Entertainment Industry Foundation Mourns Death of Famed TV and Radio Announcer Rod Roddy; Memorial Fund Established in Roddy's H
27 Octubre 2003 - 7:28PM
PR Newswire (US)
Entertainment Industry Foundation Mourns Death of Famed TV and
Radio Announcer Rod Roddy; Memorial Fund Established in Roddy's
Honor Statement From Katie Couric Expresses Gratitude for Roddy's
Efforts to Raise Colon Cancer Awareness LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27
/PRNewswire/ -- The Entertainment Industry Foundation's National
Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (EIF's NCCRA) joins the world
in mourning the passing of famed "Price Is Right" announcer Rod
Roddy. Roddy has been an EIF's NCCRA Ambassador for the last two
years, participating in TV, radio and print Public Service
Announcements urging people to "Come On Down and Get a
Colonoscopy." EIF's NCCRA Co-founder Katie Couric issued the follow
statement on Rod Roddy's death: "When you hear the phrase 'Come on
Down,' there is only one name that comes to mind -- Rod Roddy.
Americans came to know and love Rod's distinctive voice, but it is
his heart and his spirit we will most remember. Rod selflessly
devoted his last years to educating the public about colon cancer,
even as he struggled with the disease that ultimately claimed his
life. "Openly discussing his own diagnosis in Public Service
Announcements, Rod focused attention on one important fact: through
screening and early detection, colon cancer can be cured. We are
grateful for Rod's commitment of time and energy and for his
candor, which undoubtedly saved lives. He will be sorely missed."
At Roddy's request, a memorial fund has been set up with the
Entertainment Industry Foundation's NCCRA program. People can
donate in Roddy's memory, either online at
http://www.eif.nccra.org/ or by mailing a donation to: Rod Roddy
Memorial Fund NCCRA c/o Entertainment Industry Foundation 11132
Ventura Blvd., Suite 401 Studio City, CA 91604 DATASOURCE:
Entertainment Industry Foundation CONTACT: Steve Telliano,
+1-916-658-0144, or Judi Ketcik, +1-818-760-7722, both of EIF's
NCCRA; or Lauren Kapp of NBC, +1-212-664-2919 Web site:
http://www.today.msnbc.com/ Web site: http://www.eif.nccra.org/
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