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S.Res. 85: A resolution designating April 2013 as “National CDH Awareness MONTH"
On March 20, 2013 Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), along with Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced
S.Res. 85: A resolution designating April 2013 as “National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month” in the United States Senate.
On the same day, it was passed.
Yes, you read that correctly! :) The United State Senate has designated April 2013 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month! It also calls for more research of CDH.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/sres85
A full press release and text of the Resolution will be posted shortly.
Now, our job is not finished here. We still have work to do and are still rallying the troops to get through the U.S. House as well. Our push is not just for awareness but for research!
This new development has turned our Washington DC Parade around and we are scrambling to schedule meetings with members and their Representatives in the House.
This has also turned all of our Parades of Cherubs across the country into celebrations as well!
We are still collected Proclamations from states and cities as ways to raise even more awareness locally so keep those coming!
This is very exciting time for the entire CDH Community and CHERUBS is honored to work with Senator Sessions, Senator Cardin and all of the incredible people who have supported this effort, signed the petitions, written letters, posted on social media and worked diligently to raise awareness and researching funding for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
The war against CDH is far from over, but today we celebrate a very big victory in a very large battle. Well done, everyone!
For more information on how you can help obtain proclamations, contact your Representative or participate in a parade or other event on April 19th please visit http://www.cdhawarenessday.org
