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PHOENIX--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Five Cigna employees, along with other breast cancer survivors, will take part in a halftime performance with the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders as part of Cigna HealthCare of Arizona's co-presenting sponsorship of the Cardinalsa Breast Cancer Awareness Game on October 14, 2012 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. To recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a large pink ribbon will be unveiled on the field during the performance.
"We are honored to publicly recognize and celebrate these five employees, who represent so many more employees at Cigna and people in our community who have been touched by breast cancer"
aWe are honored to publicly recognize and celebrate these five employees, who represent so many more employees at Cigna and people in our community who have been touched by breast cancer,a said Stephanie Gorman, president and general manager of Cigna HealthCare of Arizona. aThrough our sponsorship, we are working with the Cardinals to help educate the community about breast health and the importance of preventive health screenings.a
Scottsdale resident Pamela Castro is one of the five Cigna employees honoring her own cancer journey by participating in the halftime show. aMy favorite quote is from Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton, aThe only disability in life is a bad attitude,aa said Castro. She is a breast cancer survivor of two years.
Other Cigna employees who are cancer survivors participating in the halftime show include:
- Estella Arce of Tolleson
- Krista Sullivan of Glendale
- Kim Valdez of Phoenix
- Joyce Wilkerson of Glendale
aOne of the most common cancers diagnosed and reported among women in the United States is breast cancer,a said Victoria Lee, M.D., a board certified general surgeon for Cigna Medical Group and member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. aSelf exams, annual physicals and mammograms are the key to early detection and the best chance of survival.a
Before the game, fans are invited to Cignaas booth on the Great Lawn to have their picture taken with Arizona Cardinals alumni Bill Lewis and Frank Sanders. Fans will receive educational information on breast health, giveaways and have a chance to win a signed Calais Campbell #93 jersey.
In addition to the Breast Cancer Awareness game, this is the third season Cigna has partnered with the Cardinals to donate money to benefit a local charity with the aKick for Kidsa program. For every field goal the Cardinals make during the season, Cigna makes a contribution to Cardinals Charities. This year, the program benefits the Phoenix Childrenas Hospital.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America and Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has approximately 71 million customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit [ www.cigna.com ].
About Cigna Medical Group
Cigna Medical Group is the group practice division of Cigna HealthCare of Arizona and one of the Valley's largest multi-specialty group practices with 23 health care centers and two convenience care clinics located throughout metropolitan Phoenix. Each health care center is equipped with several medical services under one roof, so additional diagnostic needs such as lab work, imaginga"even prescriptionsa"can be quickly obtained.