[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 76 (Thursday, June 16, 1994)]
[Senate]
[Page S]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          COMMEMORATION OF THE 1994 NATIONAL RACE FOR THE CURE

  Mr. MACK. Mr. President, I am pleased to participate this morning as 
the Senate commemorates the fifth anniversary of the National Race for 
the Cure.
  Five years ago, the race was simply an idea in the minds a small 
group of people who wanted to make a difference in the lives of 
American women. Since then, it has grown into one of the most 
successful and prestigious charitable events in Washington.
  Now the race has branched out to communities around America, and more 
than 46 additional races will take place this year. This means more 
research dollars and more mammograms for low-income women.
  I would like to commend the Susan G. Komen Foundation for their 
decision to involve other breast cancer organizations in this year's 
race as both participants and financial benefactors. Those of us 
involved in this effort must never lose sight of the fact that we are 
working on a common goal--to eradicate breast cancer. We will be most 
successful by working together to achieve this goal.
  It is also important to note that more corporate and association 
sponsors will participate this year than ever before. Two Florida 
organizations have been most helpful with the fifth anniversary race. 
First, the T-shirts which the more than 15,000 race participants will 
wear were donated by Sporting Goods Manufacturers, Association. Second, 
the winners of the male, female wheelchair, and survivor division 
winners are all going to Disney World. We thank all of the corporate 
sponsors for their contributions.
  Again, I congratulate the organizers of the Fifth Anniversary 
National Race for the Cure. This is always an important event in my 
office, and my staff and I are looking forward to being a part of the 
race on Saturday.

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