On August 12, 2000, Samantha Jane Scolamiero received the Tim Gullikson Spirit
Award in recognition of her service to the brain tumor community.Timmy's twin brother, Tom Gullikson, presented the award at the Tennis
Masters
Series Cincinnati tournament in Ohio.Tim
Gullikson, who won the 1983 Cincinnati doubles championship and coached
Pete Sampras, co-founded the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation to
assist those affected by brain tumors.Tim
lost his own battle with brain tumors May 3, 1996.
The
Spirit Award is given annually by the Gullikson foundation to a brain tumor
ommunity member who embraces the qualities that Tim demonstrated.“Samantha epitomizes
Timmy's positive attitude and fighting spirit," said Tom. "When
faced with a life-changing medical problem, instead of dwelling on her
fate, she used her determination to devote her life to providing a place
for people to find compassion, support and information.”
Samantha
volunteers countless hours to help
others. “It is my love and privilege to serve the brain tumor community,”
she said. "With Tim’s enduring
spirit and the generous assistance from
the Gullikson Foundation I will continue building communications among
brain tumor survivors, their loved ones and health care providers."
For more information about the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation, call
1-888-485-5457.
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