Sunday, November 9, 2008 - After the historic presidential election five days ago, my friend Kathy from Austin sent me a link to a bunch of wonderful news photographs of the next President of the United States.
I noticed right away that one of my favorite photos seems to show Barack Obama wearing one of Mady's "Cancer Sucks" bracelets!
Okay... it's not one of Mady's, but Barack's grandmother (Madelyn Dunham) died of cancer during the final week of his campaign, so I'm pretty sure he shares the "Cancer Sucks" sentiment.
Although pediatric cancer research is not specifically mentioned in Obama's platform, cancer research is prominently part of his plan. In 2006, he signed the American Cancer Society's Congressional Cancer Promise (and McCain did not, btw), which contains a commitment to federal cancer research funding. I believe that his policies are much more likely to mean increased funding for children's cancer research.
Although pediatric cancer research is not specifically mentioned in Obama's platform, cancer research is prominently part of his plan. In 2006, he signed the American Cancer Society's Congressional Cancer Promise (and McCain did not, btw), which contains a commitment to federal cancer research funding. I believe that his policies are much more likely to mean increased funding for children's cancer research.
Both Mady and Julia, who typically are not very interested in politics, were enthusiastic Barack Obama supporters during this long campaign season. It's terrific that our nation's youth, even ones too young to vote, were energized into political action... I think this bodes well for the future of the United States!
Kathy also sent another great link, from which you can view day-after-the-election headlines from newspapers all over the world. Enjoy!
Kathy also sent another great link, from which you can view day-after-the-election headlines from newspapers all over the world. Enjoy!
Go-bama! Let's beat pediatric cancer!
-tk
7 comments:
The news that Obama plans to lift the ban on embryonic stem cell rearch also just makes me weep with joy and actually feel like we have HOPE!!
It is a bright new day for our kids. Emily and Maria both escorted me to the voting booth, it was, after all, more important to their future than mine.
lou and the crew
You can tell him your story and ensure childhood cancer gets the attention it deserves by going to
http://change.gov/page/s/yourstory
AJs Dad
People Against Childhood Cancer
Join us..........and please sign and distribute the Petition to Raise Awareness of Childhood Cancer
Your blog is very good. I also have a son with leukemia. It is useful to learn about the side effects that we haven't had to deal with (so far).
I will have to figure out the RSS feed thing. Great illustrations!
My daughter says the puppy was a great idea. We have a cockapoo too.
Shelley
My faith in the American public is greatly restored! I am hopeful that progress will be made in fighting / eliminating pediatric cancer along with other important areas that will allow us leave our children the world a little better than we found it.
We love you very, very much!!!!J,T,F
I wonder where we can also get that CANCER SUCKS! wristband. We don't have that in the Philippines.
Our 4-year old daughter (our only child) has ALL, too. She is now on here 2nd week of Delayed Intensification. Her ANC is dropping and I just don't know why. From 750 down to 70 :=(
George
PHILIPPINES
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