[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 55 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E398]
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                     RECOGNIZING CHERYL COLLELUORI

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 5, 2018

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Mrs. Cheryl Colleluori of 
Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Cheryl is the President of HEADstrong 
Foundation, which provides services and resources for cancer patients 
and their families nationwide.
  HEADstrong was founded by Cheryl's son, Nick, after he was diagnosed 
with a blood cancer. Nick realized that cancer patients and their 
families were struggling with a lack of resources. From his hospital 
bed, Nick started to raise money and awareness for cancer patients by 
empowering young athletes to support his mission. His final wish was 
for others to benefit from his life and efforts and Cheryl promised to 
see her son's mission through. Thanks to Cheryl's leadership and Nick's 
spirit, HEADstrong has helped nearly 15,000 patients and raised more 
than $11 million to support their fight against cancer.
  HEADstrong will continue to change countless lives for years to come 
with its message of kindness, support, and compassion. None of this 
would be possible without Cheryl's embodiment of her son's spirit. She 
is an exceptional choice for the Woman of Achievement Award, and I 
thank her for all her tremendous work.

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