CANCER MONUMENT SPONSORS SECOND ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR TOSS
Event benefits cancer patients at Children’s Medical Center Dallas
FRISCO, TX – November 18, 2004 - The Cancer Monument and the National Champion Texas Tornado Hockey
Team are teaming up again for the 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Toss to benefit Children's Medical Center of
Dallas. The Teddy Bear Toss is Friday, November 26th at the Dr. Pepper Star Center in
Frisco, Texas at 7:30 p.m. when the Tornado take on the Santa Fe Roadrunners.
The teddy bears will be distributed by Tornado players to children fighting cancer at Children’s
Medical Center in Dallas on December 7. The Cancer Monument’s founder, Michelle Miller, and
fundraising director, Sabra King, will also be on hand for the event.
"We are proud to make this event possible again. As a cancer survivor, I know from experience
the difficult time these children and their families face,” says Miller.
Jenny Orndorff, Texas Tornado Director of Community Relations, explains the team’s involvement.
“As stated in our mission, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community,” says
Orndorff. “We feel that this program is an opportunity for the Tornado to spread holiday
spirit to the children who have unfortunately been given the difficult task of fighting cancer.
Our visit last year was a rewarding experience; the memories we have will last a lifetime.
Last year’s event brought in over 500 bears for the young cancer patients.
Cristy Ecton, Outreach Manager of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Medical Center
Dallas, says that the center diagnosed over 200 kids with cancer last year. “We treat more
than 50 each day in the clinic. The Texas Tornado visit is a highlight for the families when they are
facing chemotherapy over the holidays.”
Miller echoes the sentiment.
“A teddy bear and a smile can make all the difference in the world when a sense of normalcy, kindness,
and hope are needed."
Mike Hathaway
National Communications Director
Mike.Hathaway@TheCancerMonument.org
214-642-2541
Further information about The Cancer Monument Inc. can be found at
www.TheCancerMonument.org
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