MELISSA ETHERIDGE - ETHERIDGE BACKS CANCER CHARITY

ETHERIDGE BACKS CANCER CHARITY

MELISSA ETHERIDGE has been appointed to the board of directors of a new breast cancer initiative, four years after she was diagnosed with the disease.
The singer was told she had breast cancer in October 2004 and underwent chemotherapy and surgery in a bid to beat the illness.
She released charity track Just Stand Up in 2008 to raise funds for Stand up to Cancer - and is now widening her campaign against the disease.
The 48 year old is helping head up the Noreen Fraser Foundation, which raises money to develop new prevention methods and non-toxic therapies for women with breast cancer.
Etheridge says in a statement, "I have been searching for an organization to lend my name and insight with the same beliefs, outlook and treatment practices to combat women's cancers as I do. I look forward to helping NFF achieve their goals."
President & CEO of the company, Noreen Fraser, adds: "We are very excited to have such a passionate cancer advocate and humanitarian join our board. The Foundation will benefit greatly from Ms. Etheridge's insight and experience - we look forward to working together to help women everywhere."