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| CureSearch is pleased to let you know that on May 22 the US Senate passed S. Res 563, the "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day Resolution". This Resolution was introduced by Senator Wayne Allard of CO and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of NY and passed by unanimous consent of the Senate. We are grateful to the two Senators for their recongition of the need to eliminate childhood cancer. Below is the announcement from Senator Allard's office.
Senate Passes Allard-Clinton
‘National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day' Resolution
Washington, D.C. - September 13, 2008 will now be recognized as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day" as a result of a Senate resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY).
"Never before in history has the dream of eliminating childhood cancer been so attainable, yet seemed so elusive," said Senator Allard. "We live in a nation where the effectiveness of treatments and technology offer hope to children who dream of a bright future. Each case of childhood cancer is a very personal tragedy that can strike any family with children, at anytime, anywhere. In setting aside September 13th to recognize this battle on cancer, we continue of our efforts to draw attention to the victims of childhood cancer and the great work of the families and organizations who continue the fight."
"We have made tremendous strides in the fight against childhood cancer, but far too many children still suffer and lose their lives to this illness. The more we know as a nation the better able we will be to prevent and treat the disease and help those who are battling and surviving pediatric cancers. National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day is an opportunity to reach out to all Americans with the facts about childhood cancer, and this day will be an important symbol of our commitment on all days to find a cure," said Senator Clinton.
Childhood cancer is the number one disease killer and the second overall leading cause of death of children in the United States. More than 10,000 children under the age of 15 in the United States are diagnosed with cancer annually. |
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| Let us first start off by thanking you for taking the time to
visit our site. As an organization we are solely focused on and dedicated to,
working with children and families that are undergoing cancer treatment. Cancer
is a devastating disease that affects the whole family when a child is
diagnosed. It is a disease that seems to come out of nowhere and strikes at
children of all ages and economic background. It strains a family financially
and emotionally. |
The professional staff at the children’s hospitals is dedicated to caring for
the child undergoing treatment. Candlelighters is an all-volunteer group
focused on filling in the gaps to meet the needs that the professional medical
staff and social workers are unable to. We are a support system and resource
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