Political Quotes

“On June 15, in Washington, there will be a race to raise money to find a cure for a disease that will take the lives of an estimated 44,560 women this year. Appropriately titled Race for the Cure, it stresses the importance of finding a cure for breast cancer, a disease that will claim one in nine women. This race is one of people who care coming together for a cause in which they believe. However, this race is much more than that. It is symbolic of the race women are running against time. The Race for the Cure represents our efforts and concern in finding a cure for breast cancer and helping many women achieve a greater peace of mind. This terrible disease affects women everywhere. Here in the United States, breast cancer is second to lung cancer in cancer-related deaths among women. However, in spite of its prevalence, we still cling to the belief that it will not happen to us or those we are close to. Chances are that someone you know and love will be a victim of this tragic disease. Chances are that someone will be your wife, mother, daughter, or sister. As with most types of cancer, a primary cause has not been found. Young women are increasingly dealing with the fear of this potentially threatening disease. Older women, who are at a much higher risk, are often not aware of their vulnerability to breast cancer. Only 34 percent of women over the age of 50 receive regular mammograms.”