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Article: Aetna Inc. and the Arthur Ashe Foundation to Honor Rachel Robinson at Gala; The President and Mrs. Clinton are Honorary Chairs
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- August 19, 1997
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arthur Ashe Foundation with Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) announced today that Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, will receive Aetna's "Voice of Conscience: Breaking Barriers Award" at the foundation's first fundraiser. The President and Mrs. Clinton have agreed to serve as Honorary Chairs for the event and Sidney Poitier will serve as the gala's Master of Ceremonies.
"I am proud that The Arthur Ashe Foundation's first fundraiser is providing an opportunity to pay tribute to Rachel Robinson, whose values and accomplishments carry on Arthur Ashe's vision," said Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Chair of the Foundation's Board of ...