National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation

WHEREAS,               In 1995, JoNell Moffett-Prince was diagnosed with breast cancer and after 8 years as a survivor she received the devastating news in 2003 that she had breast cancer again; and

WHEREAS,               During her courageous battles, her co-worker, Gwen Sanders, who she now refers to as her “earth angel” organized a support group to ensure that JoNell would not embark on her journey alone; and

WHEREAS,               Gwen Sanders made sure JoNell received cards, calls and emails and she sent out a weekly status report to her family and friends; and

WHEREAS,               Today, JoNell is a 15-year and 8-year breast cancer survivor; and

WHEREAS,               Both Gwen and JoNell are featured on Gatorade bottles sold nationwide at Kroger and Kroger Affiliated stores in support of October Breast Cancer Awareness month; and

WHEREAS,               National Breast Cancer Awareness Month educates women about the importance of early detection for breast cancer; and

WHEREAS,               Death rates from breast cancer have been declining, and this change is believed to be the result of earlier detection and improved treatment; and

WHEREAS,               Mammography—an  “x-ray” of the breast—is recognized as the single most effective method of detecting breast changes that may be cancer long before physical symptoms can be seen or felt.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, do hereby proclaim October 2010 as:

“NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH”

In and throughout the City of Frisco and encourage all citizens to support this very worthwhile cause to help find a cure for breast cancer.