[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11656]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            LIVE LIKE BELLA FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Live 
Like Bella Foundation for Childhood Cancer, an organization based in my 
home district of Miami.
  Inspired by Bella Rodriguez-Torres, a young girl who courageously 
fought cancer six times until her death last year, this foundation 
supports the fight against pediatric cancer, while offering much-needed 
support for families.
  Cancer is the number one cause of death in children under the age of 
15. Live Like Bella is dedicated to raising funds for innovative cancer 
research at Miami Children's Hospital.
  During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the foundation will 
host its first annual Bella's Ball, where Miami will dress up in golden 
shimmer and shine in memory of Bella and in order to create awareness 
of childhood cancer.
  The event enjoys broad support from Miami celebrities, such as Jon 
Secada, and athletes like Eddy ``The Jet'' Alvarez, as well as from 
many local businesses.
  I encourage everyone in our south Florida community to attend this 
event on Saturday, September 13, which supports a wonderful cause in 
need of greater public attentiveness.

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