Press Release Discussing “Connor’s Cure Charity Fund” With Stephanie McMahon and Triple H

June 24, 2014

Below is an official press release from WWE:

WWE® CHIEF BRAND OFFICER STEPHANIE McMAHON ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF "CONNOR'S CURE" CHARITY FUND IN

HONOR OF PITTSBURGH'S CONNOR MICHALEK

STEPHANIE McMAHON AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS THIS TUESDAY

AT 4 PM AT CONSOL ENERGY CENTER

B ROLL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT WWE SMACKDOWN THAT EVENING

WHAT: WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon and WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Creative and Live Events, Paul "Triple H" Levesque have announced the formation of "Connor's Cure," a charity that they have personally funded through Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation named in honor of Pittsburgh native Connor Michalek. Connor passed away earlier this year from Medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord. Donations to Connor's Cure will provide funds for pediatric brain and spinal cancer research, and medical care for children and their families.

Donations can be made by visiting: www.givetochildrens.org/CONNORSCURE

WHO: Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer, WWE

WHERE: Consol Energy Center

1001 Fifth Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA

WHEN: Tuesday, June 24

Media Check-In: 3:45 PM at Consol Energy Center Box Office

Interview Opportunities at 4 PM

BACKGROUND: Through the love of his family and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Connor persevered over his affliction. His fighting spirit made him a local celebrity in Pittsburgh, including getting Superstar treatment from both the Pittsburgh Pirates and WWE. Although Connor lost his battle to cancer, his message of light and love continue to thrive.

Video of Connor's WWE experience can be viewed here. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9RAhxhIHdpM>

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