Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure Kickoff

April 17, 2006

Representative Storch joined Lt. Governor Peter Kinder and Senate Democratic leader Maida Coleman to kick-off the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Siteman Cancer Center.

To join Rachel and tens of thousands of Missourians in supporting the fight against breast cancer, join the Race for the Cure on June 10th, 2006 in downtown St. Louis.

Storch's Remarks

Thanks to the Siteman Center, we are closing in on diseases like breast cancer. We have made real progress in prevention, detection, and treatment.

Every day, we are closer to a time when breast cancer will no longer affect millions of Americans and their families.

I hope that the next generation won’t even know what chemotherapy is.

Each healthy day that we have is a gift, and it is vital that we take this gift and work together to support healthy communities.

Here at the Siteman Center, that is what each day is about. This is the only battleground that gives life, that renews life.

And that is what the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is about. Every step that is run on walked takes us one step closer to major breakthroughs and to a cure.

Last year, I was honored to participate in the Race with my mother and aunt. This year, I will be encouraging everyone I know to run or walk on June 10, and I hope you will, too!