“Passion of Christ” star and chiropractic family to be honored by World Chiropractic Alliance at Summit

One of the most financially successful movies of the new millennium is “The Passion of Christ,” which grossed $353 million-plus (making it -- as of mid April 2004 -- the 8th highest grossing films of all times) and drew millions of viewers around the world. Publicity surrounding the movie was nearly as staggering, with articles appearing in nearly every newspaper and magazine.

What many of the articles mention is the fact that the star of the film, Jim Caviezel, is from a chiropractic family! His father is Mount Vernon, Wash. chiropractor James Caviezel – a member of the World Chiropractic Alliance – and his sister is attending Palmer Chiropractic College. The young actor, who played the coveted role of Jesus Christ in the film, once considered becoming a chiropractor as well and only the pull of show business could tempt him away from the profession.

The entire Caviezel family will be presented with a special WCA “Spotlight” award, in recognition of their efforts to put chiropractic in a good light. The award will be presented at the 2004 WCA International Summit, which takes place April 29 - May 1, in Washington, D.C.

This will be the first time the “Spotlight” award has been given, explained Terry A. Rondberg, D.C., WCA President. It will be reserved for those people – both chiropractors and non-chiropractors – who bring positive publicity to the profession. “Every time chiropractic is mentioned in a positive context, it helps raise awareness of our great profession,” he commented. “Jim Caviezel’s pride in his chiropractic connections has put the entire profession in a positive light and we are proud to recognize him and his entire family.”

To learn more about the Summit, or to register, visit the WCA website at www.worldchiropracticalliance.org/summit04