Reach the Day – A Great Success!
Submitted by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer
On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, the childhood cancer community, including families, patients, and friends travelled from 34 states into the heart of DC to raise their voices for all children with cancer and for those who no longer have a voice. The group of 470 registrants met at Capitol Hill for the Ninth Annual CureSearch Reach the Day event. They came to the nation’s capitol to advocate for increased federal funding for childhood cancer research and to raise public awareness for childhood cancer.
Highlights of the event included
- 240 visits with elected officials to shine a spotlight on childhood cancer issues to congress.
- Congressman Joe Sestak (PA) launched the House Pediatric cancer caucus along with Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD) and Congressman Mike McCaul (TX).
- By the end of the day, more than 30 members of the House of Representatives joined this newly-formed caucus.
- House and Senate Resolutions were introduced to designate September 12th as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.
CureSearch would like to thank all involved for their important contributions to a pivotal day in achieving our ultimate goal – conquering childhood cancer.
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