[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E531]
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                 RICHARD DAVID KAHN MELANOMA FOUNDATION

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                            HON. MARK FOLEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2002

  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my support for the 
Richard David Kahn Melanoma Foundation and to recognize May 6, 2002 as 
Melanoma Monday, Skin Cancer Awareness Day. This year alone, over one 
million Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer. Out 
of the one million diagnosed--10,000 of those will die--that equals one 
person every hour.
  This number is unconscionable given the fact that skin cancer is 100 
percent preventable and curable when detected early. Our most powerful 
tool against this disease is education. I commend the actions of the 
Palm Beach County-based Richard David Kahn Melanoma Foundation for its 
relentless efforts in educating the people of South Florida about the 
dangers of melanoma and the steps needed to prevent it. The Foundation 
reaches more than 10,000 local residents directly each year through the 
many school and community-based presentations and special events.
  I would encourage my constituents, and the American people at large, 
as we come close to the summer of 2002, that they avoid peak sunlight 
hours (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), when the Sun's rays are most intense. 
I would also recommend that anyone going outside use the appropriate 
sun block and minimize their exposure.
  Every year we spend billions of dollars on curing thousands of 
diseases. Melanoma can be cured by simple education and awareness. I am 
proud of the work that the Foundation has done and am proud to 
recognize May 6, 2002, Melanoma Monday, Skin Cancer Awareness Day.

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