Newsroom : 2008

December 14, 2008

The board of directors of the Tug McGraw Foundation and I were saddened to learn about the falsified story of Jake Severino's alleged battle with a deadly brain tumor. Like many of those involved, the Tug McGraw Foundation has questions regarding his deception. What is most unfortunate is that his story has taken time and attention away from those patients and their families who are legitimately affected by brain tumors. For those children and adults engaged in fighting this tough disease, know that the Tug McGraw Foundation stands behind you and will continue to support efforts to improve the quality of life of brain tumor patients and their families.

Jennifer Brusstar, President and CEO & TMF Board of Directors

December 12, 2008 - Travel to Music City and join Team McGraw for the Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon on April 25, 2009.

Exclusive team events and special musical guest to be announced will add to an outstanding weekend.

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December 12, 2008 - Coming May 2009! Play, Compete, Be a Leader, and Make a Difference for the Tug McGraw Foundation

StyleSonic’s Inaugural Stepping up to the Plate Series is a tournament dedicated to carry on Tug McGraw’s legacy of enthusiasm and motivation, and his “Ya Gotta Believe” spirit for the game of baseball. Together with Nashville's Music City Fields and the Tug McGraw Foundation, the series will be a competitive tournament with emphasis on good sportsmanship, leadership and mentoring young athletes in making a difference in their communities.

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November 20, 2008 - TMF President and CEO featured in the book Cancer Adventures: Turning loss into triumph

President and CEO Jennifer Brusstar will be featured in the book Cancer Adventures: Turning loss into triumph as one of the cancer community’s heroes. Jennifer shares her experience as a caregiver and advocate for Tug McGraw and the promise she made to build him a legacy greater than baseball.

Click here for more information on the book and to read excerpts from Jennifer’s story.

November 11, 2008 - Manhattan College Dedicates Weekend to Brain Cancer Awareness

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – As the Manhattan College volleyball team enters its final home weekend of the 2008 season, the mantra “Ya Gotta Believe” is a popular one in the Lady Jaspers’ locker roorm. But “Ya Gotta Believe” also has another meaning for the squad. It is the slogan of the Tug McGraw Foundation, which the Lady Jaspers will support during this weekend’s matches against Niagara and Canisius.

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November 8, 2008 - Tim McGraw to host Saturday Night Live November 22, 2008

Superstar Tim McGraw will serve as HOST on his first appearance on “Saturday Night Live” on November 22, 2008. McGraw becomes the first country music artist of the Millennium to host the show; others include Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks.

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October 4, 2008 - “Ya Gotta Believe” The Ray Lang Memorial raises over $20,000 for the Tug McGraw Foundation

Over the past four years, Pete Lang and his committee have raised more than $20,000 for the Tug McGraw Foundation through the Ray Lang Memorial Golf Tournament. Pete Lang, founder and director of the event said, “My father Ray died of the same disease as Tug, and with the help of the Tug McGraw Foundation, I have finally found a way to combat the disease that took my father at a far too young age.”

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