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I-ology®, Inc. CEO Trish Bear Honored by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation As One of 'AZ's Finest'
Honorees Formally Recognized at July Event; Program Proceeds to Fund Research and Care Centers
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - March 23, 2004 - I-ology®, Inc., a leading Internet strategy firm, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Trish Bear, has been honored by the Arizona Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) as one of 'AZ's Finest'. Each year, the CFF honors and celebrates those across the state who demonstrate leadership qualities, participate in various volunteer endeavors, excel in the Arizona business community, and support the Valley's development.
This year, 20 individuals have been selected to represent 'AZ's Finest' as honorees. The honorees were selected by a review panel that consisted of Laraine Rodgers, President of The LR Group LLC, Tom Ambrose, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs of the Phoenix Suns, George Fleming, career coach at Momentum-Coaching, and Diana Sullivan, evening anchor at KPHO-TV, Channel 5.
All honorees will be officially recognized at a July 17th dinner event to take place at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas. The event will include a cocktail hour with special VIP accommodations, silent auction, sit-down dinner, an honoree roast emceed by Channel 15's Katie Raml, live entertainment and dancing. Proceeds from the 'AZ's Finest' program will be quickly translated into scientific advances. For every dollar raised, 89 cents will be used to fund cystic fibrosis research and the cystic fibrosis care centers at Phoenix Children's Hospital and the University Medical Center in Tucson.
"Honorees of the 'AZ's Finest' class of 2004 are among the most prominent, influential and successful businessmen and women across the state," said Jan Lee Sproat, Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Arizona Chapter. "We are excited to have Trish Bear as a member of this prestigious group of individuals. Through her social, charitable and professional activities in the community and her dedication to assisting organizations to better the lives of others, she exemplifies leadership and the true meaning of commitment and dedication."
"I am extremely touched to receive this honor from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation," said Trish Bear, I-ology President and CEO. "I have tremendous respect for the organization and the valuable services they provide on a daily basis to those in need. I remain committed to assisting them and similar entities in any way I can to improve the quality of life for those in our community."
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