[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4950]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



           RECOGNIZING BRADLEY FAY'S CRUSADE TO CURE DIABETES

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2000

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Mr. Bradley Fay, a nine 
year old hero, who inspires residents from my district through is 
tireless efforts in support of increased funding for diabetes research. 
Bradley, from Chatham, New York, was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes 
four and one half years ago. Since that time, Bradley has led a local 
crusade to educate citizens about the disease and raise additional 
funds to find a cure for diabetes.
  Bradley fights to live a normal life in his upstate New York home--as 
normal as possible around the daily ritual of finger prick blood sugar 
tests, five insulin shots, and a strictly regimented diet. He actively 
participates in soccer, swimming, track, and the Boy Scouts. He also 
sings and plays the drums and bass.
  Bradley recently visited my Washington, DC office in his role as 
Diabetes Ambassador for the American Diabetes Association. He won the 
trip by collecting 2,500 signatures on a petition in support of finding 
a cure for the disease. Bradley spent countless hours speaking to local 
citizens enroute to achieving his goal. I thank Bradley for educating 
the citizens of my district, as well as bringing his enthusiastic 
message to Capitol Hill.
  Bradley's determination and desire to cure diabetes is commendable. I 
join Bradley in advocating a $1 billion budget increase for diabetes 
research at the National Institutes of Health. Diabetes is a serious, 
debilitating, and deadly disease that must be cured.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the accomplishments of 
Bradley Fay and his Herculean efforts to increase funding for diabetes 
research. Also, please join me in advocating a budget increase to find 
a cure for this disease.

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