FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Joins The Cowtown Marathon as Title Sponsor
(Fort Worth, TX) - The Board of Directors of The Cowtown, one of the
largest multi-event road races in the country, announced today that the
University of North Texas Health Science Center has joined The Cowtown as
the Title Sponsor of the event and will continue to serve as a Presenter.
The UNT Health Science Center has been a presenting sponsor since The
Cowtown began in 1979 when Dr. Robert Kaman, associate dean and director
for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UNTHSC, helped found the
event.. He continues to represent the Health Science Center on The Cowtown
Board of Directors. In addition, "The Cowtown is pleased to welcome Jean
Tips, vice president for Marketing and Communications of UNTHSC, as the
second board member to represent the University.
"We have worked with Dr. Kaman and the Health Science Center for many years
and appreciate their contributions to one of Fort Worth's most prestigious
annual events," said Lance Mandell of The Center for Cancer and Blood
Disorders and current chairman of The Cowtown Board.. "As title sponsor,
the UNT Health Science Center demonstrates a special commitment to the race
and the community of Fort Worth. We look forward to their continued
service and their involvement."
This new affiliation joins Chase, Miller Brewing Co., Fort Worth,
Star-Telegram, The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, HCA, North Texas
and NBC 5 in sponsoring the 31-year-old Cowtown events.
The Cowtown
The Cowtown a not-for-profit organization presenting a community event to
promote good health and fitness to the residents of the greater Fort Worth
area. Held on the last Saturday of February each year, it is one of the
largest multi-race events in the United States; as well as, boasting some
of the largest numbers of child participants. This past year there were
almost 14,000 entrants. The website is www.cowtownmarathon.org
University of North Texas Health Science Center
The University of North Texas Health Science Center comprises the Texas
College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical
Sciences, the School of Public Health, and the School of Health
Professions. Key research areas include aging and Alzheimer's disease,
cancer and physical medicine. This year, the Texas College of Osteopathic
Medicine was named a top 50 medical school in primary care by U.S. News &
World Report for the seventh consecutive year. "Fort Worth's medical school
and more" contributes $500 million to the Tarrant County and Texas
economies annually. For more information, go to http://www.hsc.unt.edu
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