[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 11 (Thursday, February 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
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                RECOGNIZING THE Y107/ST. JUDE'S TELETHON

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, this Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 
14th, radio station Y107 and the Woodbridge Center in New Jersey will 
be hosting the first annual Y107/St. Jude Radiothon.
  The radiothon which will run for a total of forty two and a half 
hours over the next two days, seeks to raise money for St. Jude 
Children's Research Hospital for the fight against cancer and other 
catastrophic diseases.
  Thirty-six years ago an entertainer by the name of Danny Thomas 
founded the only hospital devoted to solely fighting the plague of 
cancer on the world's children. That hospital, the St. Jude Children's 
Research Hospital is still today the only hospital devoted to this 
cause, and is still fighting cancer with a rare, precious vigor and 
determination.
  Treating over 14,000 children and making scientific breakthroughs 
again and again, St. Jude's had helped to increase the overall survival 
rate for children stricken with cancer with 20 to 60 percent in its 36 
year time span.
  Today I would like to personally thank each and every person who has 
devoted their time, money, and hearts to St. Jude's children. I would 
also like to commend all of those who have made these incredible 
advancements in saving our children from cancer. One cannot praise the 
hospital staff and volunteers enough for their efforts throughout their 
years of service. Moreover, I must also extend my great appreciation to 
those who have donated to St. Jude's over the years. With costs of over 
$60,000 for only the first year of treatment, the children and St. 
Jude's count on our charity and generosity to fund their worthy cause 
and make treatment possible. Congratulations, best wishes and acclaim 
to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the children, staff, 
contributors and people of Central New Jersey that will help Y107 reach 
its goal this weekend.

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