NEWSRAW, In Support Of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Welcomes Hoda & Kathie Lee, Joan Lunden
Oct. 8 2014, Published 5:56 p.m. ET
Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford and Joan Lunden, in support of Susan G. Komen National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, made a special cameo on Monday evening’s edition of RAW from Brooklyn.
Hoda did a “crazy dance” in the middle of the ring that put Shawn Michaels to shame, as WWE star Adam Rose and his Rosebuds danced along in the festive segment.
“It’s a bottle royal!” commentator Jerry Lawler bellowed, before the TODAY show wine aficionados fell backwards into the horde of Rosebuds.
After Lawler introduced a group of breast cancer survivors sitting ringside -- to a rousing ovation from the crowd -- Lunden, who is currently battling the disease, emerged from behind the curtain and delivered a poignant, inspirational speech about her battle.
“This is one challenging journey … and is not something anyone be ashamed of,” the classy Lunden said, encouraging fans and viewers to provide support to loved ones, and stay aware of the diseases.
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“It is a tough fight and they are the true warrior http://radaronline.com/videos/every-mans-heart-one-day-beats-its-final-beat-pro-wrestling-legend-warrior-dead-at-54-days-after-prophetic-statement-in-triumphant-return-to-wwe/ club, so I ask you that you help Susan G. Komen so that they can help those of us that are fighting,” Lunden said.
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a cause close to their hearts since Kotb is a seven-year breast cancer survivor and Lunden was recently diagnosed with the disease. For the month of October, the WWE Superstars and Divas will wear co-branded Komen and WWE apparel for the “Courage Conquer Cure” campaign. WWE will donate 20% of the retail sales price of all co-branded merchandise sold on WWEShop.com and at WWE live events, as well as 5% of all other WWE merchandise sold on WWEShop.com to Komen. And, for the first time, fans will have the option of donating $1, $5 or $10 upon checkout from WWEShop.com with all proceeds benefiting Komen.
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