Congressional Club

TODAY’s Al Roker, Congressman Jamie Raskin, and congressional spouses Patricia Garamendi and Martha McKenzie Hill honored by Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Program

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Venerdì, Settembre 15, 2023

Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® held its 30th Annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards luncheon on Thursday, September 14 on Capitol Hill.

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  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® held its 30th Annual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards luncheon on Thursday, September 14 on Capitol Hill.
  • 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 Jennifer Griffin served as the master of ceremonies.
  • Patricia Garamendi (married to Congressman John Garamendi, California)
    Patricia Garamendi is a longtime member and leader of the Congressional Families Program Advisory Committee.

First Lady Jill Biden celebrates Prevent Cancer Foundation’s bipartisan Congressional Families Program working to advance cancer prevention and early detection

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Venerdì, Aprile 21, 2023

Washington, D.C., April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of the Biden Administration’s Cancer Moonshot , First Lady Jill Biden joined the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® reception on Wednesday, April 19 in showcasing bipartisan support for cancer prevention and early detection.

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  • Washington, D.C., April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of the Biden Administration’s Cancer Moonshot , First Lady Jill Biden joined the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program® reception on Wednesday, April 19 in showcasing bipartisan support for cancer prevention and early detection.
  • First Lady Jill Biden was joined by Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) and a panel of congressional spouses who spoke of their participation in the Congressional Families Program and their work to raise awareness in their home states and districts.
  • It's a human one and it takes all of us to stop it,” said First Lady Jill Biden in her remarks during the program.
  • “We applaud the Biden Cancer Moonshot for its bipartisan work, using the most visible platform in the nation to prioritize prevention.