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Since its inception, the MMRF has had the honor of working with a distinguished Honorary Board, a diverse group of industry, entertainment and government leaders with a shared commitment to our mission of accelerating the search for a cure for myeloma.
Over the years, our Honorary Board members have generously participated in various fundraising and advocacy events, working hand-in-hand with the MMRF to help raise funds for multiple myeloma research and awareness of the disease.
We applaud our Honorary Board members for their steadfast support of the MMRF and their continued guidance, strength and encouragement in our search for a cure for myeloma.
Over the years, our Honorary Board members have generously participated in various fundraising and advocacy events, working hand-in-hand with the MMRF to help raise funds for multiple myeloma research and awareness of the disease.
We applaud our Honorary Board members for their steadfast support of the MMRF and their continued guidance, strength and encouragement in our search for a cure for myeloma.
Bob Costas
Emmy award-winning sportscaster Bob Costas is an anchor of MSNBC's news program, "InterNight," and is a frequent contributor to "Dateline NBC." Costas has covered Major League Baseball, the NFL, the NBA, college basketball, and has hosted numerous major sporting events, including World Series, Super Bowls, NBA Championships, and the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona.
Ann Curry
Emmy award-winning reporter Ann Curry is the news anchor for NBC's "Today," and is a frequent contributor to "Dateline NBC." Curry is a 4-time winner of the Golden Mike award and has received several Associated Press Certificates of Excellence, as well as the NAACP Award for Excellence in Reporting.
Eric Davis
World Series Champion Eric Davis began his major league career in 1984 with the Cincinnati Reds and now plays for the St Louis Cardinals. He has been honored with the "Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award" for his outstanding civic service and the "Hutch Award" for his fighting spirit and competitive desire. Davis, a colon cancer survivor, recently founded the Eric Davis Foundation, a nonprofit foundation to raise money for colon cancer research and pediatric oncology.
Geraldine Ferraro
Former Congresswoman and vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro currently serves as the US Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Commission, as board member of the National Democratic Institute of International Affairs and as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ferraro was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1998.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison became the first woman to represent the state of Texas in the US Senate following her election in 1993. Senator Hutchison has since emerged as one of the Senate's leading voices on foreign policy and national security issues. Senator Hutchison recently spearheaded the passage of the Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act.
Hamilton Jordan
Three-time cancer survivor Hamilton Jordan served as the White House Chief of Staff under the Carter Administration. Since leaving the White House, Jordan has written 2 best selling books, including The New York Times' best seller No Such Thing as a Bad Day, which details his experiences in fighting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, prostate cancer and melanoma.
Diana Krall
Pianist/vocalist Diana Krall, who has been dubbed one of Jazz's consummate artists, was awarded in 1999 with a Grammy for her album When I Look in Your Eyes and a nomination for Album of the Year. Her music has been featured on "Sex and the City" and in several films.
Eric McCormack
Eric McCormack, actor, producer, director, and writer, starred as Will Truman in NBC's "Will and Grace". McCormack has been honored with an Emmy Award and four Emmy nominations, and a Golden Globe Award and five Golden Globe nominations.
Deborah Norville
Two-time Emmy award-winner Deborah Norville is the "face" of "Inside Edition," television's longest-running, top-rated, syndicated newsmagazine series. Norville, a 20-year broadcast journalism veteran, is also the author of the inspirational book, Back on Track: How to Straighten Out Your Life When It Throws You a Curve and the children's picture book, I Don't Want to Sleep Tonight.
General Norman Schwarzkopf
General Norman Schwarzkopf, former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and celebrated leader of the Gulf War in 1991, retired from the US Army in 1992 as a four-star general. General Schwarzkopf's honors include 3 Silver Stars, 3 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He is a survivor of prostate cancer.
Mel Stottlemyre
Mel Stottlemyre is considered one of baseball's top pitching coaches. The venerated New York Yankee's pitching coach has had three 20-win seasons and was 9-3 for the 1964 American League champion Yankees. Stottlemyre was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2000.
Paula Zahn
Paula Zahn is anchor for CNN's flagship weekday news program, "American Morning with Paula Zahn." Zahn, a 23-year news veteran, also hosts "People in the News," CNN's feature-format program with "People" magazine.
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