Childhood Cancer Research Federal Funding Update

Momentum is building in response to the visits on Capitol Hill by CureSearch State Advocate Team Leaders in January 2007. When these advocates stormed the congressional halls, they asked members of Congress to support $7 million in federal appropriations for fiscal year 2008 to support childhood cancer research.  In addition, they asked Congressional members to support and co-sponsor the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act. What has happened since the 45 Team Leaders made 250 visits with congressional and staff members?

• 63 congressional members/staff gave firm commitments to submit appropriations requests
• 81 congressional members/staff agreed to co-sponsor the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act when it is re introduced in the coming weeks
• More than 2,700 letters have been sent to Members of Congress from patients and families across the country urging their support of the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act

We expect many Members of Congress to add their names as co-sponsors of this bipartisan legislation.

The Conquer Childhood Cancer Act will be reintroduced by Senators Norm Coleman (MN), Jack Reed (RI), Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (OH) and Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD) in the coming weeks. This legislation would provide $20 million annually over five years to fund research and information services to families affected by childhood cancer. 

How You Can Help?

Send a letter to your members of Congress today! Take this opportunity to let your members of Congress know how critical the need is to invest in a cure for childhood cancer.

It only takes minutes to send a letter to your congressional members. Your personal story of childhood cancer clearly demonstrates to your elected officials how important funding for childhood cancer research is.

Thank you for taking action today to help us reach the day when every child with cancer can be guaranteed a cure.
 
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