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Published on: 7/8/2008
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Elvia Barboa, Chief Executive Officer of PADRES Contra El Cancer (PADRES) issues a statement dispelling rumors their National Spokesperson Fernando Del Rincon lied about his cancer treatment
LOS ANGELES, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to media reports suggesting that Univision's Fernando Del Rincon's cancer diagnosis was fabricated in order to draw media attention to himself, PADRES CEO, Elvia Barboa, M.A., found it imperative to issue the following statement to dispel such potentially libelous remarks:
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According to Ms. Barboa, "PADRES supported Fernando with the same care, compassion and patient navigation provided to any family who has a child with cancer.
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Ms. Barboa disclosed that Fernando's choice to make public his diagnosis on May 31, 2008 at the PADRES' 5K Charity Run/Walk in Los Angeles stemmed from three reasons: 1) to encourage others to have annual health exams to prevent any serious disease; 2) to instill strength and hope in families to fight tenaciously for their children undergoing cancer treatment; and 3) to announce he would author a book reflecting on his emotional experience and struggles during his cancer process.
"If media outlets print inaccurate and misleading information about Fernando Del Rincon's cancer diagnosis, then such may indirectly discredit PADRES Contra El Cancer and its 23 years of advocacy on behalf of the pediatric cancer community.PADRES has been fortunate to work with many families and celebrities.Likewise, we are aware that often times the truth can unfortunately be distorted.PADRES remains honored and privileged to have Fernando Del Rincon serve as our spokesperson," concluded Ms. Barboa.