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Follow on Google News | Meb Keflezighi Named As 2016 Recipient of the AKTIV Against Cancer AwardOlympian, marathon champion, philanthropist to be honored during the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon Week
By: Joe Favorito Supported by corporate sponsors such as Adidas, Tiffany and Co. and Polar, the Tiffany crafted award was created to honor the legacy of nine-time New York City Marathon Champion and Norwegian running superstar Grete Waitz. AKTIV Against Cancer was founded by Waitz and current Executive Director Helle Aanesen in Norway in 2007. After donating more than $14M and helping to create thirteen physical activity centers in cancer treatment facilities throughout Norway, AKTIV Against Cancer established its official presence in the United States in 2014 and is now supporting groundbreaking work in exercise oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. AKTIV Against Cancer has committed to funding $1.3 million towards the research of Dr. Lee Jones at MSK. "It is truly an honor to accept this award and support AKTIV Against Cancer," Keflezighi said. "The path that Grete carved as an athlete and leader for so many causes was so amazing and I am proud to assist in helping her legacy in any way I can." "Meb is a hero to millions around the world not just because of his success as a marathoner, but because of his drive to make the world a better place for all," Helle Aanesen said. "We are honored to be able to have him accept the award this year, and look forward to working with him well into the future." Widely acclaimed as one of the greatest runners of our time, Meb Keflezighi brings a higher meaning to "going the distance." From his arrival in America as an immigrant from Eritrea to his victorious finish at the emotionally charged 2014 Boston Marathon—now as a proud and patriotic American—Meb has secured not only his place in history, but also in the hearts and minds of millions. Meb is the only athlete in history to win the New York Marathon, the Boston Marathon and an Olympic Medal—impressive feats for someone who had never run a mile until middle school. In 2015, Meb was named by Runner's World Magazine as "the most influential person in Running". A graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), his record also includes four NCAA championships, 23 National Championships and a place on four United States Olympic teams. Meb's real victory lies in balancing a healthy, active life that emphasizes education, community and a strong moral fabric. Today, Meb resides in San Diego with his wife Yordanos and their three daughters, where they are surrounded by his large and supportive family. In between training, competing and making personal appearances, he oversees the MEB (Maintaining Excellent Balance) Foundation, which is committed to promoting youth health, education and fitness. ABOUT AKTIV Against Cancer AKTIV Against Cancer works to ensure that physical activity will become part of cancer treatment. We support cutting edge research on the benefits of exercise for the prevention and treatment of cancer, as well as the creation of fitness programs and facilities in cancer treatment centers. AKTIV Against Cancer was founded by 9-time NYC Marathon Champion and Norwegian running superstar Grete Waitz and current Executive Director Helle Aanesen in Norway in 2007. After among other having opened thirteen (13) physical activity centers in cancer hospitals throughout Norway, AKTIV Against Cancer established its official presence in the United States in 2014. AKTIV Against Cancer has committed to funding $ 1.3 million towards cutting edge exercise oncology research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Contact for Weinstein Carnegie: Joe Favorito/917- End
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