NBCC HONORS SENATORS AT CONGRESSIONAL BREAKFAST

6th Annual Capitol Hill Rally Follows Breakfast

(Washington, DC)  On Tuesday, May 5, 1998 the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) will honor Members of Congress whose support and leadership help the Coalition work toward its goal of eradicating breast cancer.

The Congressional Awards Breakfast follows NBCC's Advocacy Training Conference, May 24, where hundreds of breast cancer advocates from across the country gather to learn how to become better advocates through training in breast cancer science and public policy.  A variety of topics from clinical trials to alternative medicine are covered during the threeday conference.

Senators D'Amato (RNY), Leahy (DVT), Mack (RFL) and Stevens (RAK) will each receive an award for their work on key legislative proposals.  The award is given on behalf of NBCC's membership that represents thousands of breast cancer advocates and activists throughout the United States.

"These Senators have been steadfast in their support of NBCC and our mission," said Fran Visco, NBCC president. "While most of the initiatives we've been working on were not enacted, they are still high priorities for us and the continued efforts of Senators D'Amato, Leahy, Mack and Stevens will be essential to bring about important legislative changes."

Immediately following the breakfast, NBCC members will rally on Capitol Hill to voice their support for NBCC's legislative priorities.  More than 400 activists are scheduled to attend the rally and many will meet individually with their local Congressional representative afterward.

The National Breast Cancer Coalition is a grassroots organization whose purpose is to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy.  Since its inception in 1991, NBCC has grown to more than 450 member organizations and 58,000 individual members nationwide.