[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 61 (Monday, May 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E894]
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      RACE FOR THE CURE IN SYRACUSE, NY, HELPS FIGHT BREAST CANCER

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 12, 1997

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be a cochair with my wife, De 
De, of an upcoming event in Syracuse which not only means something to 
survivors of breast cancer but promises great hope for us all--because 
statistics show that one out of eight American families will be touched 
by the disease. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for 
the Cure proposes to do something about that.
  We are going to defeat this disease if it takes us a lifetime. I am 
happy to join chapter president Mickey Spanfelner, organizers Barbara 
Schwartz and Kathy Lahey, and promoters like Big Mike Fiss and Y94 FM 
radio, as we plan, publicize, and experience the race.
  Breast cancer means something personal to both De De and me. Her 
mother is a vivacious and really outstanding individual, a survivor of 
the disease. My mother did not survive her bout with breast cancer. But 
the memory of her courageous fight against all adversity pushes me to 
join the battle against breast cancer.
  That's why we want to invite everyone to join us in celebrating the 
survivors, and remembering the loved ones we've lost while we support 
the people who are working so hard to wipe out the disease.
  This family event will be held May 17 at Shoppingtown Mall in DeWitt 
and is open to all. Registration is at 7 a.m. on race day. Live 
entertainment will begin at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., the 1-mile walk will 
begin and at 10:30 a.m. the 5k walk/run will take place.

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