INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA and AT&T are teaming with the American Cancer Society today (Monday, June 1) to support the “Strike Out Cancer” initiative at the 2009 NCAA Women’s College World Series.
“We are happy to be working with the NCAA and AT&T to promote the ‘Strike Out Cancer’ initiative,” said Sara Hawkins, American Cancer Society of Oklahoma regional director of communications. “This initiative will increase awareness about the early detection and prevention of cancer and allow us to celebrate the lives of those who have survived.”
As part of the initiative, 25 cancer survivors will be recognized tonight at the opening game of the women’s college softball championship at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla. Tickets for the recognized attendees will be provided courtesy of the NCAA and AT&T. The ceremonial first pitch also will be thrown by a local cancer survivor. The game will be televised live on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. eastern.
“At AT&T, we’re glad to share the winning spirit of this year’s NCAA champion teams with the American Cancer Society – and with some folks whose perseverance in the fight against cancer is an inspiration to us all,” said Tim McGhee, executive director of corporate sponsorships, AT&T. “We’re looking forward to cheering on that first pitch – and to a great series of games.”
About the NCAA
The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit www.ncaa.org and www.ncaa.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes.
About The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. For more information about cancer or American Cancer Society services and programs, call toll-free anytime, 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verseSM and AT&T │DIRECTVSM brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T’s Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE®magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.
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