Miss Illinois 2009 Erin O’Connor (pictured above, left, with CancerCare Director of Communications Jeanie M. Barnett) came out to support the “troops” for Teb’s Troops’ third annual 5K fundraiser on July 26 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Teb’s Troops is a non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for melanoma and supporting people affected by the disease. CancerCare is a Teb’s Troops beneficiary; its generous contribution helps us to continue providing education and counseling to people facing melanoma.
Ms. O’Connor spoke movingly to the 200+ runners about losing her own mother to melanoma, and about her dedication to raising awareness and research funds for a cure to this often aggressive form of skin cancer. She will carry her message of prevention and early testing across the state and to Las Vegas in January 2010, where she will compete for the Miss America title. Best of luck to you, Erin!
Find out more about Teb’s Troops at www.tebstroops.org.
