Legendary athletes come together to support Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at the 41st Annual Great Sports Legend Dinner

An unforgettable lineup of athletic legends, world champions, and Olympic Gold Medalists came together for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis’ 41st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner on Monday, Oct. 5.  Held at the New York Hilton in Midtown and presented by the Tudor Group and the Mack Family, the dinner was a testament to the impact that athletes can have on a cause larger than themselves.  The Buoniconti Fund was founded in 1985 following the career-ending spinal injury of Marc Buoniconti, son of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Nick Buoniconti. Today, it continues to develop research and investigations on various neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and ALS, as well as traumatic injuries such as the one that left Marc Buoniconti paralyzed.  At the very first sports legend dinner, renowned boxer Muhammad Ali was honored after his own Parkinson’s diagnosis. 40 years later, his daughter, Laila Ali, appeared on the Hilton red carpet to honor his memory and support the work of th