| April 1, 2010 The Fight Against Cancer Continues in B.C. VICTORIA –Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordie Hogg spoke in the B.C. Legislature today in support of Daffodil Month, highlighting cancer’s impact on B.C. families and the great work of the Canadian Cancer Society. “The statements on cancer in this House today, I think, indeed do reflect the impact it's had on all of our lives,” said Hogg. “Barry, John, Stan, Carole, Sindi, Wally, Penny and Chuck — names of our friends, friends from this House. Names that will be joined by over 20,000 more names this year — names from houses across British Columbia. All names of people who have or will deal with cancer. “Every three minutes another Canadian is called to the challenge of dealing with cancer, and one in three of us will be diagnosed with cancer during our lifetime.” Hogg spoke on the Canadian Cancer Society, British Columbia and Yukon’s commitment to fighting cancer. With 20,000 volunteers and over 24,000 event participants, the society has raised awareness, promoted prevention and funded research. “Survival rates have improved from 30 percent in the 1960s to over 60 percent today. With our support, with everyone's support, these rates will continue to improve,” said Hogg. “Our daffodil is our badge of commitment. We should wear it proudly. We want everyone, everyone on a cancer journey, to know that we support them — that we are here to support each other and to eradicate cancer. “April is Daffodil Month. April 9th is Daffodil Day, and B.C. is the first province to use these durable daffodils. Let us also be the first province to show that we care every single day.” For previous news releases and local news, visit Gordie’s website at www.gordonhoggmla.bc.ca -30- | |
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