[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E124-E125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN AND KIDS CANCER CONNECTION

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 17, 2007

  Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection, 
located in the 30th Congressional District, which I represent.
  Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proclaimed the week of 
December 11, 2006, as ``Childhood Cancer Awareness Week'' in the city 
of Los Angeles. I am pleased to join Mayor Villaraigosa in thanking 
Steven Firestein, the founder of American Cancer Fund for Children and 
its sister organization, Kids Cancer Connection, for his wonderful work 
in assisting children with cancer.
  More than 12 years ago, Steven began the American Cancer Fund for 
Children to provide

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vital patient psychosocial services to children undergoing cancer 
treatment at the Skull Base Institute at the Cedars-Sinai Medical 
Office Towers in Los Angeles, Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA 
Medical Center in Los Angeles, and participating hospitals throughout 
the country.
  One of the wonderful services provided through American Cancer Fund 
for Children is the Magical Caps for Kids program. Hand-made caps and 
decorated baseball caps are given to children who want to protect their 
heads following the trauma of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. The 
American Cancer Fund for Children also sponsors Courageous Kid award 
ceremonies and hospital celebrations in recognition of children's 
bravery and determination in their struggle against cancer.
  As we know, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among 
children in the United States. This tragic disease is detected in 
nearly 11,000 of our Nation's children each year. Steven Firestein and 
the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection are 
providing critical services and comfort to young patients and their 
families. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Steven 
Firestein for his tremendous efforts.

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