Sports Legend,' to be Honored Feb. 23

Jockey Ron Turcotte, a winner of more than 3,000 races whose career was cut short in 1978 when he was paralyzed from the waist down in a racing accident at Belmont Park, is among the honorees at the 16th annual Sports Legends Awards to benefit spinal cord research.

 Saturday, February 17, 2007

Alex Solis Among Top Athletes to be Honored

Jockey Alex Solis is among seven athletes to be honored at the 15th annual Sports Legends Awards, presented by the Paralysis Project of America at a ceremony to be held Feb. 25 at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles.

 Wednesday, February 15, 2006