Greg Hansbrough to Run in Fans on the Field

U.S. Paralympic athlete and brother of NBA player embodies NSCD mission

• Press Release
• Source: National Sports Center for the Disabled
• On 4:10 pm EDT, Tuesday September 1, 2009

DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) announced today that Greg Hansbrough, U.S. Paralympic soccer player, long distance runner and brother of Indiana Pacers player Tyler Hansbrough, is running in Fans on the Field, the center's sports-fan-friendly 5K and 10K walk/run. The fourth annual event will be held Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. at INVESCO Field at Mile High.

At the age of 7, Hansbrough was diagnosed with a life-threatening malignant brain tumor. After undergoing risky surgery to remove the tumor, doctors thought he might never walk again. But Hansbrough's relentless drive and infamous positive outlook pushed him to accomplish more than most thought possible.

Although the left side of his body is weaker, Hansbrough is now an accomplished athlete. He has completed multiple marathons and half-marathons, and is a member of the U.S. Paralympic soccer team.

"Greg is an amazing role model for NSCD athletes," says Craig Pollitt, President/CEO National Sports Center for the Disabled. "Not only has he persevered through a life-threatening illness, he has gone on to succeed as a top athlete. It is Greg's persistence and optimism that make him an ideal NSCD partner and Fans on the Field runner. We are thrilled to have him participate in the event."

For more information about Hansbrough and his participation in Fans on the Field, contact Rachel Hirt, NSCD Marketing Director at (303) 633-5802 or rhirt@nscd.org. The 5K and 10K courses are both fully accessible and travel through Coors Field, Pepsi Center and INVESCO Field at Mile High. For more information about Fans on the Field, visit www.FansOnTheField.com.

Additional Media Opportunity:

Hansbrough will also attend participant packet pick-up Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Media are invited to attend and interview Hansbrough. Along with Hansbrough's attendance, packet pick-up provides ideal pre-race interview and photo opportunities, as approximately 2,500 race participants and NSCD athletes are expected.

Registration Details:

To register for Fans on the Field, go to www.FansOnTheField.com. For those who wish to register by mail, a mail-in registration form can be downloaded online.

About the National Sports Center for the Disabled

Founded in 1970, the National Sports Center for the Disabled's (NSCD) mission is to positively impact the lives of people with any physical or mental challenge through quality adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports. The NSCD's impact on lives is direct, immediate and visible. Over 23,000 lessons were provided in 2008 alone. For more information about NSCD, go to www.nscd.org.

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    Media Contacts:
    Beth Hardy                    Rachel Hirt
    NSCD Committee Member         NSCD Marketing Director
    (828) 308-6119                (303) 633-5802
    bethjhardy@gmail.com          rhirt@nscd.org

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