[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING HOMETOWN HERO KANDI STEWART

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 22, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kandi Stewart, 
co-owner of Courage to Conquer Cancer (C2CC). C2CC is devoted to 
promoting research, advocating for patients, and ensuring cost-
efficient resources and systems that will enhance post-surgical 
management outcomes for dialysis, cardiac surgery, cancer, and other 
patients. Kandi is a HEBISD teacher and was diagnosed with breast 
cancer in the fall of 2014. After her diagnosis and treatment, she had 
the inclination to help other cancer patients surmount the financial 
and physical costs. C2CC's first initiative was the Breast Cancer 
Recovery Tee Shirt, which is designed with fashion, affordability, and 
functionality in mind. The nonprofit arm of C2CC works to donate free 
recovery kits to mastectomy patients facing financial hardship through 
post-surgical care. Kandi is undergoing cancer treatment for the second 
time after being in remission for years. I want to thank Kandi for 
being a beacon of selflessness and strength within our community.

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