HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - Desert Cancer Foundation DayWhereas, in 1994 the Desert Cancer Foundation was founded by
Indian Ridge Country Club residents Cory and Art Teichner and Dr.
Sebastian George, along with their neighbors and friends; and
Whereas, the Foundation has helped local residents through its
Suzanne Jackson Breast Cancer Fund and Patient Assistance Program
by funding needed treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation,
biopsies, screenings, and diagnostics; and
Whereas, to date, Desert Cancer Foundation has funded more
than $45.4 million in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment at a cost
of $6.4 million by forging strategic partnerships with physicians, medical
centers, imaging centers, and other health care professionals who
support the Foundation's mission and provide state-of-the-art medical
care at approximately one -seventh the usual rate; and
Whereas, Indian Ridge Country Club and its members have raised
nearly $4 million in the past 19 years with their annual Gala and Golf
Tournament.
Now, Therefore, I, Jan C. Harnik, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim Monday, April 15, 2013, as
Desert Cancer Foundation
Day
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all citizens to recognize the
importance of the Foundation's mission and participate in its efforts.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED DENTED
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MEETING DATE
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VERIFIED BY.
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In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
have caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
California, to be affixed this 15th day of April, 2013.