May 29, 2008

Former Senator Bob Dole to replace Tony Snow as keynote speaker at True.Celebration

GOSHEN, Ind. –  Though plans continue to move ahead for what is sure to be a successful event, Goshen Health System regrets to announce that due to an illness, former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow cannot attend the Goshen Center for Cancer Care’s fourth annual True.Celebration on June 8.

We regret to inform our survivors and the public that Tony Snow will no longer be the keynote speaker at True.Celebration,” said Dr. Doug Schwartzentruber, medical director of the Goshen Center for Cancer Care. “Though we do not know any of the medical details, our prayers are with Tony.”

“We are, however, pleased to announce that former U.S. Senator Bob Dole has generously agreed to step in and take Tony Snow’s place as our keynote speaker for the event. We are very grateful to Sen. Dole. His willingness to join us in Goshen on such short notice is truly appreciated."

Dole, a prominent political figure, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1991. Since beating the disease, Sen. Dole has taken a strong leadership role as an advocate for early detection and treatment.

“Sen. Dole is an ideal speaker for our True.Celebration event,” said Joseph Gagliardi, Senior Vice President of the Goshen Center for Cancer Care. “A former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate, Dole is one of the most recognized political figures of our time. We look forward to Sen. Dole sharing his personal story of cancer survivorship with our own survivors.”

Sponsored by the Goshen Center for Cancer Care, True.Celebration is an annual event recognizing those who are courageously facing their fight against cancer. It is about honoring survivors, and thanking them for being examples of hope and courage.

This year’s celebration begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the Sauder Hall Performing Arts Center on the Goshen College campus. The performing arts center is located on College Avenue and 12th Street, Goshen, Ind. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required.