HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - Paint El Paseo Pink DayWhereas, Desert Cancer Foundation was founded in 1994 to provide
financial assistance to Coachella Valley and surrounding area residents facing
cancer; and
Whereas, Desert Cancer Foundation is the only local nonprofit organization
providing financial assistance for people with cancer who otherwise would not have
access to medical care. Desert Cancer Foundation pays diagnostic and screening
costs for low income local residents with breast -health issues; and
Whereas, Desert Cancer Foundation has hosted the annual Paint El Paseo
Pink Walk for five years to raise money for breast cancer screening and diagnostic
services and is hosting the sixth annual Walk on October 13, 2012, celebrating
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and
Whereas, Desert Cancer Foundation has forged strategic partnerships with
physicians, medical centers, imaging centers, and other health care professionals
who, sharing our vision and mission, help to ensure that Coachella Valley residents
with a cancer diagnosis receive comprehensive medical care; and
Whereas, Desert Cancer Foundation's volunteer board of directors and
committees donate their time and resources to direct operations, evaluate patient
applications, and raise funds to continue this lifesaving mission; and
Whereas, Desert Cancer Foundation has, to date, funded cancer -related
medical services valued at more than $45.4 million for local residents.
Now, Therefore, 1, Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim Saturday, October 13, 2012, as
Paint El Paseo Pink Day
in the City of Palm Desert and encourage all citizens to support this event by walking
and raising funds to continue the vital work of Desert Cancer Foundation.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED DENIED
RECEIVED
MEETING DATE
AYES:
NOES:
A13SENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Original on File with City Clerk's 61'tice
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and have caused the Official Seal of the Cit� of Palm
Desert, California, to be affixed this 13 h day of
September, 2012.