[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       NATIONAL RACE FOR THE CURE

 Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. President, I want to lend my voice today to 
the thousands of women and men who are supporting the search for a cure 
to breast cancer.
  Breast cancer is still the leading cause of mortality among American 
women between the ages of 35 and 54. In fact, odds are that one in 
every eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
  The encouraging news is that early detection is very effective in 
curbing this disease. At the same time we continue efforts to find a 
cure, we must be equally diligent in our efforts to educate women about 
the importance of regular clinical and self examinations for breast 
cancer.
  On June 7, Americans all over the country will again have the 
opportunity to show their concern by participating in the 1997 National 
Race for the Cure. The race is a series of 5k runs and a 1-mile walk 
sponsored by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Dallas.
  I urge all of my colleagues, their spouses and staff to support the 
Capitol Hill Race for the Cure on June 7, where more than 50,000 are 
expected to participate. This event will help raise money for breast 
cancer research and education and bring us all closer to the day when a 
cure is found. 

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