Personal: Born Rebecca Rose Lobo on October 6, 1973, in Hartford, Connecticut. Teamed up with New York Knicks All-Star Guard Allan Houston for 1998 Nestlé Crunch All-Star 2Ball at the 1998 NBA All-Star Weekend. Was named one of the 1998 USA Weekend’s Most Caring Athletes in recognition of the charitable work she has done. Co-wrote a daughter-mother autobiography called The Home Team, about the special relationship she has with her mother, RuthAnn, and about RuthAnn’s battle with breast cancer. Loves to write and hopes to put out another book someday. In October 2001, launched the RuthAnn and Rebecca Lobo Scholarship in Allied Health at the University of Connecticut. Scholarship encourages more diversity in the health care professions and will expand opportunities for young Hispanics and African Americans. Very active in numerous organizations that support breast cancer research and awareness also involved in the Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the Children’s Miracle Network and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Has a brother, Jason, and a sister, Rachel attended the dedication of “Rebecca Lobo Way” in Southwick, Massachusetts. Once went for a jog with President Bill Clinton during a visit to the White House played the saxophone in high school and was a member of the school band. Enjoys people with a sarcastic, witty sense of humor and believes in finding humor in everything. Favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption and her favorite book is Road Swing by Steve Rushin. She also married Rushin and has a daughter.
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