MINNEAPOLIS (May 26, 2010)— For those who have faced cancer, moments spent with friends and family are highly valued, appreciated and worthy of celebration. In acknowledgement of National Cancer Survivors Day® on June 6, Angel Foundation will partner with the Minnesota Lynx to host Cancer Survivor Night at the Target Center at 5:15 pm.
Cancer survivors will be honored at a celebration prior to the 6 pm game and will have the opportunity to stay after the game for a discussion with Rashanda McCants, a Minnesota Lynx player and the daughter of a breast cancer survivor.
The event will also include a silent auction, the chance to learn more about Angel Foundation volunteer opportunities, and a check presentation to Angel Foundation of funds raised.
Media are invited to attend the event. Angel Foundation Founder Margie Sborov is available for interviews upon request. To schedule an interview, contact Brittany Smith at 952.215.7429 or smithbc05@gmail.com, or Deborah Erickson at 612.627.9000 ext. 506.
Angel Foundation provides emergency financial assistance to adult cancer patients in the seven-county metro area of the Twin Cities to meet critical nonmedical needs such as mortgage or rent payments, food, utilities and transportation costs. This support helps reduce the stress of lifestyle changes in order to retain dignity and quality of life. Angel Foundation also offers free education and support through its Facing Cancer Together programs to families who have a parent with cancer.
Featured Angel Foundation sponsors and partners: AT&T, Minnesota Oncology, Eisai, Inc., Suburban Imaging, Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, Just Cause Jewelry, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Star Tribune, and Voices of Hope
Event sponsored by Minnesota Oncology