``Ellen Cooperman Angel Award''

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Sarah Ferguson was honored by a cancer research
center's auxiliary for encouraging a positive lifestyle and healthy living.

The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary's ``Ellen Cooperman Angel Award'' was
presented to the Duchess of York on Friday.

``Every year the award is given to an outstanding woman who has made a significant contribution as a positive role model,'' said spokeswoman Laura Stegman.

The auxiliary raises money for the John Wayne Cancer Institute, a research and
treatment center. The award and a $100,000 fellowship for breast cancer research
were created in memory of Ellen Cooperman, an early auxiliary member. - 10/99