[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 28, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING THE ADELPHI NEW YORK STATEWIDE BREAST CANCER HOTLINE & 
                            SUPPORT PROGRAM

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2007

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the 
Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program 
(``the Program''). The Program, established 27 years ago at the Adelphi 
University School of Social Work, was one of the first breast cancer 
programs in the country. This highly respected and valued program has 
developed important services that have been replicated throughout the 
U.S., and volunteers have been crucial to the services provided. On 
April 19, 2007, the Program volunteers who have given women a place to 
turn when faced with breast cancer will be recognized.
  The dedicated volunteers and staff of the Program offer crucial 
information and emotional support to people throughout New York who are 
coping with breast cancer. Almost all the 100 volunteers have had 
breast cancer. They know the fear and confusion that comes with the 
discovery of a breast lump or the diagnosis of breast cancer. Because 
they have ``been there,'' they immediately provide hope and much more 
to callers. These highly trained and well-supervised volunteers direct 
callers to the latest information, sending pamphlets and other 
resources when needed. They let them know what services are available 
in their communities. And they are a ``shoulder to lean on'' for 
callers. They are there to listen and to help and get people through 
difficult times.
  My office has used the program many times when constituents have come 
to me looking for help for themselves or their family members. I have 
been able to refer them to the Adelphi Program knowing that they will 
be handled with care and concern and given the best possible 
assistance. In the Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee, of 
which I am the Chairwoman, we have explored the need for volunteers and 
I understand how critical volunteerism is to this Nation. I thank the 
Program and its volunteers for their work.

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