Childhood Cancer Act 2007 - HELP

Just posted on ACOR by another parent. You can help; pass it on...

http://www.curesearch.org/support_curesearch/raise_awareness/ See this page for information regarding ways to help raise awareness about childhood cancer and direct links to contact your congressman and senator.

I just called all the Representatives from our neighbor state of SC. I was distressed that most offices, even their healthcare aides, acted like they had never heard of the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act. We need to change that.

It is so easy. Go to www.house.gov to get a list of your representatives by your zipcode (top left of page). It allows you to click on each member to get their webpage which will contain their contact information.

Call their Washington office. Ask if the Congressman plans to co-sponsor the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2007. I told them in a few sentences why it is important, e.g.

"It is vital that Congressman X support the Act because cancer is the number 1 disease killer of children. Current budget cuts have resulted in clinical trials being closed for our children. As the parent of a 4 year-old with stage IV cancer, I strongly urge Congressman X to co-sponsor the Act."

I wrote the following to my rep:

Dear Mr. Bilbray,
I am interested in knowing if you plan to co-sponsor the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2007.
I am a parent of a child with a stage IV recurred cancer that currently has no cure. We believe there is a cure out there - it simply hasn't been tried. Current budget cuts have resulted in clinical trials being closed to our children. We need your help.
As a cancer parent, I strongly urge you to co-sponsor this Act. Thank you.