Isk8NYC
03-18-2009, 03:32 PM
It's not April 1st, so I think this is legit, although details are few:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Scott-Hamilton-Announces-prnews-14678429.html
Press Release Source: Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton Announces Return to Ice Skating
Wednesday March 18, 2009, 12:39 pm EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Hamilton - the most recognized male figure skating star in the world - today announced his return to the rink, after having not performed on ice skates since being diagnosed with a benign pituitary brain tumor in 2004. At age 50, the survivor of testicular cancer and the brain tumor, is proving that a positive attitude towards life and the desire to overcome adversities are at the core of this life-long champion.
It has been 25 years since Hamilton captured the attention of the world with his Olympic Gold medal performance in Sarajevo. Since then Hamilton has shared his love and enthusiasm for ice skating as a commentator, performer and best-selling author. He further inspires others as a speaker, philanthropist and father to sons Aidan (5) and Maxx (1). Most recently, Hamilton released his inspirational book "The Great Eight" and was part of "The Celebrity Apprentice," on NBC. Since being "fired" from Trump, Hamilton has been making the talk show rounds, including "Today," "Mike & Juliet" and ending with his "Oprah" appearance yesterday. Next week he will be in Los Angeles, commentating on the World Figure Skating Championships on Oxygen and NBC.
During his career, Hamilton's ice skating achievements included 5th place in the 1980 Olympics, World Champion (1981-1984), individual Gold at Skate America (1981), Male Athlete of the Year (1981), Olympic Spirit Award (1984), the Jacques Favart Award as the first solo male figure skater recipient (1988), induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame (1990) and privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame (1990). In 1997, Hamilton became the first figure skater ever to be inducted into the Madison Square Garden Walk of Fame.
Hamilton is the official spokesperson for Target House at St. Jude Children's Hospital, as well as his own Scott Hamilton C.A.R.E.S. Initiative (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship) at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Center in Cleveland, Ohio and its web site Chemocare.com (in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic and CARES).
Additionally he serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics.
Details of his return to the ice will be announced at a later time.
Go Scott Go!
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Scott-Hamilton-Announces-prnews-14678429.html
Press Release Source: Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton Announces Return to Ice Skating
Wednesday March 18, 2009, 12:39 pm EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Hamilton - the most recognized male figure skating star in the world - today announced his return to the rink, after having not performed on ice skates since being diagnosed with a benign pituitary brain tumor in 2004. At age 50, the survivor of testicular cancer and the brain tumor, is proving that a positive attitude towards life and the desire to overcome adversities are at the core of this life-long champion.
It has been 25 years since Hamilton captured the attention of the world with his Olympic Gold medal performance in Sarajevo. Since then Hamilton has shared his love and enthusiasm for ice skating as a commentator, performer and best-selling author. He further inspires others as a speaker, philanthropist and father to sons Aidan (5) and Maxx (1). Most recently, Hamilton released his inspirational book "The Great Eight" and was part of "The Celebrity Apprentice," on NBC. Since being "fired" from Trump, Hamilton has been making the talk show rounds, including "Today," "Mike & Juliet" and ending with his "Oprah" appearance yesterday. Next week he will be in Los Angeles, commentating on the World Figure Skating Championships on Oxygen and NBC.
During his career, Hamilton's ice skating achievements included 5th place in the 1980 Olympics, World Champion (1981-1984), individual Gold at Skate America (1981), Male Athlete of the Year (1981), Olympic Spirit Award (1984), the Jacques Favart Award as the first solo male figure skater recipient (1988), induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame (1990) and privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame (1990). In 1997, Hamilton became the first figure skater ever to be inducted into the Madison Square Garden Walk of Fame.
Hamilton is the official spokesperson for Target House at St. Jude Children's Hospital, as well as his own Scott Hamilton C.A.R.E.S. Initiative (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship) at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Center in Cleveland, Ohio and its web site Chemocare.com (in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic and CARES).
Additionally he serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics.
Details of his return to the ice will be announced at a later time.
Go Scott Go!