The Conquer Childhood Cancer Act passed the House 2 weeks ago. We are thankful to Representative Deborah Pryce(OH) who authored the bill in memory of her daughter Caroline who died of Neuroblastoma nearly 10 years ago.
Now we need the Senators to support it so it can be voted on and passed. It should have already been there, but 3 Senators in particular have put a "hold" on the vote.
Those 3 Senators are:
1.) Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK)
2.)Senator Jon L. Kyl (R-AZ)
3.)Senator Michael B. Enzi (R-WY)
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Did you know....despite decades of significant research progress, cancer remains the number one cause of death by disease in children. Every school day, 46 children, or two classrooms of students, are diagnosed with cancer in this country,” said Stacy Pagos Haller, Executive Director, CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation. (www.curesearch.org)
“Each day that childhood cancer goes under-funded the road to discovering new treatments and cures becomes longer and more children die. The loss of even one more child is one too many. We hope that the passage of the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act will have a positive impact on children now and in future generations.”
Little progress has been made in the past 30 years in prolonging the lives of children diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. Treatment options are limited, and survival statistics beyond horrifying.
Caitlyn fought brave and valiant battle these past 13 months. She opened our eyes to the fact that she was one of many children fighting childhood cancer. The Conquer Childhood Cancer Act would ensure there is funding for research and advancement in treatment. No child should have to suffer from cancer. If a child has to get cancer there should be cure. We hope that the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act will make sure kids with cancer have a better chance.
