[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10812]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S RELAY FOR LIFE

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the American 
Cancer Society's Relay for Life that will occur on Saturday, April 25th 
at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe.
  The Relay for Life fundraiser is taking place all over the country, 
bringing over three million Americans together in the battle against 
cancer. This event not only raises money for cancer research, but it 
connects cancer survivors with those who have lost a loved one to the 
disease with those who want to show their support for the cause. This 
extensive network is an extremely valuable resource to those whose 
lives have been affected by cancer.
  One in every three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their 
lifetime. The American Cancer Society is the largest source of 
nonprofit cancer research funding in the United States, and thanks to 
their efforts, cancer survival rates have consistently increased over 
the last 15 years. Fundraisers like Relay for Life allow the ACS to 
continue to contribute to this significant and often life-changing 
research.
  I want to congratulate the Relay for Life on its 25th year as the 
American Cancer Society's signature fundraiser, and express my 
continued support for cancer research initiatives. I am proud that my 
home town of Tempe has the opportunity to host this event.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing the American Cancer 
Society's Relay for Life, and those participating in the fight against 
cancer.

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