For Immediate Release
Philadelphia, PA - 29th December 2009
Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham Running For Stanley’s Dream On New Years Day.
This New Years Day instead of taking a well deserved break from training, former IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham will instead be lacing up his running shoes to take part in the AngerWear sponsored Stanley’s Dream 5K run in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Steve, who is passionate in his belief of helping others less fortunate than himself, jumped at the opportunity to help raise funds for Stanley’s Dream, a fund for the Chester County Foundation, which provides college scholarships to graduating seniors and supports childhood brain cancer research grants to hospitals.
Speaking at his home just after Christmas Steve said. “Man, what can I say, Stanley (Edwards) battled to keep his dream alive in heroic fashion. Now his parents, Stanley Snr. and Donna, dedicate themselves to helping others achieve their dreams in the name of Stanley. These people are heroes and I am proud to support them and take part in the Stanley’s Dream 5K run.
I know first hand what it's like to have a child fighting a medical battle, my daughter Kennedy has a serious heart condition and has had her share of battles in her life, I have so much respect for the Edwards as they fight to keep Stanley's dream alive.
I’m hoping that a lot of people will get to West Chester on Friday to cheer us all on and help us to raise a significant amount of money for the Stanley’s Dream fund.
The race starts at noon at the corner of Church and Market in West Chester, please come along and support the runners.”
Steve will not be the only world class boxer at the Stanley’s DREAM run as fellow James Shuler Memorial Gym mate Heavyweight contender ‘Fast’ Eddie Chambers will also be on hand to sign autographs.
About Stanley’s DREAM:
Stanley Edwards had a dream: his dream was to attend college. Unlike many 12-year olds, achieving his dream was complicated by the battle he was fighting against brain cancer.
A gifted student and promising athlete, Stanley was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 12. Due to the location of the tumor, surgery to remove it resulted in the onset of learning disabilities as well as paralysis of his right arm and leg, making school more difficult and forever preventing him from participating in the many sports he loved.
Despite these unthinkable obstacles, Stanley persevered toward his dream.
Unexpectedly, in 2001 the Edwards family learned that Stanley's tumor had returned. Stanley passed away in January of 2002 at the age of 14. In a tribute to this courageous young man, his family created Stanley's DREAM to continue his legacy.
Stanley's DREAM provides college scholarships to graduating seniors and supports childhood brain cancer research by awarding research grants to hospitals.
www.stanleysdream.org
T-Shirt manufacturer AngerWear, who also sponsor Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, has partnered with Stanley's Dream, and will be sponsoring the race on New Year's Day in West Chester, PA, beginning at 12:00PM. Please consider bringing your family to West Chester that day to participate in the 5K run/walk or enjoy some of the food, drinks and other supporters, or sponsor other participants. You can register or donate at http://www.stanleysdream.org/events.html.
Stanley’s Dream 5K run, sponsored by AngerWear, is on Friday 1st January and starts at noon at the junction between Church Street and Market Street in West Chester, PA .
PHOTO CREDIT
Please feel free to use all photos supplied - photo credit is not required but should you do so please credit Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro.
INFORMATION PACK/PROMOTIONAL DVD
Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham has a full biography and information pack in PDF format and a promotional DVD or on-line download version available - e.mail rio@justlisten2this.com or call (UK) 07960 850645
FURTHER INFORMATION/INTERVIEW REQUESTS
For further information or interviews with Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham please contact:
Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro
Team ‘USS’ Cunningham
London, UK & Philadelphia, USA
Tel: (UK) 07960 850645
(USA) 1 215 459 5060
E.Mail: rio@justlisten2this.com
http://twitter.com/LucaDiCaro
www.justlisten2this.com
FURTHER INFORMATION ON STANLEY’S DREAM
Please contact:
Jodi J. Jones
Market It
610.524.1622 (o)
jodi@jodimarketit.com
www.jodimarketit.com
www.stanleysdream.org
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANGERWEAR
Please contact
J Rapchinski
Anger Wear
116 Waverly Circle
Phoenixville, PA 19460
jrapchinski@angerwear.com
www.angerwear.com
