Tigerlily Foundation Supports EARLY Act, Legislation That is Focused on Breast Cancer Education and Awareness in Young Women Under 40
Tigerlily Foundation supports Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) on behalf of the "Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009," (EARLY) Act, legislation that is focused on breast cancer education and awareness in young women under 40. The EARLY act would provide $9 million a year from 2010 to 2014.
Reston, VA, March 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Introducing the legislation at a press conference on March 23, 2009, Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz was joined by Rep. Melissa Bean (IL-8), Maimah Karmo, Executive Director of the Tigerlily Foundation, who spoke at the press conference, and Dr. Sandra Swain the medical director of the Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital Center. The introduction of the legislation followed the announcement this past weekend by Rep. Wasserman Schultz that she successfully battled breast cancer last year after finding a lump during a routine self-examination.
“Tigerlily Foundation is excited to be working in conjunction with Congresswoman Wasserman’s Office, helping to shape this legislation. We look forward to working with everyone involved in this initiative, including other breast cancer organizations, advocates and policymakers, to help shape, promote and execute this vital piece of legislation. As a young survivor, I have a clear perspective of how critical this legislation is and look forward to seeing how it will positively impact the lives of young women nationwide. When a young woman has breast cancer, it doesn’t end when treatment is over. Furthermore, younger women have very specific needs during and after breast cancer, including fertility issues, lifestyle, financial, health, dating, re-entry into the workforce, neuro-cognitive issues and more. This legislation will help to shine some light on and provide assistance to so many young women”, Maimah Karmo, Executive Director, Tigerlily Foundation.
According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is the leading cause of death in young women ages 15-54. More than 250,000 women age 40 and under in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lives, and more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed next year. Further, younger women often have more aggressive breast cancers and higher mortality rates.
Tigerlily Foundation’s mission is to educate, advocate for, empower and provide hands-on support to young women affected by breast cancer. Tigerlily Foundation’s programs provide chemotherapy buddy support, connection for survivors, funds for people in need of financial aid, beauty and pampering services to women undergoing treatment and breast cancer support to young women.
Contact: Maimah Karmo, President/Founder, Tigerlily Foundation, 11654 Plaza America Drive, #725, Reston, VA 20190, info@tigerlilyfoundation.org, 1-888-580-6253.
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“Tigerlily Foundation is excited to be working in conjunction with Congresswoman Wasserman’s Office, helping to shape this legislation. We look forward to working with everyone involved in this initiative, including other breast cancer organizations, advocates and policymakers, to help shape, promote and execute this vital piece of legislation. As a young survivor, I have a clear perspective of how critical this legislation is and look forward to seeing how it will positively impact the lives of young women nationwide. When a young woman has breast cancer, it doesn’t end when treatment is over. Furthermore, younger women have very specific needs during and after breast cancer, including fertility issues, lifestyle, financial, health, dating, re-entry into the workforce, neuro-cognitive issues and more. This legislation will help to shine some light on and provide assistance to so many young women”, Maimah Karmo, Executive Director, Tigerlily Foundation.
According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is the leading cause of death in young women ages 15-54. More than 250,000 women age 40 and under in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lives, and more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed next year. Further, younger women often have more aggressive breast cancers and higher mortality rates.
Tigerlily Foundation’s mission is to educate, advocate for, empower and provide hands-on support to young women affected by breast cancer. Tigerlily Foundation’s programs provide chemotherapy buddy support, connection for survivors, funds for people in need of financial aid, beauty and pampering services to women undergoing treatment and breast cancer support to young women.
Contact: Maimah Karmo, President/Founder, Tigerlily Foundation, 11654 Plaza America Drive, #725, Reston, VA 20190, info@tigerlilyfoundation.org, 1-888-580-6253.
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