ال راکر امروز، جیمی راسکین نماینده کنگره و همسران کنگره پاتریشیا گارامندی و مارتا مک کنزی هیل توسط برنامه خانواده های کنگره بنیاد پیشگیری از سرطان تجلیل شدند.
1st row (L to R): Congressional Families Leadership honoree Patricia Garamendi (married to Congressman John Garamendi, Calif.), Distinguished Service in Journalism honoree Al Roker, Congressional Families Leadership honoree Martha Hill (married to Congressman French Hill, Ark.) 2nd row (L to R): Prevent Cancer Foundation CEO Jody Hoyos, Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program Executive Director Lisa McGovern
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ایالت واشنگتن - The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® held its 30هفتم Annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards luncheon on Thursday, September 14 on Capitol Hill. The group honored “TODAY’s” beloved ال راکر برای Distinguished Service in Journalism; accomplished congressional spouses Patricia Garamendi (married to Rep. John Garamendi of California) and Martha McKenzie Hill (married to Rep. French Hill of Arkansas) for Congressional Families Leadership; Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland was honored with a Special Recognition Award presented by former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, who publicly battled cancer shortly after his election in 2015.
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (right) presents the Special Recognition Award to Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.).
The Congressional Families Program’s signature event is widely attended by members of Congress and their spouses, as well as leaders in the cancer prevention community and Program supporters, to recognize the contributions of those using their platforms to educate the public about cancer prevention and early detection. The theme of this year’s event was “Early Detection = Better Outcomes,” in recognition of the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s rallying cry on the importance of routine cancer screenings to detect cancer early. Fox News Chief National Correspondent and Prevent Cancer Foundation board member جنیفر گریفین served as the master of ceremonies.
“For 30 years, the Congressional Families luncheon has gathered a bipartisan community of members of Congress and their spouses to renew our commitment to cancer prevention and early detection and honor outstanding individuals for their contributions to this work,” said Lisa McGovern, executive director of the Congressional Families Program. “Each year, it is very moving for our honorees to receive their awards from a colleague from the other party–as we saw with Congressman Raskin and Governor Hogan today. When it comes to cancer prevention, we must all be on the same team.”
More about the 2023 honorees:
Al Roker, Weather and Feature Anchor, “TODAY” and Co-Host, 3rd Hour of “TODAY”
Distinguished Service in Journalism جایزه
In November 2020, Al Roker revealed on “TODAY” that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The cancer was discovered after bloodwork taken during a routine physical showed his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were elevated, which can indicate cancer or other issues. By sharing his journey, Mr. Roker has brought attention to the increased risk of prostate cancer for Black men and the importance of early detection. Years before his diagnosis, in 2017 and 2019, he participated in public service announcements about the importance of prostate cancer checks.
Congressman Jamie Raskin (8th District, Maryland)
Special Recognition جایزه
Congressman Jamie Raskin is a legislative cancer champion and shares his personal experience to raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection. Prior to serving in Congress, he was diagnosed and successfully treated for stage III colon cancer. Since his election in 2017, Congressman Raskin has utilized his platform to educate the public. In 2022, Congressman Raskin was diagnosed with a serious but curable form of lymphoma. With characteristic humor and grace, he publicly shared about his diagnosis and treatment, which he concluded in April; his cancer is now in remission.
Patricia Garamendi (married to Congressman John Garamendi, California)
Congressional Families Leadership Award
Patricia Garamendi is a longtime member and leader of the Congressional Families Program Advisory Committee. As the current president of The Congressional Club (which in 1991 was the founding partner of the Congressional Families Program), Mrs. Garamendi has continued the club’s commitment to raising awareness about cancer prevention and early detection as a top service priority. The Garamendis attend Congressional Families educational events and share vital information and personal stories through social media posts, op-eds, newsletter articles and videos.
Martha McKenzie Hill (married to Congressman French Hill, Arkansas)
Congressional Families Leadership Award
Martha McKenzie Hill is a leader who raises awareness about cancer prevention and early detection both as a member of the Congressional Families Program Executive Council and as a powerful voice in her home state. She serves on the Advisory Board of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences—the state’s only academic medical center—which is seeking a National Cancer Institute designation. Mrs. Hill is a fierce advocate for providing access to cutting-edge care to all Arkansans, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities; her work raises awareness of the needs of these communities and how to effectively address them.
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درباره برنامه پیشگیری از سرطان خانواده های کنگره®
این برنامه پیشگیری از سرطان خانواده های کنگره® یک ابتکار غیر حزبی برای افزایش درک عمومی از پیشگیری و تشخیص زودهنگام سرطان است. از خانواده های اعضای سنا، مجلس، کابینه و دیوان عالی دعوت می شود تا در حوزه انتخابیه مربوطه خود - و در سراسر کشور - برای افزایش آگاهی و کاهش خطر ابتلا به این بیماری ها کار کنند.
هنگامی که برنامه خانواده های کنگره در سال 1991 به عنوان مشارکت بین بنیاد پیشگیری از سرطان و باشگاه کنگره راه اندازی شد، تلاش های اولیه بر روی سرطان سینه متمرکز شد. موفقیت پنج سال اول این برنامه منجر به گسترش دامنه آن شد تا سرطان های روده بزرگ، کبد، ریه، دهان، پروستات، پوست، بیضه و دهانه رحم و همچنین سرطان های مرتبط با HPV را شامل شود. این برنامه به شرکت کنندگان فرصت های ویدئویی، پست های رسانه های اجتماعی آماده برای استفاده، نکات گفتگو، نظرات، سخنرانی ها، منابع آموزشی برای رویدادها و مطالبی را برای به اشتراک گذاشتن در مناطق خود و فراتر از آن ارائه می دهد. با این ابزارها، برنامه خانواده های کنگره پیام پیشگیری و تشخیص زودهنگام سرطان را به جوامع سراسر ایالات متحده می برد. برای اطلاعات بیشتر لطفا مراجعه کنید به www.congressionalfamilies.org.
درباره بنیاد پیشگیری از سرطان®
بنیاد پیشگیری از سرطان® است تنها ایالات متحده-مستقر سازمان غیر انتفاعی صرفا اختصاصی به سرطان پیشگیری و زودهنگام تشخیص. از طریق تحقیق، آموزش، تماس با ما و وکالت, ما به افراد بی‌شماری کمک کرده‌ایم تا از تشخیص سرطان اجتناب کنند یا سرطان خود را به‌اندازه کافی زود تشخیص دهند تا با موفقیت درمان شوند. ما رانده می شویم چشم انداز جهانی که در آن سرطان قابل پیشگیری است، قابل تشخیص و قابل ضرب و شتم برای همه.
این بنیاد در حال افزایش است تا با چالش کاهش مرگ و میر ناشی از سرطان تا 40% تا سال 2035 مقابله کند. ما هستیم متعهد به سرمایه گذاری $20 میلیون برای فناوری های نوآورانه برای تشخیص زودهنگام و پیشرفت سرطان است چندغربالگری سرطان، $10 میلیون برای گسترش غربالگری سرطان و دسترسی به واکسیناسیون از نظر پزشکی جوامع محروم، و $10 میلیون برای آموزش مردم در مورد گزینه های غربالگری و واکسیناسیون.
برای اطلاعات بیشتر لطفا مراجعه کنید به www.preventcancer.org.