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Proclamation Declaring September 1, 2015 as Alameda Fights Back Day to Promote Awareness of the Fight Against Cancer and the Alameda Relay for Life.
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WHEREAS, cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells which, if not controlled, can result in premature death; and
WHEREAS, cancer is predicted to strike one out of every three American women and one out of every two American men, with an estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed in 2015 and an estimated 590,000 cancer deaths in the US; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is the nation’s largest voluntary health organization and has funded research for cancer detection and treatment techniques, thereby dramatically increasing cancer survival rates and decreasing incidents of certain types of cancers; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is a recognized non-profit, community-based coalition of local resident volunteers dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem for the past 100 years, and
Whereas, Relay For Life financially benefits the American Cancer Society’s research and patient support programs, and educates local residents; and
WHEREAS, September 1st is the American Cancer Society’s statewide fundraising initiative, “Paint California Purple Day,” which invites local retailers to donate 10% of their proceeds of that day or a flat donation of $100, to the Alameda Relay for Life; and
WHEREAS, September 1st is the first day of the 2016 Relay for Life Fundraising Season with the Relay for Life in Alameda embarking on its 22nd annual fundraising event; and
WHEREAS, Relay for Life of Alameda is one of the oldest Bay Area American Cancer Society Relay for Life events, and has raised $1,558,000 over the last two decades to help in the fight against cancer; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Alameda is a community event that provides an opportunity to network with businesses, associates, family and friends, with the common goal of making a difference in the fight against cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Trish Herrera Spencer, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim September 1, 2015 as
Alameda Fights Back Day
in the City of Alameda to promote awareness of the fight against cancer, and urge all residents to recognize and participate in Relay for Life of Alameda, and to shop at local participating businesses.
Trish Herrera Spencer
Mayor