Proclamation Declaring September 1, 2015 as Alameda Fights Back Day to Promote Awareness of the Fight Against Cancer and the Alameda Relay for Life.
All right. Our second proclamation of the evening is for Relay for Life. Just Nelson is here to receive this. I guess I'll now read the proclamation. 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 United States. 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 incidence of certain types of cancers. And. Whereas, the American Cancer Society is a recognized, nonprofit, 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, research and patient support programs and educates local residents. And. Whereas, September 1st is the American Cancer Society Statewide Fundraising Initiative Paint California Purple Day, which invites local retailers to donate 10% of their proceeds that day. Or if that donation of $100 to the Alameda Relay for Life and rare 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 Borough's 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 is 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, Treasurer Spencer, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim September 1st, 2015, as Alameda Fightback 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. Thank you. Come on up. There's a few here I know that are very active in Relay for Life. Introduce yourselves and then share a few words. And share a few words. Yes, I am Deanna Huey, and I think I know most of you. And. Your words. Thank you for recognizing us. We know that cancer has affected everyone in this room somehow, whether it be a loved. One or friend. And raising funds is a. First step to. Finding a cure. I'm Anne Marie. Farai. I'm the online chair and have been a member of the event leadership team for several years and for many years before that just been somebody who walks the track and amazed me. The first time I went there, I thought, you know, like, this is one of almeida's best kept secrets we have. I don't we have raised over a million and a half dollars, one and a half million dollars in the 20. This'll be our 22nd year. And just the more we can promote it and work for a world with less cancer is good. Thank you. Thank you. And I also want to thank the city of Alameda and city council members for supporting the American Cancer Society and its mission to fight back against cancer and find a cure so that nobody ever has to hear the words. You've got cancer again. For all of you that don't know, really, for life. It's an annual event. We do have a date. Your calendars. This as a 15. 16. Sorry. Next here and now. And now. Say it. Say it into the microphone. And the people watching on television can hear you. So description. Okay. I didn't realize I was on TV. Our date is June 25th, 2016. Please mark your calendars. Also, sign ups are officially online. If you're interested in creating a team and joining our event, please go to WW W Dot Relay for Life Dawgs Alameda, S.A.. Don't forget that California in there. And and and thanks again. And we hope to see you June 25th, 2016. Oh. Thank you. Next, oral communications, not agenda. We do have a speaker.