Event in Washington promotes cancer cure
I am honored to represent the 12th Congressional District as an American Cancer Society Celebration ambassador at the Celebration on the Hill, Sept. 19 and 20 in Washington.
Imagine a relay consisting of 10,000 ambassadors from all over the country, including survivors, caregivers and volunteers; 4,500 HOPE banners and thousands of luminaria bags surrounding the reflecting pool at the steps of the Capitol — all this to make Congress aware that America is serious about eliminating cancer.
Our goal will be to meet with Congressman Watt and Sens. Burr and Dole, to ask for their support of legislative efforts to put the fight against cancer back on track. Referred to as the 2015 Congressional Cancer Promise, we are asking for their long-term commitment in the fight against cancer. Specifically, we will be asking Congress to fully fund the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and to increase funding for the National Cancer Institute.
I am a cancer survivor, and my father is battling this horrible disease as well. He inspires me to increase my efforts in the fight against cancer so my children and grandchildren will not have to be concerned with this deadly disease.
Holly M. Haynes
Winston-Salem
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