Michael A. Doyle Named Chairman of Mommy's Light Lives On Fund

Michael A. Doyle Named Chairman of Mommy's Light Lives On Fund

Comcast Cable Eastern Division President to Oversee Expansion, Growth as Mommy's Light Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

EXTON, Pa., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Mommy's Light Lives On Fund(R) today announced that Michael A. Doyle has been named Chairman of its Board of Directors. Doyle is president of Comcast Cable's Eastern Division and founder of CN8, The Comcast Network. He has been an active member of the Mommy's Light Board of Directors since 2003, and has served as Chairman of the Mommy's Light Golf Classic, the organization's largest fundraiser, for the past two years.

Founded in 1997, Mommy's Light (http://www.mommyslight.org/) brings joy and comfort to children and teens whose mothers have died or are terminally ill by helping them keep alive traditions and simple pleasures they shared with their mothers. The organization, which includes more than 100 volunteers, distributes almost 40,000 bereavement education packages a year, and provides direct services for more than 100 children annually.

"Mike's commitment to the success of Mommy's Light and its mission has inspired and strengthened us all, and we are fortunate that we will be guided by his creativity, leadership and vision as we celebrate our 10th anniversary and continue national expansion for our next decade," said Laura Munts, Executive Director, Mommy's Light Lives On Fund.

Doyle began his career with Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA)(NASDAQ:CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com/) in 1983 and serves as president of its largest division, with more than 17,000 employees, 5.4 million video subscribers, 3 million High Speed Internet customers and a growing base of Comcast Digital Voice users. Doyle also founded and continues to lead CN8, The Comcast Network, Comcast's award-winning, 24-hour regional cable network now in its 11th year and honored with 346 Emmy Award nominations. Doyle was recently recognized by the National Cable Television Association with induction into its prestigious Cable Pioneers organization, a "who's who" of the most influential individuals who have helped shape the cable industry.

"I am proud to be a part of Mommy's Light and its unique, groundbreaking mission," said Michael Doyle, Chairman of the Board, Mommy's Light Lives On Fund. "There is no organization like it in our community or across the country, and I am confident that with our talented, passionate Board members, executives, volunteers and sponsors that we will further increase the scope and impact of Mommy's Light for thousands of additional families and children."

Recognized for his humanitarian contributions, Doyle has been acknowledged by the Valerie Fund, a non-profit organization that supports comprehensive treatment for children with cancer, as well as Contact, the crisis and suicide prevention hotline. He was honored with the Rotarian Vocational Service Award and the Paul Harris Award for offering free Internet access to schools and libraries, and he and his wife, Lynn, received the Distinguished Communications Award for Excellence in Journalism from the International Association of Business Communicators.

Doyle received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University and is a member of the Drew University Athletic Hall of Fame where, after 29 years, he continues to hold several career and single season pitching records. He and Lynn have two daughters and reside in Bucks County, PA and on Long Beach Island, NJ.

For more information or to become a volunteer, visit http://www.mommyslight.org/ or call 610-725-9790.

About Mommy's Light Lives On Fund

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Mommy's Light was founded by Mary Murphy three months before she died. A single mother, Mary talked with her 10- year-old son, Bryan, to prepare him for life without her. Together, they came up with the idea of Bryan continuing their tradition of making butter cookies each Christmas. They felt that repeating an activity they had enjoyed together for many years would comfort and support Bryan during his grieving process. With vision and courage, Mary realized that all children whose mothers had died could benefit from continuing the traditions and simple pleasures they once shared, and she incorporated Mommy's Light Lives On Fund in October 1997 to help facilitate the process for the children and their guardians. Today, Mommy's Light provides free resources nationally and directly serves children between the ages of 3 and 18 throughout the greater Philadelphia area. There are more than 626,000 maternally bereaved children in the United States, including 20,000 eligible children in the Delaware Valley.

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CONTACT: Ellen Langas Campbell, +1-610-458-1580, ellen@nousoma.com, or
Dede Crough, +1-610-458-1580, dede@nousoma.com, both of NouSoma
Communications, Inc. for Mommy's Light Lives On Fund

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http://www.mommyslight.org/
http://www.comcast.com/

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