FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UTAH JAZZ COACH JERRY SLOAN ACCEPTS AWARD FROM PANCAN ON BEHALF
OF WIFE BOBBYE
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. U.S.A. (Nov.
30, 2004) - In
a videotaped acceptance speech aired during the Pancreatic Cancer
Action Network’s (PanCAN) “An Evening With the Stars” on
Nov. 13th, NBA Basketball Coach Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz accepted
the Emily Couric Public Service Award on behalf of his wife, Bobbye.
The Emily Couric Public Service Award honors an individual or organization
that in its public role exemplifies the dedication to others as
seen in the life and work of Emily Couric. The Sloan’s children,
Kathy, Brian and Holly, attended the celebrity gala to help raise
awareness of the 4 th leading cause of cancer death. PanCAN is
the first, national patient-based advocacy organization for the
pancreatic cancer community, including patients, families, medical
researchers and physicians.
Though Bobby Sloan passed away earlier this year as a result
of pancreatic cancer, she was a tireless advocate for cancer awareness.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, she made it a
goal to educate women about the vital importance of early detection
and appeared on Oprah, ESPN and NBC. Since Bobbye’s death,
her children have followed in her footsteps. They are activists
for cancer victims and their families and helped organize fundraising
at the Jazz season opener at the beginning of November in support
of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Thanks to their efforts and
the generosity of the fans, PanCAN received $5,000.
“Bobbye Sloan and the entire Sloan family have selflessly
reached out to the public to share information and knowledge that
leads to increased health awareness,” said Julie Fleshman,
president and CEO of PanCAN. “In her commitment and leadership,
Bobbye was unwavering in getting her message out. She truly exemplifies
the spirit of Emily Couric.”
Emily Couric, former Virginia State Senator for the 25 th district,
died on October 18, 2001 of pancreatic cancer. As a lasting tribute
to Emily Couric’s commitment, selfless dedication and great
vision for a better, safer, and healthier world, the Pancreatic
Cancer Action Network named the Emily Couric Public Service Award
in her honor.
About PanCAN
PanCAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999
by surviving family members of individuals who died of pancreatic
cancer. The organization works to focus national attention on the
need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer, and provides public
and professional education embracing the urgent need for more research,
effective treatments, prevention programs and early detection methods.
Visit www.pancan.org to obtain
more information, e-mail info@pancan.org,
or call 1-877-272-6226 .
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Media Contacts:
Jennifer Beaver/Aaron Kiel
PanCAN Public Relations Consultants
Phone: 562-983-8117 / 562-983-8113
Email: jbeaver@akprgroup.com
Email: akiel@akprgroup.com
Company Contacts:
Julie Fleshman
PanCAN President & CEO
Phone: 310-725-0025
Email: jfleshman@pancan.org
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