Newsroom : 2008

September 8, 2008 – TMF President to Speak on October 15 at 2008 Planned Giving Day Conference in Philadelphia

President and CEO of the Tug McGraw Foundation, Jennifer Brusstar, will be the keynote speaker for “Keeping the Dream Alive” at the 2008 Planned Giving Day Conference which offers advanced, intermediate, and fundamental tracks for seasoned gift-planning professionals, attorneys and financial planners, as well as for those just starting in planned giving.

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September 7, 2008 – Bill and Sue Quigg: Partners in Hope

This month, The Wellness Community shares with us the story of this harmoniously bound couple, Bill and Sue Quigg.  Each has found strength and support through participation in cancer support groups, as each has served as caregiver for the other: Bill was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997; Sue confronted breast cancer in 2000.  Both have found what they need to aid their journey…as they move ahead together, hand-in-hand.

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August 29, 2008-Powerful Tribute Video Wins Standup To Cancer Online Film Challenge

Need a reason to know why better research is needed for brain tumors? View Justin Rubin's "No Next" video.  The foundation is honored to recognize Justin's gripping tribute to his family and congratulates him on being named as one of the top three honors in Stand Up To Cancer's online film challenge.

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August 29, 2008- Michael Phelps, Make Room for Jenny McDevitt

An unexpected 550 runners and walkers showed up to support local brain tumor survivor and hero, Jenny McDevitt.

“If there was an Olympic event for people who've beat the odds, Michael Phelps would be sharing the winner's platform and cover of Sports Illustrated with Jenny McDevitt,” said TMF President, Jennifer Brusstar.“ She is truly inspirational and is a hero to us all.”

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August 22, 2008-The Plumstead Inn Beefs Up Dollars for
Quality of Life Research

The Plumstead Inn on West State Street, Media, PA, held its annual beef 'n' beer fundraiser on Sunday, August 17th for the Tug McGraw Foundation and the Shoup Family.  The event, which raised $5000, drew local attendees including, Tug's son, Mark McGraw.  Locals were entertained by Philadelphia native singer/songwriter Skip Denenberg.  Dom Marra, manager of the Plumstead, said "our third annual event was a blast. Everyone had fun and opened their hearts and their wallets!

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August 21, 2008 - Famed Running Author and Coach Jenny Hadfield On a Personal Mission for the Tug McGraw Foundation

Jenny Hadfield, co-author of "Marathoning for Mortals" an accomplished adventure racer, coach, and fitness expert who has trained thousands of athletes is setting out to do the extreme this October with her with her brother Scott; TMF board member Jeff McMahon of Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors; and her husband John Bingham, aka "the Penguin," best-selling author of "No Need for Speed," and "The Courage to Start," as well as a Runner's World columnist and bon vivant. Together they will tackle 25 intensely rugged miles over 11,000 feet of elevation change in the Grand Canyon to raise awareness and funds for the Tug McGraw Foundation.

Jenny has inspired and encouraged so many others to run, including me and the many members of Team McGraw. Her journey this fall is much more personal than just running for a cause; she is running in memory of her father Roy who passed away two years ago from a brain tumor. So let’s rally behind Jenny and support the coach who has given endlessly to others. Run Jenny Run- Jennifer Brusstar
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July 10, 2008 – NCI Spotlights Tug McGraw Research Center on Exercise and Cancer

Five large observational studies have now linked reports of regular post-treatment physical activity with superior outcomes compared with patients who remained sedentary after treatment. And now the first prospective, randomized clinical trial is nearly set to test whether physical activity can indeed influence cancer's course after treatment.
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