Celebrity Testimonials
“Most importantly, if you’re honoring us, you’re honoring all those people whose lives have been touched by this beast, and who every day fight that battle. And with the help of these two slightly overweight red-headed freckle-faced Jewish boys, they’ll win the battle.”
-Denzel Washington
Academy Award Winning Actor
2010 H&CPF Lifetime Achievement Honoree
“Basically tonight is not just about raising money….I want what Jimmy (Valvano) wanted and what they (the Pumps) want. I want your mind and your soul. I want your heart. I want your effort, and I want to bring money too, but don’t just give money, be a part of this.”
-Mike Krzyzewski,
Head Coach Duke University
2005 H&CPF Lifetime Achievement Honoree
“I was so pleased to lend my support to Dana and David Pump and the Harold Pump Foundation in helping them raise funds to fight Cancer. What they are doing with the Foundation is quite unique and special.”
-Bob Knight
Basketball Hall of Fame
2004 H&CPF Lifetime Achievement Honoree
“When you help others, you create magic. Some people just talk about it, but David and Dana Pump, through the Harold Pump Foundation, do something about it. What is our life about, if not to help reduce the pain and suffering of others? This Foundation has raised over $1,300,000 in its 6 years of existence; I would say they have created a lot of magic in many cancer patients’ lives.”
-John Wooden
Basketball Hall of Fame
2000 H&CPF Lifetime Achievement Honoree
“One of the things I think most corporate executives try to do is to get associated with events that have some legs. This event is about having a good time, rubbing elbows with people from college and professional sports and supporting a very good cause.”
-Billy Packer
Past CBS Sports Commentator
“One thing corporate America understands is that link to the community where they can lend their support to a great cause.”
-Ronnie Lott
NFL Hall of Fame
“I think everybody knows what they’ve done with the Harold Pump Foundation. I’m familiar with how much they care and how concerned they are trying to find a cure for cancer. It’s a testimony to who they are ad what they stand for. They really are significant individuals. I’m proud to be here.”
-Pat Riley
Former Lakers Coach
President of the Miami Heat
“David and Dana Pump… when they call, people come running and this is a start-studded event!”
-Ozzie Smith
MLB Legend
“It feels great to be here! The Pump Brothers are doing an outstanding job. Any time you are able to touch somebody’s life and help their lives be better- you’ve got to really respect the Pump Brothers for what they are doing in honor of their father and also helping people with the money they are raising for cancer tonight. It really is outstanding.”
-Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Basketball Hall of Fame
“They’re so amazing and so commendable for the charity they’re doing for cancer. My mom is a cancer survivor. My dad has cancer now. So this is very dear to me. So I’m here to support”
-Sugar Ray Leonard
Welterweight & Middleweight Boxing Champion
