[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4006]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                        COMMENDING CABRINA GOMEZ

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the achievements 
of an outstanding young woman, Cabrina Gomez, and for her work with the 
Arthritis Foundation and Walk for A Cure.
  As a young woman, Cabrina was always active in cheerleading and 
dance, however, late in the summer of 2003, she began to experience 
severe pain in her legs, arms, and hand muscles. In January 2004, 
doctors diagnosed Cabrina with chronic inflammatory demylating 
polyneuropathy (CIDP). This nerve disorder enlarges the spinal column, 
which prevents brain signals from controlling muscles. Cabrina stopped 
cheerleading and dance classes due to the onset of CIDP. About 1 in 
300,000 children are diagnosed with this disease.
  Cabrina fights this disease through several treatments including 
steroids and plasma phorenthis. However, these treatments do not have 
long-term results. Throughout her treatments, Cabrina continues to have 
a positive attitude, and she uses this disease to raise money for the 
Arthritis Foundation and Walk for A Cure.
  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to recognize and honor 
Cabrina Gomez in front of my colleagues on the floor of the House of 
Representatives today.

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