[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S2092]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       KICK FOR CANCER TOURNAMENT

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate the 
participants in the ``Kick for Cancer'' charity martial arts tournament 
which is held annually in Gilmanton, NH. Since its founding the 
tournament has raised more than $120,000 to benefit the Central New 
Hampshire Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice, helping this critical 
community resource serve 350 patients and their families each year. I 
am happy to report this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kick for 
Cancer Tournament, which draws participants to our great State from all 
around the country.
  The tournament was founded thanks to the hard work of Dr. Georganne 
Verigan, a long-time teacher and leader in the martial arts community. 
She founded the Kick for Cancer tournament to teach her students the 
importance of giving back to their communities, and also to demonstrate 
that giving can be fun and exciting. As evidenced by the popularity of 
the tournament, Dr. Verigan's lesson clearly resonates with young 
martial arts students.
  On behalf of the people of New Hampshire I would like to thank Dr. 
Verigan for her selfless work to improve the availability of home and 
hospice care, and her efforts to impart the value of community service 
onto a generation of young citizens. I look forward to hearing of the 
continued growth and success of the Kick for Cancer Tournament.

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