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Karim Sameh Azab recognized for courageous battle against cancer
Sep 24, 2018 | Men's Basketball
Tigers junior forward is given 'Dave Loos Award'
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The courageous battle against cancer being fought by University of Memphis forward Karim Sameh Azab has earned the junior men's basketball player recognition.
At the recent Tennessee Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Reception in Nashville, Azab was given the annual 'Coach Dave Loos MVP Award' named for former Austin Peay coach and former Memphis player and assistant coach Dave Loos. New Memphis coach Penny Hardaway accepted the award during the Sept. 20 ceremony.
Azab, who played in 15 games last season as a reserve, was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. The Loos Award "celebrates those who exude strength, perseverance and determination in the fight against cancer."
Loos displayed those characteristics during his personal fight against the disease and through his years of support of Coaches vs. Cancer.
The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a national collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
For those wanting to support Azab's battle against leukemia, an official and family-approved website has been created to aid in this effort. Tax-deductible donations can be made through this website and will be used specifically for the Azab family to assist with medical and necessary family expenses as permitted within NCAA rules. Please continue to respect the privacy of the Azab family.
Thank you for your understanding and generous support.
Karim Sameh Azab/Harrah's Hope Lodge video
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The courageous battle against cancer being fought by University of Memphis forward Karim Sameh Azab has earned the junior men's basketball player recognition.
At the recent Tennessee Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Reception in Nashville, Azab was given the annual 'Coach Dave Loos MVP Award' named for former Austin Peay coach and former Memphis player and assistant coach Dave Loos. New Memphis coach Penny Hardaway accepted the award during the Sept. 20 ceremony.
Azab, who played in 15 games last season as a reserve, was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. The Loos Award "celebrates those who exude strength, perseverance and determination in the fight against cancer."
Loos displayed those characteristics during his personal fight against the disease and through his years of support of Coaches vs. Cancer.
The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a national collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
For those wanting to support Azab's battle against leukemia, an official and family-approved website has been created to aid in this effort. Tax-deductible donations can be made through this website and will be used specifically for the Azab family to assist with medical and necessary family expenses as permitted within NCAA rules. Please continue to respect the privacy of the Azab family.
Thank you for your understanding and generous support.
Karim Sameh Azab/Harrah's Hope Lodge video
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