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Chuck Pagano to receive Spirit Award from Indiana Black Expo

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Chuck Pagano will receive an honor from the Indiana Black Expo, they announced Tuesday.

Pagano, the Indianapolis Colts’ head coach, will be honored with the Spirit Award at the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Corporate Luncheon in July.

According to the release, Pagano will be given the award for “his positive attitude and mental toughness on and off the field.”

Pagano had to take a leave of absence right after he was named head coach of the Colts in 2012. He was diagnosed with leukemia.

After his fight with cancer, he created CHUCKSTRONG, a foundation that has raised $2.5 million for cancer research.

Tickets to the luncheon are $60 each. A table is available for $600. For tickets, click here. Or you can call the IBE at (317) 925-2702.