[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1787]
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                       TRIBUTE TO KRISTEN ADELMAN

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 4, 2004

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
Kristen Adelman who was a member of the Tour of Hope bike ride across 
America. On Oct. 1, 2004, Kristen joined six-time Tour de France winner 
Lance Armstrong in a relay bike ride from Los Angeles, CA to 
Washington, D.C. to help inform the public about the importance of 
cancer clinical trials.
  Kristen is a cancer survivor who has survived three recurrences of an 
aggressive form of lymphoma. In remission for more than 18 months, 
Kristen was selected to join 20 other cyclists, including Lance 
Armstrong, in the eight-day, life-affirming journey across America. 
Other participants included cancer survivors, physicians, nurses, 
researchers and advocates who all share one mission--to find a cure for 
cancer.
  Kristen is from Elkridge, MD where she teaches algebra and physical 
education at the St. Augustine School. She was an active triathlete and 
marathon runner before her diagnoses of cancer. In fact, while going 
through treatment, she continued to run and ride her bike.
  To prepare for the Tour of Hope, Kristen went through a rigorous 16-
week training program. She undertook this ride because she wanted to 
draw attention to the importance of cancer research. Kristen 
understands that the only way to find a cure for cancer is through 
clinical trials, which will help identify safe and effective drugs.
  I hope my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives will join 
me in offering our gratitude and appreciation to Kristen for her 
generosity of spirit and fortitude. It is precisely this type of 
commitment that will allow us to conquer cancer.

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