SENATE MEMORIAL 31

50th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2012

INTRODUCED BY

Michael S. Sanchez

A MEMORIAL

RECOGNIZING THE DIFFERENCE MADE BY THE CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND OF NEW MEXICO AND DECLARING FEBRUARY 1, 2012 "CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND OF NEW MEXICO DAY" IN THE SENATE.

     WHEREAS, nearly one hundred children in New Mexico are diagnosed with cancer each year; and

     WHEREAS, the children's cancer fund of New Mexico was established in 1972 to help children with cancer and their families as they face the day-to-day struggle of living with and fighting cancer; and

     WHEREAS, most children in New Mexico must travel to Albuquerque for cancer treatments; and

     WHEREAS, the children's cancer fund of New Mexico focuses its efforts here in New Mexico, benefiting local children and families; and

     WHEREAS, the children's cancer fund of New Mexico maintains a direct presence at the university of New Mexico's pediatric oncology clinic, offering financial and emotional support to families; and

     WHEREAS, the organization supports New Mexico families by providing them with grocery and food vouchers and emergency expense assistance for transportation and living costs while their children receive cancer treatment; and

     WHEREAS, the children's cancer fund of New Mexico strives to fill the gap left by insurance coverage and other charitable organizations by granting special requests made by families; and

     WHEREAS, the children's cancer fund of New Mexico works to improve the environment for children while they are receiving treatment and provides playroom supplies, snacks and toys to make clinic visits and painful treatments and procedures more pleasant; and

     WHEREAS, the children's cancer fund of New Mexico provides end-of-life and funeral assistance to families in need; and

     WHEREAS, the children's cancer fund of New Mexico will assist over one thousand persons this year, extending a helping hand to all children being treated for cancer in New Mexico and their families; and

     WHEREAS, the children's cancer fund of New Mexico provides scholarship assistance to former childhood cancer patients to help them achieve their dreams;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the children's cancer fund of New Mexico be recognized for the difference it makes in the lives of families facing childhood cancer; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that February 1, 2012 be declared "Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico Day" in the senate; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the children's cancer fund of New Mexico.

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