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Randy Owen of Alabama Joins Foundation as Honorary Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Jan Moses
(706) 259-2586 x322 / jmoses@mbnlaw.com

CHATTANOOGA, TN. - Randy Owen, front man and lead vocalist of the best selling country group of all time, Alabama , joins the Children of Breast Cancer Foundation as an honorary director.

Spanning a career of over 25 years, Alabama has sold over 65 million records, with 21 gold, platinum and multi platinum albums, and 42 number one singles. Alabama has received over 150 industry awards including 8 Country Music "Entertainer of the Year" honors.

In 1989, Randy Owen personally established the "Country Cares for St. Jude Kids" radiothon program. Over the past 17 years participating country radio stations have helped to raise over 230 million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis , Tennessee . The hundreds of "Country Cares" stations who participate annually nationwide have made this the most successful radio fundraiser in history. In the ongoing battle against childhood cancers and other catastrophic diseases, Randy Owen has been honored for his efforts by St. Jude Children's Hospital as a past recipient of the distinguished Michael F. Tamer award for his continued contributions and support.

In addition to the countless industry awards, number one records and millions of recordings sold as a member of Alabama , Randy Owen finds an even greater and deeper satisfaction in his role as an ambassador of good will. Randy Owen's talents now reach far beyond his humble roots and up bringing on Lookout Mountain near Adamsburg , Alabama , to people and places all around the world, who have been touched by his words, his music, and his generosity. Randy has received God's rich blessings; which enable him to give of his time and talents for the benefit of others.

Donations to the Children of Breast Cancer Scholarship Fund can be mailed to:
CBC Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 4032 Chattanooga, TN 37405

Our 1st
Recipient

Ginny Straub

	Applicant's Words:
	"I have tried to adjust to being the mom of my household. Every morning I get my 6-year-old sister and 10- year- old brother ready for school to catch the bus. I have adjusted to putting others' needs before my own. This is one of the many valuable characteristics which my mother taught me."

	Application Deadline for 2008 Scholarships is February 15th, 2008! Click Here for Details!