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Erin Andrews to be presented the Pat Summerall Award

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University of Florida alumna Erin Andrews is set to be the first female recipient of the Pat Summerall Award.

The award, named after late legendary NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall, honors Andrew’s career accomplishments and the inspiration she brings to her community, viewers, and patient families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“It is a tremendous honor to be the first female recipient of the coveted Pat Summerall Award,” said Andrews. “Pat set the standard for all of us to follow in our business. To receive this award at this dinner that benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a charitable organization near and dear to my heart will make this evening that much more special.”

Andrews graduated from the University of Florida College of Journalism in 2000. Her first trip to St. Jude’s came in 2017, where she met St. Jude patient Zane. The two bonded over their love for the Florida Gators.

Andrews and Zane have remained in touch through the years. Zane was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia but is cancer-free today.

Since its inception more than 16 years ago, Legends for Charity has raised more than $8 million for St. Jude. Past honorees include James Brown, Greg Gumbel, Jim Nantz, Chris Berman, Cris Collinsworth, Al Michaels, Archie Manning, Michael Strahan, Joe Buck, John Madden, Rich Eisen, Tony Dungy, Bill Cowher, and Jim Kelly. The 2021 dinner raised $900,000 for St. Jude.

Events like Legends for Charity help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on helping their child live.

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