[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16757]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING RELAY FOR LIFE

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2007

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Relay For Life, 
held in Bridgeview, Illinois. The event, sponsored by the American 
Cancer Society, is considered the organization's signature activity. 
This year is especially significant as the June 22-23 event at the 
Bridgeview Park District marks the 15th anniversary of the first Relay 
For Life event in Illinois.
  Relay For Life is an overnight event designed to bring together those 
who have been touched by cancer in our communities. At the event, 
participants celebrate survivorship, remember those lost to cancer, and 
raise money to help the American Cancer Society. Proceeds fund its 
mission of helping those who have been touched by cancer, empowering 
individuals to fight back, and saving lives.
  Programs such as Road to Recovery, Look Good Feel Good, Support 
Recovery, and the American Cancer Society's Patient Navigation Services 
all benefit from the annual event. These programs and services assist 
patients with educational, technological, logistical, and emotional 
support, and further the search for a cure.
  Through the tireless participation of families, schools, companies, 
hospitals, and other community groups, Relay For Life has assisted 
those affected by cancer for well over a decade. Today, I am honored to 
recognize this important event, its participants, and its worthy 
mission. I am especially pleased to acknowledge and congratulate the 
supporters of Relay For Life in Bridgeview, Illinois. The work and 
dedication of these individuals ensure a brighter future for those 
affected by cancer and serve as an inspiration to all citizens.

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