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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 .
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