Dec. 31, 2008

WACO, Texas - A memorial service for Shannan Barron, the mother of Baylor Lady Bear basketball player Morghan Medlock, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 3:00 p.m. at Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Ms. Barron passed away on Friday, Dec. 19 at Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 30 in Pasadena, Calif.

Due to the tragic circumstances of Ms. Barron's death, a fund has been established at Baylor to assist Medlock and her 12-year-old half-brother, Nizhan.

Those fans wishing to donate funds to assist Morghan and her family should make checks payable to Baylor University. Please also indicate in the memo section that the donation is to the "Medlock Fund."

Per NCAA regulations, nothing may be given directly to Morghan or her family, all assistance must be provided through Baylor and the donations are not tax deductible under IRS regulations.

Checks may be sent to:
Baylor University Athletics Department
Attn. Medlock Fund
1500 South University Parks Drive
Waco, TX 76706