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Rebecca Lobo
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WNBA role model Rebecca Lobo knows what it takes to excel on the court and beyond—Reading. Rebecca, an advocate of teen reading is ... a veteran volunteer of ALA’s annual Teen Read Week campaign. She believes teens that make reading a big part of their lives too can achieve any goal they imagine. The Giving Tree.
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Lobo, who suffered a season ending torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the first minute of the 1999 WNBA season, believes consumers should take responsibility for their own health care. "Through my own recent knee injuries I know specific health information can make a difference in how I make healthcare decisions," said Lobo who recently underwent two knee surgeries to repair the torn ACL. "I agreed to work with Body1 because of its ability to provide consumers with information not just on specific diseases or conditions, but ... on medical innovations used to provide the care."
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Rebecca and Daniel Boone receive a Spanish land grant of several thousands of acres in Missouri but find themselves destitute again. Their land grants were granted before the signing of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The United States government did not honor this grant. Rebecca Boone died and was buried on March 18, 1813 in Warren County, Missouri.
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According to Colton, the strongest portion of Lobo's holdings recently has been real estate, which makes up about 10% of her overall portfolio. Those assets, primarily real estate investment trusts (REITs), are up slightly for the year, while her investments in U.S. and international equities are down 17.5% and 24.1%, respectively, for the year, according to Colton.
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Rebecca is very active in charitable work, most notably the Children's Miracle Network. She has ... served as the spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day, which raises money for breast cancer research. In addition, she been involved with Gilda's Club - a free, nonprofit psychosocial support community for persons with cancer, their families and friends.
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Honorees this year include legendary actor Martin Sheen, WNBA star Rebecca Lobo, El Paso classical conductor/educator Abraham Chavez, renowned singer Celia Cruz, former U.S. Surgeon General Antonia Coello Novello, M.D. and contemporary author Luis Rodriguez. Acclaimed actor Hector Elizondo of "Chicago Hope" and Giselle Fernandez, co-host of "Access Hollywood," will host the event.
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